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Re: [OSS Oxon] Finalised 'exploratory' swim on the River Thame - Sat 10th July
by Katie Smith 08 Jul '10

08 Jul '10

Hello James If it's a 10 start, I'll be there. Sadly, if it's 11 I can't make it. When the consensus has been reached, I'll confirm if I'm able to come. Cheers, Katie 07919 344 165 On 8 Jul 2010, at 12:24, James Lowe <james.lowe(a)datacore.com> wrote: Hello, Had no confirmations from anyone. Did I manage to put you all off!? James On 04/07/2010 10:22, James Lowe wrote: Hello, I went for a second look yesterday. I think we should aim for starting at Cuddesdon Mill: http://www.multimap.com/s/Mf9UyOf9 and finish near the pub in Chiselhampton http://www.multimap.com/s/Mf8cyBX9 We can meet at the Pub get changed and then one or more of us can drive you to the start point, leaving cars in the Pub car park for when you get back. The Pub starts serving at 12:00 so if we start at 10:00 we may get there too early if anyone wants a drink, so perhaps an 11:00 start might be more preferable to some? I'll leave that open - I can do any time but I think earliest at 10:00 gives people a chance to get to the start that want to come. I'll say it again, that this is more than likely not going to be a 'proper' swim, inasmuch as the start point (and finish points) are about a foot deep. Now there is an angling club that fish along its banks (according to the signs) but that is no guarantee of depth, I didn't do any swim yesterday and could only see the first and last 50 yards of the route at each end. Maybe it gets much deeper, but maybe not. I am expecting that large parts of this 'swim' are going to be in a 'couple of feet' of water (i.e. mainly floating or pulling yourself along the bottom) which may not appeal to some. I could be wrong, but I don't want to set any expectation. This is an 'exploratory' swim in the truest sense, so if the possibility of walking a lot in the water doesn't appeal or you are looking for a gentle breastroke (or head-down crawl) swim all the way, this is probably not for you. If you are looking for some adventure and a chance to 'trek' about in the river in the middle of the Oxfordshire Countryside then this is could be the swim you want. So bring footwear that has a reasonably tough sole - swim socks maybe ok, but they may get ripped if the river bed is particularly stoney-sharp - as I do expect to be dragging myself out of the water and walking along the river (there will be no real opportunities to get out on the bank as it is private land along most of the route). If this is the case you will be getting in and out of the water quite a lot, so depending on the weather you may want to bring a suit of some kind if you get cold easily - and again for protection against rubbing your body against a shallow riverbed. Finally I also expect that those landowners who own either side of the river probably don't get much boat traffic (let alone rubber-clad individuals) in 'their' river so we may also get shouted at, quizzed, maybe just ignored or we may not meet a soul. So be prepared for minor confrontation (it has happened to us in the past - usually just being polite and explaining the 'adventure' or the 'trying to swim as many rivers in Oxfordshire as we can' has help people at least understand what we are doing there even if they are still uncomfortable. We all know that the legalities of river swimming is a very grey area in England and while I am not intending to do any kind of trespass, people can be rather defensively aggressive if they think you are 'on their land' when you are just passing through on the river, so if this makes you uncomfortable, again, this might not be the swim for you. I don't expect trouble but you just never know. Oh, if I haven't put you off already (or maybe I have whetted your appetite even more?) I need to just re-iterate that you swim at your own risk. I (or anyone else) will take no responsibility for any bad things that may happen to you. Swimming in rivers is hazardous and we provide no safety guarantees. If you do elect to come along you are doing so based on just that you happen to be joining me for a swim nothing more. If you are in any doubt, don't get in the river. I will post a message here probably Friday just to confirm. If the weather is really (really) bad I may not go, but a little rain is not going to stop me. I can pick people up from (and drop back to Didcot or Culham stations if needed. if you have any other questions, don't hesitate to ask. James On 30 Jun 2010, at 00:46, davebowen47(a)tiscali.co.uk wrote: Am keen to come along, never done anything like this but confident. 