Events at the lake
Find out about upcoming events at the Lake.
Summer Swimming Season Starts
Wednesday 29th April 11am
The Lake opens for the summer swimming season. If you start swimming now the water will feel like a bath by the time July comes. Free refreshments will be served 2-2.30pm to celebrate the start of the season.
Sunday Morning Triathlon and Open Water Swimming Training Sessions Start
Sunday 10th May - Sunday 6th September from 9am
Length swimming for triathlon and Open Water Swimming Training. Please note: lake is not open for general swimming until 11am. Sunday Mornings 9.00am to 11am (from 10th May until 5th September)
Guided Tours Of The Lake
Saturday 16th May
Open to members, their guests, and the general public. An opportunity to learn more about the Lake, it’s history and nature, and see normally restricted areas of the Lake including the white lily beds at the north end of the Lake. Tours will start at 11am, 12noon and 1pm. The tours are free and open to members and to the general public.
Friday Early Morning Swimming Starts
Friday 22nd May 7am onwards
Have a swim before you go to work or just come early and stay on - sauna will be available. Breakfast will be served once a month on the last Friday of the month.
Guided Tours of the Lake
Wednesday 17th June
Open to members, their guests, and the general public. An opportunity to learn more about the Lake, it’s history and nature, and see normally restricted areas of the Lake including the white lily beds at the north end of the Lake. Tours will start at 11am, 12noon and 1pm. The tours are free and open to members and to the general public.
Midsummer Camping Night
Friday 19th June to Saturday 20th June 11am
An opportunity to camp overnight and to wake up at the Lake in the morning. LIMITED to 15 pitches (may include more than one tent in a ‘family’ group.)
Gala Weekend 10th - 12th July
Friday 10th July to Sunday 12th July
A weekend of events to help relive the Club's Centenary Celebrations of 2019 and create some new memories! Friday 10th July – Gala camping night & Silent disco Saturday 11th July - Gala night with music, byo wine and shared buffet Sunday 12th July – Swimming gala midday, slow swim & picnic in the afternoon – refreshments served.
July Camping Night (Gala Weekend)
Friday 10th July 7.30pm to Saturday 11th July 11am
An opportunity to camp overnight and to wake up at the Lake in the morning. LIMITED to 15 pitches (may include more than one tent in a ‘family’ group.)
Guided Tours of the Lake
Saturday 18th July
Open to members, their guests, and the general public. An opportunity to learn more about the Lake, it’s history and nature, and see normally restricted areas of the Lake including the white lily beds at the north end of the Lake. Tours will start at 11am, 12noon and 1pm. The tours are free and open to members and to the general public.
July Long Swim
Sunday 26th July 3pm to 5pm
Long swims begin at 3pm, 3.30pm, 4pm and 4.30pm. Swim or walk to the far end of the lake. 1933 style certificates for long lake swimmers. For safety reasons the diving boards will be closed. If you intend to do a long distance swim please start early.
Guided Tours of the Lake
Wednesday 12th August
Open to members, their guests, and the general public. An opportunity to learn more about the Lake, it’s history and nature, and see normally restricted areas of the Lake including the white lily beds at the north end of the Lake. Tours will start at 11am, 12noon and 1pm. The tours are free and open to members and to the general public.
August Camping Night
Friday 14th August 7.30pm to Saturday 15th August 11am
An opportunity to camp overnight and to wake up at the Lake in the morning. LIMITED to 15 pitches (may include more than one tent in a ‘family’ group.)
August Long Swim
Sunday 23rd August 3pm to 5pm
Last chance this year! Long swims begin at 3pm, 3.30pm, 4pm and 4.30pm. Swim or walk to the far end of the lake. 1933 style certificates for long lake swimmers. For safety reasons the diving boards will be closed. If you intend to do a long distance swim please start early.
Sunday Morning Triathlon and Open Water Swimming Training Sessions End
Sunday 6th September 9.00am to 11am
Last chance for triathlon and open water swimming training.
Guided Tours of the Lake
Saturday 12th September
Open to members, their guests, and the general public. An opportunity to learn more about the Lake, it’s history and nature, and see normally restricted areas of the Lake including the white lily beds at the north end of the Lake. Tours will start at 11am, 12noon and 1pm. The tours are free and open to members and to the general public.
End of season swim and celebration
Sunday 4th October
Come and say your goodbyes to the Lake for another summer season (or why not sign up for winter swimming). Prize draw for swimmers (winner of the prize draw must attend AGM 2020 to be eligible for prize) and refreshments provided between 1-3pm
Official Winter Swimming Starts
Saturday 10th October 11.00am
Saturday 10th October 2020 to Saturday 24th April 2020.
Annual General Meeting and Shared Supper
Tuesday 1st December 2020. 7.30pm - 10.00pm
Not just the formal business of the Club but a chance to put forward your own ideas about the Club, stand for the committee or just have a drink and a chat with other members after the formal business has finished.
New Years Day Gathering
Friday 1st January 2020 12.00 noon – 1.30pm
Get out of the house after the seasonal debauchery! Dream about the summer to come and, if you are a little crazy, take a quick dip in what is likely to be extremely cold water. Seniors members only can enjoy an icy swim or just come along for the mulled wine and mince pies.