June 2012 - OSSOxon

Possible catch-up Thames swim on Saturday morning 30 June 2012
by NEIL RICHARDSON 26 Jun '12

26 Jun '12

I am planning to try to catch up the section from Culham Lock to Clifton Lock on Saturday morning before the planned swim from below Shillingford Bridge to Carmel College in the afternoon. Any takers? I suggest meeting at the Barley Mow car park at Clifton Hampden at 0945 ready to leave to walk up to Culham at 1000 hrs. Swim back to Clifton Lock, probably get back in there and swim on down to just downstream of the road bridge (saves walking back and shortens/simplifies the swim on to Days Lock next time if you also missed that. Hopefully time for a bit of lunch at the Barley Mow if desired before going to join the main group at Carmel College, provided there is still a good helping river flow. This is subject to river flows not being grossly excessive as there's a weir to avoid. As I am also planning to do both the weekend's scheduled swims I will be taking this one very easily with minimum effort! Please let me know by e-mail beforehand if you are intending to join me. Regards Neil Richardson

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Thames river conditions
by Sharon Curtis 24 Jun '12

24 Jun '12

A friend of mine, Joe Wass, has made a map of the river conditions in the Thames: http://riverconditions.afandian.com/ Thought many of you might be interested, as it's a bit easier to see what's happening in the Thames graphically, as compared to the Environment Agency's page. Feel free to forward the link to the OSSrats since they won't let me post to their list since I'm not a member. Sharon

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Big Jump Oxford, Sunday, July 8th
by Sefryn Penrose 24 Jun '12

24 Jun '12

It's that time of year again. The time when we think about our rivers, how they feed us and water us, give us buckets of pleasure and clean up our mess. The time of year when we celebrate the wonder of them by JUMPING IN! The Big Jump aims to reconcile people with their rivers. People across Europe, nay, the world, will be jumping in at the same time, 2pm, on Sunday, July 8th to show that rivers are for life, not just for effluent discharge and casual boating. There will be OSS Big Jumps across Britain. http://www.rivernet.org/bigjump/bigjump.htm OSS Oxford have *possibly the best river in the world* and therefore we return to Port Meadow for the third year in a row to jump, slide, flop, dive, walk into the Thames (known as Isis) in good company. If you are used to leaving your partner/family at home when you head off to the lake/river/pool, then this is the perfect time to introduce them to the wonderful world of water by bringing them along to watch or take part, gorge on barbecue, or just make their mind up depending on the weather. We will be jumping into an area of water that is not part of the main stream so has no strong flow and a beach for access, or a bridge for the brave. There will be a countdown and we will gather friends, relations, strangers, random passer-bys, cupcakes, sausages; and at 2pm, jump in. For those that fancy it, the Port Meadow stretch of river is perfect for any length of swim if you want a proper stretch after the jump. You will be in good company. In the event of bad weather, after swim munching may transfer to the pub, the Victoria Arms. So bring yourselves, your friends, food and drink for yourself or to share, and meet at the *Walton Well Road carpark* (see green arrow in link) on *Sunday July 8th, at 1.15 for a 2pm jump* at the bridge to Fiddler's Island (centre of map in link). All are welcome. http://goo.gl/maps/3ERo The carpark is no longer free. If you want a free carpark, at the other end of Port Meadow, off Godstow Road in Wolvercote I believe the carpark is free - a fair in both senses walk. Have a look at some of the lovely photos and films taken last year here: http://unforgettableswims.speedo.com/en/swims/150-mile-swim/ugc/the-big-jum… Let me know if you have any questions, Yours, Sef, Jeremy, Chris and all the big and little fish of OSS Oxon Please note that OSS Oxon exists to put swimmers in touch with other swimmers, not to organise swim events or in any way suggest that outdoor swimming is a safe activity or that you should go swimming. If you choose to swim you do so entirely at your own risk and on your own initiative, and any plans you make are your own responsibility.

