Better Stories: London Fields Lido

14/04/2025 45 min Temporada 1 Episodio 1

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The Better Stories Podcast. In association with Hoxton Radio and Better – a charitablesocial enterprise We are going to be exploring some of the gyms, leisure centres, fitness hubs and creative spaces across Hackney.In this episode we are heading to London Fields Lido whichfirst opened in 1932 and welcomes 350,000 visitors per year.The 50 metre outdoor heated lido is one of only a few inLondon and one of the finest on the map.The pool was used during the London 2012 Olympics and hostsregular gala’s, swimathons, fund raisers and community activities. In this episode we will meet some of the members and asktheir thoughts on the club, the community feel of the space and what they would recommend to a friend or family member who is thinking of coming.We also chat to the staff, local charities and artists whoall share the space and make it one of the most loved landmarks in our borough.Follow London Fields Lido on social media and stop in for aswim today using the Better App and better.org.uk