How can a phone screen help bring more swimmers, volunteers and supporters to a community lido? In this episode of Lido Lovers, Celia is joined by Brightlingsea Lido lifeguard and social media expert Ollie to explore how Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and podcasting can turn everyday poolside moments into powerful community stories. From the Human Fruit Machine’s 5 million TikTok views to behind-the-scenes volunteering, fundraising and heritage storytelling, discover what makes people stop, watch, share—and take action. Listen now and join the conversation!

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Take 20 minutes, feel inspired and maybe ... take the plunge.

The Lifeguard Olympics came to Brightlingsea Lido — and it was every bit as dramatic, competitive and chaotic as you’d hope. Join guest host Will as the Blues celebrate victory, the Reds plot their comeback, and both teams show why lifeguarding is about so much more than strong swimming. Listen now for teamwork, tactics, water confidence and plenty of laughs.

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This week we’re celebrating the people who give the lido its heartbeat: our swimmers. From early morning rituals and chilly starts to friendship, resilience and community spirit, we’re diving into why regular swimmers matter so much — not just to the pool, but to the whole life of the lido.

I’ll be joined by two of our early morning regulars Lisa and Karen to talk about what gets them through the gate before most of us have had our first cup of tea, what keeps them coming back, and what the lido means to them.

Expect cold water, warm hearts, familiar faces, and plenty of lido love.

Listen now and celebrate the swimmers who make the lido more than a pool.

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Take 20 minutes, feel inspired and maybe ... take the plunge.