18th is better for me. For future oxon events am able to provide a safety boat on the thames. Dave Sent from my BlackBerry® smartphone -----Original Message----- From: James Lowe <james.lowe(a)datacore.com> Sender: ossoxon-bounces(a)earth.li Date: Tue, 29 Jun 2010 21:50:04 To: <ossoxon(a)earth.li> Subject: Re: [OSS Oxon] Proposed 'exploratory' swim on the River Thame Hello, Ok let's try to nail this down in terms of dates. I'd like to do either 10th or the 18th July and then if no one can make it 24th. Sooner than later (11th is Big Jump day and 17th is another swim for me). Morning start (say 10am) after another recon this weekend I'll firm up where we start and finish. Probably start here I know Carl doesn't like it ;) but can we reply-all so those that are interested can see what dates the others are preferring? Remember this will be the first time for all of us so I have no ideas about in and out spots, how far/short/fast/deep/shallow/hazardy this river is, so if you are in any doubts give this one a miss until 'next time' as if it proves fun then no doubt we'll do it again or we'll be able to give hints and tips to those that want them. James On 29 Jun 2010, at 20:34, Jaime Tinker wrote: Hi there, Not new to outdoor swimming but am to swimming in Oxfordshire. The exploratory swim sounds right up my alley and I've driven past it numerous times and considered it. I'm central Oxford and can provide transport for 3 others if needed. I have a fairly flexible few weekends except 17th/18th July. Were you thinking of any dates in particular? Cheers, Jaime Date: Mon, 28 Jun 2010 18:56:16 +0100 From: james.lowe(a)datacore.com To: ossoxon(a)earth.li Subject: [OSS Oxon] Proposed 'exploratory' swim on the River Thame Hello, I have done some scouting about and around the Thame between Great Milton and where it eventually joins the Thames proper at Dorchester looking for a new and interesting swim. I have come up with a speculative route (it could be done 'in one' or split into two parts) which I'll list below, however I have no idea if the river in the proposed part is i. Deep enough to swim on all the way down ii. What the hazards are (if any) There is no foot path that runs along side all the way like the Thames, but there are some parts where a foot path does come along side. So this isn't really something I'd be comfortable doing with 'new comers' or those that don't know their own limits - so if you need to get out, how far you are from 'civilization' in case of cold or if you are nervous and would only want to swim part of it as there are no foot paths etc. It isn't that long in terms of distance (no longer say than many of the swims we have done in the past - Buscot - Kelmscott for example) but as I simply cannot walk this swim prior to attempting it, I just am not sure how long it will take. Hopefully I haven't scared you all off and wondered if any of you would be interested in having a go, with me on this. We would need a couple of cars (I have one) for the start/finish as walking back would be along a busy road and because of the lack of paths quite long. One spot does finish at the pub so it isn't all bleak. I wanted to try to get in the lesser known rivers of Oxofordshire this year and having done a big chunk of the River Windrush already in stages (which has been a 'hoot-an-a-half' so far) thought this might be a good one too. I didn't want to advertise this as an OSS Social because I don't think this is really one for those that want to get head down and hammer along nor for those that just want a gentle plod (at least not until it has been swam once and then we will all have a better idea). Here is are the proposed spots: Here is a good start point http://www.multimap.com/s/Mf9UyOf9 You can park the car about 20 yards in a lay-by and get in at the bridge. Maybe two cars max, it is a bit remote. http://www.multimap.com/s/OZ5Q0JSB is a possible in/out point although Parking here is awkward as the river is in the grounds of the manor and although the foot path goes through it, there is a 'no parking' rule in force, it might be tricky to leave a car here, you could leave it at the end of the lane but even that is awkward and quite far away. So we could swim on then to here: http://www.multimap.com/s/Mf8cyBX9 A nice easy pub-by-the-river in/out point. A bit further up is another easy in/out and park in lay-by here: http://www.multimap.com/s/Mb4T5CRC then finally get out at the bottom of a lane here: http://www.multimap.com/s/Na5f3JTD You can park the car easily here - maybe a 2 minute walk. The river is quite high at the moment, but it is a smallish one (about the size of the windrush at its largest) and I am not sure about depth all the way down, but it is a nice 'in the open and away from it all' swim. There are a variety of paths that run alongside some of it and criss cross in places, so at a push we can get out legally. Any one up for this? James (aka Adam Smith) _______________________________________________ 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. Get a free e-mail account with Hotmail. Sign-up now. _______________________________________________ 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. _______________________________________________ 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. _______________________________________________ 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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Re: [OSS Oxon] OSS Silent Swim, Saturday 17th July/ few volunteers needed
by Rachel Long 02 Jul '10

