Ellie Simmonds Reflects on Retirement Joy Ahead of Birmingham 2022 Games Wednesday, May 27, 2026 elliesimmonds paralympics commonwealthgames birmingham2022 glasgow2026 swimming retirement teamengland parasports kingsbatonrelay sport Ellie Simmonds, one of Great Britain’s most celebrated para swimmers, has reflected fondly on her retirement before the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games and expressed her enthusiasm for the upcoming Glasgow 2026 event. At … Read More
‘Do Not Stop’: Birmingham’s Oldest Swimming Baths Make a Splash with Major Restoration Wednesday, May 27, 2026 heritage swimming restoration birmingham community baths preservation edwardian campaign accessibility A powerful message of perseverance has emerged from Birmingham’s successful campaign to save Moseley Road Baths, the city’s oldest swimming baths. After years of dedicated effort, the future of this cherished heritage site … Read More
Stratford-upon-Avon Unveils Exciting New Soft Play Centre Loved by Parents Sunday, May 10, 2026 stratford softplay leisure children family warwickshire playcentre swimming activities parents Stratford-upon-Avon, renowned as the birthplace of William Shakespeare, has welcomed a vibrant new attraction for families—the Stratford Soft Play centre. Nestled inside the Stratford Leisure Centre, this lively two-tier soft … Read More
Outdoor Swimming Lake and Café Reopen for Summer 2026 Just 35 Minutes from Birmingham Thursday, April 16, 2026 swimming lake birmingham aztecadventure aquapark outdoor adventure café kayaking summer2026 A serene and scenic outdoor swimming spot is reopening for the summer season just 35 minutes from Birmingham. Aztec Adventure, located in Upton Warren near Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, is easily accessible off junction 5 of … Read More
Legal Agreement Finalized for New Midlands Pool Honouring Local Hero and Youngster Saturday, January 24, 2026 planning sportengland leisurecentre telford swimming fitness commemoration community development agreement sport Planning permission has been approved for a new leisure centre in Telford, following a legal agreement that resolved Sport England’s initial objections, according to official planning documents. The new facility, named the … Read More
‘I battled depression and alcohol abuse for years – one thing changed my life’ Sunday, November 23, 2025 depression alcohol bipolar suicide swimming recovery mentalhealth coldwater nihr menshealth Richard Williams, a Midlands man from Worcestershire, endured years of depression and alcohol abuse before discovering a simple yet transformative way to cope: outdoor cold-water swimming. After a difficult journey marked by … Read More