"While we should all be looking forward to returning to the water, many will still be frustrated. That’s something that fills us with sadness – and something we can’t let happen." Recap our #OpenOurPools coverage as we keep fighting for the sector 👉 bit.ly/SEOpenPools

Congratulations to our good friend Aussie superstar chloemccardel who has just completed her 32 solo crossing of the English Channel.. ( yes 32nd) simple outstanding today . Chloe time today an amazing 9hrs 44 . #star #channelqueen #channelswimmer #channelswimmingassociation

Swimathon is back‼️ From now until 31 October take on your own swimming challenge at a time and venue of your choosing 🏊 Enter now: bit.ly/MySwimathon2020 #Swimathon20 Swimathon

Well done! 🧜🏽‍♀️

🏊 "Ask yourself, is it safe for me to swim? Do your own risk assessment of the area you are choosing to swim." Qualified swimming coach Sarah Wiseman gives an insight into how to remain safe when swimming in the sea 🌊 ⬇️

💬 "If the nation does not make a noise about the financial predicament of our pools, so many will be lost forever." Lido Ladies Nicola Foster and Jessica Walker have told why they have signed up to join the fight to save pools. Full story ⬇️ #FightingForPools

One of our team Vicki Watson is also #BME and we agree that the more visible we are the more others will join us 👍🏽🧜🏽‍♀️

❄️ 6 Tips for Cold Water Swimming ❄️ After what was likely the last day of summer swimming on Tuesday, our editor Jonathan shares some tips for swimming outside as we enter into #autumn. outdoorswimmer.com/blogs/6-tips-f…

“Out of adversity often comes opportunity…” Swimmer, swimming parent, teacher, open water coach and Swim England educator Nicola Bainbridge explains why she thinks we’re in a positive position to help develop teachers and coaches in these unprecedented times ⬇️

🎟️ Tickets for the online Swim England Teaching and Education Conference now on sale! 🎟️ 🗣️ "Even though it will be very different... we’re delighted to be able to host the Teaching and Education Conference this November." Order your tickets early for a discounted price 👇

BREAKING: Nottingham now has the highest coronavirus infection rate in England. More to follow

Maria’s story is unique, and yet will resonate with the 1.4 million adults who feel swimming has significantly reduced their anxiety or depression 🏊 Watch her story and tell us why you #LoveSwimming 💬 #MentalHealthForAll #SaveLeisure

1.4 million adults feel swimming has significantly reduced their anxiety or depression 🏊 If your local pool is open, see the 🔗 to start your #LoveSwimming journey today ⤵️

As we continue #FightingForPools, join us and become part of the Swim England family! 💪 By signing up as a Supporter, Campaigner or Champion you can get involved with some exclusive competitions including Outdoor Swimmer and have some money can't buy experiences! More info ⤵️

If you're thinking about (or have already started) winter swimming this year, then get yourself a copy of the November issue of Outdoor Swimmer. The digital version is available now from Pocket Mags (pocketmags.com/outdoorswimmer…). The print version will be here next week.

Please sign & share an open letter to Boris Johnson urging him to let swimming pools stay open during lockdown #no2

Swim England chief executive @JMNSwimmer has welcomed a Winter Survival Package for sports which lost major spectator income due to Covid-19 restrictions – but stressed aquatic sports are also ‘fighting for survival’ and need to be supported #SaveOurSports #OpenOurPools

BBC Radio 4 Sunday @harrybakerpoet Swim England Scottish Swimming Swim Wales Swim Ireland In a survey we've just carried out at Outdoor Swimmer more than 70% said outdoor swimming was "essential" or "very important" to their mental health and their general sense of well-being.

💬 “I need Swim England to use its influence to open pools, to fight for pools facing closure and to get competitive opportunities off the ground again.…”  Masters swimmer Kath Tunnicliffe explains why she is backing Swim England and renewing her membership ⬇️

Let's help this petition reach 200,000 signatures 📝 It calls for pools, gyms, leisure centres and health clubs to open first as we come out of lockdown, and for the Government to recognise the importance of these facilities in empowering people to look after their health ⤵️