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OSS Swim the Thames #28 and #29 - Shillingford to South Stoke via Carmel - 2:00pm Saturday 30 June 2012 / 9:30am Sunday 01 July
by Jeremy Wellingham 24 Jun '12

24 Jun '12

Greeting to all Post Solstice Pagans, For everyone who missed seeing the sun rise on the Solstice it is now the meteorological season of summer - really. Thanks to Adam, another double swim weekend, with a camp at our new favourite location, Carmel College, is scheduled for the weekend of Saturday 30th June - Sunday 01st July. And as compensation for the disappointing Solstice there will be an - almost - full moon to howl at. You're welcome to come to either or both swims and camp or not as you feel inclined. The camp site does not have any facilities, bar access to a loo, so please come prepared for a degree of self sufficiency. We will be barbecuing on Saturday night so bring food and drink for yourselves and/or to share. The camp site is on the river and we hope - weather permitting - to have an evening dip/midnight swim by the light of the moon. The camp site is also the Saturday egress and Sunday ingress point for the swims. *Please let me know if you intend to camp.* (You may want to arrive early to pitch tents before the swim and will need directions to the pitches.) (There is also a possibility for a Friday and/or Sunday camp for those that might want to do catch up swims.) *Saturday 30th June 2:00pm Carmel College* - *Shillingford to Carmel - 4.83km* (Approximately swim 39 and 40 in the /I ? the Thames/ book) We will meet at Carmel College on the hard standing (Where we rendezvoused for the last camp) at the point indicated by the green arrow (OS 461052,187668) at 2pm: http://goo.gl/maps/0NUl Please approach Carmel College along the road marked on Google maps as Constitution Hill. This is the turning off the A4074 Oxford to Reading road just before/after the B4009 turning to Goring. We will then shuttle up to the bus stop opposite the Benson Cafe and depart from there at 2:30pm for a 1km walk to the Shillingford entry point: http://goo.gl/maps/6H0B The exit point is at the camp site near the old boat House: http://goo.gl/maps/8Ek8 *Sunday 1st July 9:30am Carmel College* *- Carmel to South Stoke - 4.74km* (Approximately swim 41 and 42 in the /I ? the Thames/ book) Non campers meet at Carmel College on the hard standing (Where we rendezvoused for the last camp) at the point indicated by the green arrow (OS 461052,187668) at 9:30am (Same as Saturday): http://goo.gl/maps/0NUl Please approach Carmel College along the road marked on Google maps as Constitution Hill. This is the turning off the A4074 Oxford to Reading road just before/after the B4009 turning to Goring. You will be met and guided to the camp site where we will enter the water at 10am near the old Boat House: http://goo.gl/maps/8Ek8 Dry changing kit will be shuttled down to the exit point. We will swim down to South Stoke and get out at the the slipway: http://goo.gl/maps/cKDp Where we will repair to the Perch and Pike for lunch. http://www.perchandpike.co.uk *Note:* The later start on Saturday, after lunch, is to allow peeps to do a Saturday morning catch up swim and the early start on Sunday to allow peeps to do a Sunday afternoon catch up, if they would like to. Adam, Sef and Jeremy and the Perchies and Pikies of the Thames OSS swim responsibility statement: By attending you confirm that you are a member of the OSS and have read and accepted the OSS swim responsibility statement: http://www.outdoorswimmingsociety.com/index.php?p=swimming_tips&s=responsib… All swimmers swim at their own risk.

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Re: [OSS Oxon] Possible Swim on Sunday morning 24 June
by Hywel Davies 23 Jun '12

