Lancashire Otters

🌊🏊‍♀️ Calling all water lovers in Lancashire! Don't miss out on the Swim, Dip, Paddle, Banter event hosted by Lancashire Otters Wellbeing Swims at Marles Wood! 🌳🌞

📅 When: Sat, 13th Jul 2024, at 14:30
📍 Where: Salesbury Hall Rd, Blackburn BB6 8AL, UK

Get ready for some riverside fun and relaxation amongst like-minded individuals! Whether you're a newbie or an experienced swimmer, all abilities are welcome. Come for a refreshing dip or just enjoy a leisurely walk by the river with a cuppa afterwards. ☕

Remember, safety first! Please bring your Summer river kit and be sure to read the guidelines in our Facebook group to get prepared. And don't forget your camera etiquette - ask for permission before snapping photos! 📸

Be part of our friendly Otter community and dive into this invigorating experience. Join us on this Otterly exciting adventure 🦦 - we can't wait to meet you! 🌟

For more details and to sign up for the meet, click here: https://events.more-human.co.uk/event/swim-dip-paddle-banter-or-just-come-for-the-walk-along-the-river-and-a-brew--with-lancashire-otters-2

Let's make a splash together! 💦🦦

Swim, Dip, Paddle, banter or just come for the walk along the river, and a brew! In-person Event - A time to chill out and relax amongst likeminded water lovers with Lancashire Otters Wellbeing Swims at Marles Wood.

***PRESS RELEASE***

Lancashire Otters: A Simple Pleasure That Can Boost Your Well-Being!

Are you looking for a fun and active way to fulfil your free time? Have you ever considered joining a swimming community? Then you need to check out Lancashire Otters, a group that enjoys spending time in the water, chatting, and bonding with Mother Nature.

Lancashire Otters is proud to offer a welcoming and inclusive environment for anyone who wants to explore their love of swimming. Whether you are a seasoned swimmer or a beginner, you'll find that this group is open to all levels of ability.

The best part of joining Lancashire Otters is that it's not just about swimming but also about making connections with like-minded people. Shaz, a proud member of this group, said, "I am really proud to be a part of something that brings the local community together."

Swimming in a group such as Lancashire Otters Wellbeing Swims is a great way to improve your physical and mental well-being. Not only is it an excellent cardiovascular workout, but it can also help to reduce stress and anxiety levels. In fact, studies have shown that swimming helps to release endorphins, which can boost your mood and help to regulate your sleep.

If you're looking to join Lancashire Otters, visit their group webpage at https://events.more-human.co.uk/group/1681813537289x817711669812655900. Here you'll find information on upcoming swim meets and how to get involved.

So come on, jump in, and take the plunge with Lancashire Otters!

For media inquiries or more information, please contact Shazz at Lancashire Otters Wellbeing Swims @ [email protected]

What's on at Lancashire Otters We are a friendly and welcoming community of likeminded folks who enjoy swimming, dipping, chatting, having a brew and generally “Ottering” around. We love being out in Mother Nature with our Otter clan. We find it improves our physical and mental wellbeing.

Attention all water lovers! 🔊🌊

Join us for an afternoon of fun dipping, paddling, and swimming in the heart of scenic Lancashire. 🏞️ Whether you're an experienced open water swimmer, a novice, or just looking to soak up some riverbank vibes, this is the informal meet for you.

We are the Lancashire Otters, a community of likeminded water enthusiasts who love nothing more than getting out in nature and enjoying some good conversation over a cuppa or a brew. 💦💬 You'll be in good company with us, whether you're looking to take to the water or just cheer on your fellow Otters.

Our upcoming wellness and wellbeing meets takes place on multiple dates throughout 2023, so there's plenty of opportunities to join us and make a splash. 💦 But spots fill up fast, so make sure to reserve your free place in advance: visit https://events.more-human.co.uk/event/1681927858372x965500094329651200 for registration information.

