THE OPENING WEEKEND

The rising sun reflecting orange/red rays over the calm water of the lido. The queues formed outside the gates in the lido colourful gardens. Where the daffodils were blooming in abundance. The much anticipated opening morning of the Peterborough Lido had arrived.

The early start to the season was enjoyed by hundreds of swimmers who appreciated the unique special weekend entrance cost of 90p to celebrate the lidos 90 years. None were deterred by the blustery weather and the water temperature affected by the previous week unseasonable cold weather.

Val and friends from Toe In coaching and swimming community usually swim at Jesus Green Lido in Cambridge but made a trip to join us for the opening weekend.
Jenny Mosley joined us at the pool on the opening weekend to swim on behalf of her friend Jenna Rich in memory of Jenna’s dad Richard Baker who was not only a Friend of Peterborough Lido, but also a founding member of the Friends of Peterborough Lido Committee
Don Marriott is the same age as the pool and visited today with his neighbour sharing his memories of getting the bus from Ramsey to the pool 83 years ago.
Paul, Jackie and Ed from the Welland Tri Club enjoyed their morning at the pool on the opening day and look forward to swimming throughout the season.

The café was open from the time the first swimmers were in the water providing hot and cold drinks. This year showcasing a brand new food offering. Though the old burger and chips menu will still be available. Click the link below to see the Lido’s cafe opening hours and new food menu.

vivacity.org/things-to-do/lido-cafe/

It was great to see the many lane swimmers, families and the lido belles enjoying the first weekend of the season.  

Here’s to a great 90th anniversary season.

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