02 Jul '10

Kate, I'm new to the OSS, but keen to get involved. I have registered to take part in the swim, but would be happy to help setting up before and after - whatever needs doing, really. Rachel Long

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Thame river swim
by Mags Lightbody 01 Jul '10

01 Jul '10

Hi James, I'm a first timer and am keen to know how you get on with this swim. I live in Thame so it's nearby and I swim about 10km a week but in a pool. Would love to try outdoor swimming so will keep an eye out for your messages and will try and come along another time. If you do manage the Thame river swim, do let me know how you get on! Cheers Mags Mags Lightbody 01844 218247 07935 587259 ________________________________ From: "ossoxon-request(a)earth.li" <ossoxon-request(a)earth.li> To: ossoxon(a)earth.li Sent: Wed, 30 June, 2010 12:00:05 Subject: OSSOxon Digest, Vol 1, Issue 6 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. Re: Proposed 'exploratory' swim on the River Thame (davebowen47(a)tiscali.co.uk) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: 1 Date: Tue, 29 Jun 2010 23:46:05 +0000 From: davebowen47(a)tiscali.co.uk Subject: Re: [OSS Oxon] Proposed 'exploratory' swim on the River Thame To: "James Lowe" <james.lowe(a)datacore.com>, ossoxon-bounces(a)earth.li, ossoxon(a)earth.li Message-ID: <17980025-1277855167-cardhu_decombobulator_blackberry.rim.net-431428379-(a)bda217.bisx.produk.on.blackberry> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="Windows-1252" Am keen to come along, never done anything like this but confident. 18th is better for me. For future oxon events am able to provide a safety boat on the thames. Dave Sent from my BlackBerry? smartphone -----Original Message----- From: James Lowe <james.lowe(a)datacore.com> Sender: ossoxon-bounces(a)earth.li Date: Tue, 29 Jun 2010 21:50:04 To: <ossoxon(a)earth.li> Subject: Re: [OSS Oxon] Proposed 'exploratory' swim on the River Thame Hello, Ok let's try to nail this down in terms of dates. I'd like to do either 10th or the 18th July and then if no one can make it 24th. Sooner than later (11th is Big Jump day and 17th is another swim for me). Morning start (say 10am) after another recon this weekend I'll firm up where we start and finish. Probably start here I know Carl doesn't like it ;) but can we reply-all so those that are interested can see what dates the others are preferring? Remember this will be the first time for all of us so I have no ideas about in and out spots, how far/short/fast/deep/shallow/hazardy this river is, so if you are in any doubts give this one a miss until 'next time' as if it proves fun then no doubt we'll do it again or we'll be able to give hints and tips to those that want them. James On 29 Jun 2010, at 20:34, Jaime Tinker wrote: > Hi there, > > Not new to outdoor swimming but am to swimming in Oxfordshire. The > exploratory swim sounds right up my alley and I've driven past it > numerous times and considered it. I'm central Oxford and can provide > transport for 3 others if needed. > > I have a fairly flexible few weekends except 17th/18th July. Were > you thinking of any dates in particular? > > Cheers, > Jaime > > > Date: Mon, 28 Jun 2010 18:56:16 +0100 > > From: james.lowe(a)datacore.com > > To: ossoxon(a)earth.li > > Subject: [OSS Oxon] Proposed 'exploratory' swim on the River Thame > > > > Hello, > > > > I have done some scouting about and around the Thame between Great > > Milton and where it eventually joins the Thames proper at Dorchester > > looking for a new and interesting swim. > > > > I have come up with a speculative route (it could be done 'in one' > or > > split into two parts) which I'll list below, however I have no > idea if > > the river in the proposed