Don't forget to bring your basic river kit, (see the guides in our Facebook group Lancashire Otters Wellbeing Swims or the email that will be sent prior to the meet) and please be respectful of other attendees' privacy when taking photos. We can't wait to see you there! 🐾🦦

📍 Location: Salesbury Hall Rd, Blackburn BB6 8AL, UK
📅 Date and time: Sat, 13th May 2023, 14:30 / Sat, 17th Jun 2023, 14:30 / Sat, 12th Aug 2023, 14:30 / Sat, 9th Sep 2023, 14:30 / Sat, 14th Oct 2023, 14:30
👥 Meet hosts: Lancashire Otters Wellbeing Swims

Remember: we all swim at our own risk. Safety first, always. 🙌

Swim, Dip, Paddle, banter or just come for the walk along the riverbank, and a brew! In-person Event - FREE. A time to chill out and relax amongst likeminded water lovers with Lancashire Otters Wellbeing Swims at Marles Wood

10 REASONS TO MARRY A SWIMMER
By Ailish Dougherty (Swimming World Archive) 03 May 2023

While every swimmer certainly has their own individual personalities, there are a few characteristics unique to competitive swimmers that have the potential to make them great spouses.

Thus, here are a few reasons why it might be wonderful to spend the rest of your life with a swimmer…

1. They have great bodies.
Usually tall, lean (but not too lean), with strong shoulders and insanely defined six-packs, swimmers have some of the most attractive, fit physiques of all athletes. Swimmers are also very vigilant about their physical fitness, so they won’t let their toned figures disappear in retirement.

2. They’re confident.
Let alone having to parade their scantily-clad bodies around in front of hundreds of people at swim meets and even on television, swimmers must be mentally confident and self-assured in order to perform to the best of their ability. Great swimmers don’t let doubts and fears affect their performance, and in the same vein, they won’t let jealousy or mistrust get in the way of their relationships.

3. They have gratitude.
Swimmers have surely been humbled at some point by a setback that they have had to overcome, and it has only made them realize how lucky they are to be able to participate in the sport that they love. They give credit where credit is due– to their coaches, parents, and teammates who have helped them succeed. They will never take their spouse for granted.

4. They’re smart!
Swimming is one of the smartest sports out there. Swimmers consistently have high graduation rates and GPAs, and a recent survey of Division I programs showed that nearly 40 percent of all female and nearly one-third of male swimmers and divers pursue degrees in STEM fields. Hard work in the pool translates to hard work in the classroom, and hard work in the classroom often translates to success in the job field.

5. They aren’t quitters.
In order to succeed in swimming, an athlete must be goal-oriented and focused, and they mustn’t let hurdles and frustrations discourage them to the point of giving up. Swimmers have the ability to push past any adversity – be it an injury, a missed cut, a bad time, or personal setbacks – and keep pushing to succeed. Swimmers won’t give up on a relationship just because of a little spat. You can count on them to put in the time and effort to make compromises and work out a solution.

6. They’re committed to personal excellence.
I wouldn’t go as far as to call them perfectionists exactly, but swimmers certainly strive to be the best that they can be in each and every one of their endeavors.

7. They’re always up for a quiet night in.
Swimmers are certainly familiar with making sacrifices, such as missing a fun night out for a good night’s sleep. They know exactly when they need to do what’s best for themselves and spend a night at home curled up with a book or a great movie, and they will have no problem sharing it with a partner.

8. They can accept constructive criticism.
Years spent listening to coaches and parents nagging them about stroke technique conditions swimmers to have respect for authority and to be able to take suggestions and advice with gratitude and humility. They don’t offer excuses, they offer solutions. Swimmers are always open and willing to change and improve.

9. They’re hard-working.
Swimmers are the opposite of lazy. If they are able to wake up at 5 a.m. for a morning practice, they can make it through a dinner with their in-laws. Focused, dedicated, and disciplined, swimmers have the capacity to be fantastic husbands and wives, and even better parents.

10. They’re supportive.
Being a part of a swim team for years instills in swimmers a sense of community and pride in their team. They would do anything to support their fellow teammates, because they see them as family. Imagine how devoted and loyal they would be to their real family!

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