23 Jun '12

Hi Neil & Stanley, The Henley Classic has just been cancelled so I'm going to join you. I'll see you at the start at 10:00 on the Eaton side of the river. I'll check my email in the morning and I'm on 07890 857299 in case there's a problem but I'll see you there. Hywel. ________________________________ From: Hywel Davies <hywel_davies(a)yahoo.com> To: NEIL RICHARDSON <neilbkrichardson(a)btinternet.com> Sent: Thursday, 21 June 2012, 22:49 Subject: Re: [OSS Oxon] Possible Swim on Sunday morning 24 June Count me out. I'd like to catch this up at some point but I'm doing the Henley classic on Sunday morning. Have a good one. ________________________________ From: NEIL RICHARDSON <neilbkrichardson(a)btinternet.com> To: "OSSOxon(a)earth.li" <OSSOxon(a)earth.li> Sent: Thursday, 21 June 2012, 22:15 Subject: [OSS Oxon] Possible Swim on Sunday morning 24 June I am intending to try to do a catch-up swim between Bablock Hythe and Pinkhill Lock on Sunday morning, starting at Bablock Hythe at 10.00 hrs. I am intending to park on the east side at Bablock Hythe (at the end of the road down from Eaton - on the far side from the Ferryman pub) to facilitate walking back from Pinkhill Lock on the east (true right) bank of the river. Anyone wishing to join me will be most welcome but please bear in mind that I am a relatively slow swimmer. Regards Neil Richardson _______________________________________________ OSS Oxon mailing list OSSOxon(a)earth.li http://www.earth.li/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/ossoxon Please note that OSS Oxon exists to put swimmers in touch with other swimmers, not to organise swim events or in any way suggest that outdoor swimming is a safe activity or that you should go swimming. If you choose to swim you do so entirely at your own risk and on your own initiative, and any plans you make are your own responsibility.

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Firepit for camping
by Pamela 22 Jun '12

22 Jun '12

Anyone got a firepit that could be transported to our campsite on June 30th? Pam

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Possible Swim on Sunday morning 24 June
by NEIL RICHARDSON 22 Jun '12

22 Jun '12

I am intending to try to do a catch-up swim between Bablock Hythe and Pinkhill Lock on Sunday morning, starting at Bablock Hythe at 10.00 hrs. I am intending to park on the east side at Bablock Hythe (at the end of the road down from Eaton - on the far side from the Ferryman pub) to facilitate walking back from Pinkhill Lock on the east (true right) bank of the river. Anyone wishing to join me will be most welcome but please bear in mind that I am a relatively slow swimmer. Regards Neil Richardson

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Re: [OSS Oxon] OSSOxon Digest, Vol 25, Issue 12
by Kate Bradley 21 Jun '12

21 Jun '12

I would be up for that......... On 21 Jun 2012 12:00, <ossoxon-request(a)earth.li> wrote: > Send OSSOxon mailing list submissions to > ossoxon(a)earth.li > > To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit > http://www.earth.li/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/ossoxon > or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to > ossoxon-request(a)earth.li > > You can reach the person managing the list at > ossoxon-owner(a)earth.li > > When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific > than "Re: Contents of OSSOxon digest..." > > > Today's Topics: > > 1. Swim on Sunday? (Sharon Curtis) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Thu, 21 Jun 2012 01:09:11 +0100 > From: Sharon Curtis <sacurtis2(a)gmail.com> > To: OSS Oxon <OSSOxon(a)earth.li> > Subject: [OSS Oxon] Swim on Sunday? > Message-ID: > <CAEOH2aaWV5zCR2VTqo27-=gxSr13LuBZd8KRh60OjmAuHdJqeA(a)mail.gmail.com > > > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 > > I really need a fix. > Anyone up for a Thames swim on Sunday? > I was thinking of doing a catch-up from Radley to > Abingdon, late afternoon Sunday. > > Can provide bank support. > > Sharon > > > > ------------------------------ > > _______________________________________________ > OSSOxon mailing list > OSSOxon(a)earth.li > http://www.earth.li/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/ossoxon > > > End of OSSOxon Digest, Vol 25, Issue 12 > *************************************** >

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Swim on Sunday?
by Sharon Curtis 21 Jun '12

21 Jun '12

I really need a fix. Anyone up for a Thames swim on Sunday? I was thinking of doing a catch-up from Radley to Abingdon, late afternoon Sunday. Can provide bank support. Sharon

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Dorset weekend
by Pamela 18 Jun '12

18 Jun '12

I was supposed to be organising this at the end of June but chickened out. However, i still think that it is a great idea so long as there aren't too many of us. Late August over the bank holiday weekend or 1st/2nd September at full moon might be possibilities. Is anyone interested? Pam

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