part is > > > > i. Deep enough to swim on all the way down > > ii. What the hazards are (if any) > > > > There is no foot path that runs along side all the way like the > Thames, > > but there are some parts where a foot path does come along side. > > > > So this isn't really something I'd be comfortable doing with 'new > > comers' or those that don't know their own limits - so if you need > to > > get out, how far you are from 'civilization' in case of cold or if > you > > are nervous and would only want to swim part of it as there are no > foot > > paths etc. > > > > It isn't that long in terms of distance (no longer say than many > of the > > swims we have done in the past - Buscot - Kelmscott for example) > but as > > I simply cannot walk this swim prior to attempting it, I just am not > > sure how long it will take. > > > > Hopefully I haven't scared you all off and wondered if any of you > would > > be interested in having a go, with me on this. We would need a > couple of > > cars (I have one) for the start/finish as walking back would be > along a > > busy road and because of the lack of paths quite long. > > > > One spot does finish at the pub so it isn't all bleak. > > > > I wanted to try to get in the lesser known rivers of Oxofordshire > this > > year and having done a big chunk of the River Windrush already in > stages > > (which has been a 'hoot-an-a-half' so far) thought this might be a > good > > one too. > > > > I didn't want to advertise this as an OSS Social because I don't > think > > this is really one for those that want to get head down and hammer > along > > nor for those that just want a gentle plod (at least not until it > has > > been swam once and then we will all have a better idea). > > > > Here is are the proposed spots: > > > > Here is a good start point > > > > http://www.multimap.com/s/Mf9UyOf9 > > > > You can park the car about 20 yards in a lay-by and get in at the > > bridge. Maybe two cars max, it is a bit remote. > > > > http://www.multimap.com/s/OZ5Q0JSB is a possible in/out point > although > > Parking here is awkward as the river is in the grounds of the > manor and > > although the foot path goes through it, there is a 'no parking' > rule in > > force, it might be tricky to leave a car here, you could leave it > at the > > end of the lane but even that is awkward and quite far away. > > > > So we could swim on then to here: > > > > http://www.multimap.com/s/Mf8cyBX9 > > > > A nice easy pub-by-the-river in/out point. > > > > A bit further up is another easy in/out and park in lay-by here: > > http://www.multimap.com/s/Mb4T5CRC > > > > then finally get out at the bottom of a lane here: > > > > http://www.multimap.com/s/Na5f3JTD > > > > You can park the car easily here - maybe a 2 minute walk. > > > > The river is quite high at the moment, but it is a smallish one > (about > > the size of the windrush at its largest) and I am not sure about > depth > > all the way down, but it is a nice 'in the open and away from it > all' swim. > > > > There are a variety of paths that run alongside some of it and criss > > cross in places, so at a push we can get out legally. > > > > Any one up for this? > > > > James (aka Adam Smith) > > > > _______________________________________________ > > 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. > > Get a free e-mail account with Hotmail. Sign-up now. _______________________________________________ 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. ------------------------------ _______________________________________________ OSSOxon mailing list OSSOxon(a)earth.li http://www.earth.li/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/ossoxon End of OSSOxon Digest, Vol 1, Issue 6 *************************************

