BLUMar 29, 20212 minJean PhelpsWe recently learned of the death of Jean Phelps aged 89. For much of her life she lived in the Brixton/Dulwich area and as a schoolgirl...
BLUMar 29, 20212 minBetty Freddi (1928-2021) - an original Brockwell IcicleBetty Freddi who has died at the age of 93 was a legend. In a world where the word has come to be used all too freely, if anybody could...
BLUMar 20, 20213 minThe Naked Democracy of the Swimming Pool - actor and activist Jonathan BlakeI like to be in the pool early, it’s like a meditation - just me and the water. I have a new routine – first a cold shower to prepare my...
BLUOct 7, 20201 minBLU and Brockwell Lido Steering Committee AGMIt's that time of year when we have the BLU AGM and the BLSC AGM. The AGM meeting is on Sunday 18th October at 6pm. The meeting should...
BLUApr 26, 20203 minThe Naked Democracy of the Swimming Pool - Carole StaggCarole Stagg is a force of nature, a pocket dynamo swimming endless lengths in all weathers (particularly cold ones)
BLUApr 26, 20203 minThe Naked Democracy of the Swimming Pool - Francklin EvagleWith his big hair (sometimes protected in a bag) and incredible athleticism, Francklin Evagle is a striking figure at the Lido
BLUApr 24, 20201 minThe Birth of BLUIn 2001 three regular swimmers decided to set up a Friends of the Brockwell Lido group to discuss how it could be saved.
BLUJun 21, 20191 minCJ Faucher, 1959 – 2019On the 21st June 2019, CJ Faucher, BLU’s Chairperson, passed away. We lost a dear friend and vital member of our Lido community.