Jesmond Pool and Gym

🎉 **He's done it!** 🏃‍♂️

Board member **John Mills** has completed another incredible **100-mile ultramarathon**, running from **Edinburgh Castle** to **Glamis Castle**.

The stats say it all...
🏃‍♂️ **100 miles**
⏱️ **30 hours 24 minutes**

After crossing the finish line, John told us:

*"I loved every step. The scenery was awesome – and what a coastline!"*

An incredible achievement, and we're delighted to see John complete another leg of his Rat Race Castle to Castle trilogy. One final 100-mile challenge, from **Glamis Castle to Stirling Castle**, awaits next year.

Most importantly, John is taking on these challenges to raise funds for **Tiny Lives**, supporting families with babies receiving neonatal care.

If you'd like to support John and this wonderful cause, you can donate here:

👉 https://www.justgiving.com/page/john-mills-2026

Congratulations, John, and thank you for taking on another extraordinary challenge! 👏💙

🏊‍♀️ They’ve taken to the water again! 🌊

Our board member Belinda Whitworth and Chair of the Communications Group, Liz Winn, were back in the open water last weekend as they took on Take to the Water 4km Tweed Swim.

Starting at the A1 Bridges, they swam 4km down the River Tweed, finishing at Berwick RNLI Station after passing beneath Berwick’s three iconic bridges.

The event also raises funds for the Borders Water Rescue Team, making the challenge even more worthwhile.

We’re sure you’ll join us in congratulating Belinda and Liz on another fantastic achievement. Well done, both! 👏🏊‍♀️

🏃‍♂️ This weekend is John’s next ultramarathon challenge! 🏰

After completing the 100-mile run from Bamburgh Castle to Edinburgh Castle last year, board member John Mills is back for another incredible challenge in support of Tiny Lives.

This weekend, John will set off from Edinburgh Castle and run 100 miles to Glamis Castle as part of Rat Race’s Castle to Castle event.

We’re all behind John as he takes on another remarkable endurance challenge, and we’re sure you’ll join us in wishing him the very best of luck. 👏

If you’d like to support John and help him raise funds for Tiny Lives, you can donate here:

👉 https://www.justgiving.com/page/john-mills-2026

Good luck, John – enjoy every mile, and we’ll be cheering you on all the way! 💙

☀️ Our Summer Holiday Timetable starts tomorrow!

If you’re planning a visit this week, don’t forget to check the timetable before you head down.

📲 jesmondpool.online/jesmond-pool-timetable

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☀️ Summer Holiday Timetable Starts This Monday! ☀️

The school holidays are almost here, and our Summer Holiday Timetable begins this Monday.

Whether you’re planning a family swim, a few extra lengths or simply looking for a way to cool off, we’ve got plenty of opportunities to enjoy the pool throughout the summer.

As always, it’s worth checking the timetable before you visit for the latest session times.

📲 jesmondpool.online/jesmond-pool-timetable

We look forward to seeing you over the summer! 🏊‍♂️☀️

☀️ Summer Holiday Timetable Starts Monday 20th July ☀️

Making plans for the school holidays?

Our Summer Holiday Timetable will be in place throughout the six-week break, with plenty of opportunities to enjoy a swim over the holidays.

As always, it’s worth checking the timetable before you visit for the latest session times.

📲 jesmondpool.online/jesmond-pool-timetable

We look forward to seeing you over the summer! 🏊‍♂️☀️

Swimming Teacher Training – Children Needed to Help!

We are running a Swimming Teacher Training Course from Saturday 8th August to Tuesday 11th August, and we are looking for children to help our trainee teachers gain valuable teaching experience.

The cost is £10 per child for each 2-day block, with 60-minute lessons each day.

Session times:

Saturday & Sunday: 1:00pm – 3:00pm
Monday & Tuesday: 4:00pm – 6:00pm

You can book one 2-day block or both blocks.

Sessions will be available for:

Stage 1
Stage 2
Stage 3
Stage 4
Stage 5
Diving
Water Safety

If you would like to book a place, please use the online booking link below:

https://gymcatch.com/app/provider/10074

Places are limited and will be allocated on a first come, first served basis.

Many thanks,

Donna

Last Reminder – Summer Holiday 1:1 Swimming Lessons

Here are the remaining 1:1 lesson spaces available during the first two weeks of the summer holidays. All sessions are £14 each.

With Jamie

24th July: 10:00am, 10:30am, 11:00am
29th July: 3:30pm, 4:00pm

With Alex

22nd July: 11:00am, 11:30am
27th July: 5:00pm, 5:30pm
28th July: 4:00pm
29th July: 11:00am, 11:30am

These spaces will be allocated on a first come, first served basis, so please get in touch as soon as possible if you would like to book on the link below

https://gymcatch.com/app/provider/10074

Many thanks,

Donna

🏊 Become a Qualified Swimming Teacher – 8–11 August

Thinking about becoming a swimming teacher?

There’s still time to join our next STA Swimming Teacher Qualification, but places are now limited.

Over four days, you’ll gain the skills, knowledge and practical experience to become a fully qualified swimming teacher, learning how to plan and deliver safe, fun and progressive swimming lessons for swimmers of all ages and abilities.

📅 8th – 11th August
💷 £495

If you’ve been thinking about taking the next step, now’s the time to book.

For more information or to reserve your place, email:

📧 [email protected]