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Fwd: Fwd: Re: Proposed 'exploratory' swim on the River Thame
by Jeremy Wellingham 29 Jun '10

29 Jun '10

Hello James et al, I can make the 10th July (but not the 18th July) and probably any of the other dates, at the moment. I'm fine with 'heads up' breast stroke and distance / time are not a problem. Jeremy Hi James, Unable to do the 18th but the 10th would be good for me. Cheers, Jaime > From: james.lowe(a)datacore.com > To: ossoxon(a)earth.li > Date: Tue, 29 Jun 2010 21:50:04 +0100 > Subject: Re: [OSS Oxon] Proposed 'exploratory' swim on the River Thame > > Hello, > > Ok let's try to nail this down in terms of dates. > > I'd like to do either 10th or the 18th July and then if no one can > make it 24th. Sooner than later (11th is Big Jump day and 17th is > another swim for me). > > Morning start (say 10am) after another recon this weekend I'll firm up > where we start and finish. > > Probably start here > > I know Carl doesn't like it ;) but can we reply-all so those that are > interested can see what dates the others are preferring? > > Remember this will be the first time for all of us so I have no ideas > about in and out spots, how far/short/fast/deep/shallow/hazardy this > river is, so if you are in any doubts give this one a miss until 'next > time' as if it proves fun then no doubt we'll do it again or we'll be > able to give hints and tips to those that want them. > > James > > > On 29 Jun 2010, at 20:34, Jaime Tinker wrote: > > > Hi there, > > > > Not new to outdoor swimming but am to swimming in Oxfordshire. The > > exploratory swim sounds right up my alley and I've driven past it > > numerous times and considered it. I'm central Oxford and can provide > > transport for 3 others if needed. > > > > I have a fairly flexible few weekends except 17th/18th July. Were > > you thinking of any dates in particular? > > > > Cheers, > > Jaime > > > > > Date: Mon, 28 Jun 2010 18:56:16 +0100 > > > From: james.lowe(a)datacore.com > > > To: ossoxon(a)earth.li > > > Subject: [OSS Oxon] Proposed 'exploratory' swim on the River Thame > > > > > > Hello, > > > > > > I have done some scouting about and around the Thame between Great > > > Milton and where it eventually joins the Thames proper at Dorchester > > > looking for a new and interesting swim. > > > > > > I have come up with a speculative route (it could be done 'in one' > > or > > > split into two parts) which I'll list below, however I have no > > idea if > > > the river in the proposed part is > > > > > > i. Deep enough to swim on all the way down > > > ii. What the hazards are (if any) > > > > > > There is no foot path that runs along side all the way like the > > Thames, > > > but there are some parts where a foot path does come along side. > > > > > > So this isn't really something I'd be comfortable doing with 'new > > > comers' or those that don't know their own limits - so if you need > > to > > > get out, how far you are from 'civilization' in case of cold or if > > you > > > are nervous and would only want to swim part of it as there are no > > foot > > > paths etc. > > > > > > It isn't that long in terms of distance (no longer say than many > > of the > > > swims we have done in the past - Buscot - Kelmscott for example) > > but as > > > I simply cannot walk this swim prior to attempting it, I just am not > > > sure how long it will take. > > > > > > Hopefully I haven't scared you all off and wondered if any of you > > would > > > be interested in having a go, with me on this. We would need a > > couple of > > > cars (I have one) for the start/finish as walking back would be > > along a > > > busy road and because of the lack of paths quite long. > > > > > > One spot does finish at the pub so it isn't all bleak. > > > > > > I wanted to try to get in the lesser known rivers of Oxofordshire > > this > > > year and having done a big chunk of the River Windrush already in > > stages > > > (which has been a 'hoot-an-a-half' so far) thought this might be a > > good > > > one too. > > > > > > I didn't want to advertise this as an OSS Social because I don't > > think > > > this is really one for those that want to get head down and hammer > > along > > > nor for those that just want a gentle plod (at least not until it > > has > > > been swam once and then we will all have a better idea). > > > > > > Here is are the proposed spots: > > > > > > Here is a good start point > > > > > > http://www.multimap.com/s/Mf9UyOf9 > > > > > > You can park the car about 20 yards in a lay-by and get in at the > > > bridge. Maybe two cars max, it is a bit remote. > > > > > > http://www.multimap.com/s/OZ5Q0JSB is a possible in/out point > > although > > > Parking here is awkward as the river is in the grounds of the > > manor and > > > although the foot path goes through it, there is a 'no parking' > > rule in > > > force, it might be tricky to leave a car here, you could leave it > > at the > > > end of the lane but even that is awkward and quite far away. > > > > > > So we could swim on then to here: > > > > > > http://www.multimap.com/s/Mf8cyBX9 > > > > > > A nice easy pub-by-the-river in/out point. > > > > > > A bit further up is another easy in/out and park in lay-by here: > > > http://www.multimap.com/s/Mb4T5CRC > > > > > > then finally get out at the bottom of a lane here: > > > > > > http://www.multimap.com/s/Na5f3JTD > > > > > > You can park the car easily here - maybe a 2 minute walk. > > > > > > The river is quite high at the moment, but it is a smallish one > > (about > > > the size of the windrush at its largest) and I am not sure about > > depth > > > all the way down, but it is a nice 'in the open and away from it > > all' swim. > > > > > > There are a variety of paths that run alongside some of it and criss > > > cross in places, so at a push we can get out legally. > > > > > > Any one up for this? > > > > > > James (aka Adam Smith) > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > > > 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. > > > > Get a free e-mail account with Hotmail. Sign-up now. > > > _______________________________________________ > 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. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Get a free e-mail account with Hotmail. Sign-up now. <http://clk.atdmt.com/UKM/go/197222280/direct/01/>

