Formal launch of The Friends of Jesus Green Lido Charity

On Thursday 14th May 2026, Trustees will be publicly launching The Friends of Jesus Green Lido Charity and would like to invite you to attend an informal evening talk from 6.00pm to 8.00pm at The Tivoli on Chesterton Road (in the Banyard Room). The event will be an opportunity to:

• Learn more about why the Charity has been established
• Hear directly from the Trustees about their aims and objectives and work to date
• Discover how you can get involved
• Find out about the Charity’s first fundraising campaign.

As well hearing Trustees’ vision and plans, the evening will include talks from:

• Simon Griffiths, Founder of Outdoor Swimmer magazine. An all-year round open water swimmer and a huge champion of lidos, Simon will speak about swimming through the seasons, giving practical tips and guidelines.
• Rachael McGrath, a Research Affiliate at the London Interdisciplinary School. Rachael’s dissertation, “Should Saunas be Prescribed?”, informed a recently published, co-authored paper with Dr Martha Newson published in Social Science & Medicine, exploring sauna, belonging, and wellbeing.

Tickets for the event can booked via Eventbrite and cost £5, which will be donated to the charity. Places are limited – so book early to avoid disappointment.