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16th-17th July: Hydrophilia, Oxford symposium & silent swim.
by Tim Bond 24 Jun '10

24 Jun '10

**** Message passed on on behalf of Kate Rew: Dear Oxford swimmers I am part of symposium on the Culture of Rowing & Swimming in Oxford on Friday 16th July a. come along!! Looks interesting http://rowingandswimming.eventbrite.com/. We'll be discussing hydrophilia in all it's forms b. I'm doing a silent(ish) social(ish) swim on the Saturday morning, probably Abingdon area (tbc tomorrow). They'll be a little meditation or something beforehand, and a chance to do a group swim in a very appreciative way.. probably not so new to those of you who do a lot of swimming, but quite new to others who might want to join us for a different swim. If you're coming to the symposium, you might want to come to the swim just as a swimmer. but I also need OSS volunteers to help me host the event, put on a bit of breakfast, that kind of thing. It's social in that it's not a paid for event, but atypical in that it's for people going to the symposium primarily, and we need to restrict numbers, and should expect more newbies than normal. Have a think about whether you'd like to come along, and I'll be in touch next week through Tim to find out about volunteers Many thanks Kate Kate Rew 07931 546241 Author, journalist and director of Outdoor Swimming Society <http://www.outdoorswimmingsociety.com/> * Number 2 on Monocle's global hot list of people who deserve a bigger stage in 2010. "Stroke of genius" (Monocle, Issue 29) * "The force behind the wild swimming movement" (Triathlon 220) * "The Outdoor Swimming Society has become a cult movement." (Rowan Pelling, Daily Telegraph). * Reviews of Wild Swim by Kate Rew: "Her prose is perfect. Page after page she nails things. Will have you hunched on the sofa as though with a stash of love letters." (The New Statesman) "A wonderful - in the old sense of that term - and joyful romp of a book. So go on. Dive in" (Robert Macfarlane, author of The Wild Places) June OSS news: the OSS Midsummer Party, Big Jump, swimming Everest, social swims a-go-go, member discounts and the PM is one of us. For swimming related news, art and inspiration, sign up for the free OSS newsletter and see the stories on site now.

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Full Moon Swim
by Rebecca White 24 Jun '10

24 Jun '10

Hello All and happy belated soltice, A couple of things, firstly, for those who aren't on Facebook there is a full moon swim happening this Saturday in Northamptonshire, in Wadenhoe. A few of us from Oxford are planning to go and there are about 50 other people who've said they are coming, so should be good. The details are below, as is a link to googlemaps and the post code of the pub near which the swim starts. I think there will be someone at the beginning in Wadenhoe from 6:45pm. Secondly, I haven't got a wetsuit. I'd hope to do it without, but am not sure how sensible this is. Does anyone have one I can borrow? I am about 5 7" and a size 10-12. Many thanks and hopefully meet some of you on Saturday, Bex *FULL MOON SWIM* Saturday, June 26, 2010 7:30pm - 10:30pm Wadenhoe, Northants Description By signing up to join this swim and/or participate in this swim, you confirm that you have read and understood the OSS Swim Responsibility Statement. On June 26th, I intend to enjoy the midsummer full moon by swimming from Thorpe Waterville to Wadenhoe, a distance of approximately 2 miles, downstream. Feel free to come along if you should happen to be in the area. If we meet at the car park of Wadenhoe Church, we can get ready on the bank, then drive up to Thorpe Waterville and swim back down. There is a very fine spot on the bank at Wadenhoe, where we can end the swim, have a picnic, mess about in the river and also camp, if people wished to do so. The local Scouts have given us permission to use their campsite, which is in an adjacent field to the picnic spot/finishing point and the Church. Cost is £2 per person. If anyone did wish to camp, then further swims would be available on the Sunday. WHERE --> http://maps.google.co.uk/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&msid=11418477814242324… Postcode for The Fox is NN14 3ED Northern pin marks the entry to the field where we will meet. Turn right, over the cattle grid, then park near the fence on your right. On the other side of the fence is the camp-site.Southern pin marks the start point of the swim, which you will pass if you come from the A605, from the turning next to The Fox pub, Thorpe Waterville.

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