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We're absolutely delighted to announce that Swimming with dolphins is coming to Frensham great pond this month. Wild swi...
01/04/2025

We're absolutely delighted to announce that Swimming with dolphins is coming to Frensham great pond this month. Wild swimming with wild dolphins does it get any better than this ?
To book onto this amazing swimming experience please click the link in the bio

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Sunset swims are back on the list, with the 1st on being April the 29th at 19:15. Booking link in the bio ....          ...
31/03/2025

Sunset swims are back on the list, with the 1st on being April the 29th at 19:15.

Booking link in the bio ....

To celebrate world poetry day on Friday (just gone) some of our swimmers have written some words. 🔻🔻As I sit at my desk ...
22/03/2025

To celebrate world poetry day on Friday (just gone) some of our swimmers have written some words. 🔻🔻

As I sit at my desk my head is in a mess
If you cut me in half it would be a swirly distress
Emails, screens & more and more meetings
Everyday my mind takes another beating,
Purchase order forms targets & marketing the next quarter,

I CAN'T take this anymore I need the COLD WATER.

I drive to the lake with big anticipation,
The water & my mind are going to have a conversation,
As I change on the beach I feel the cold air brush against my skin,
I wade into the water ooooo its fresh I feel it the uncontrollable grin

The water temperature is like being stabbed by daggers
but it's cold and that's all that matters,
The chill releases day to day shackles
It helps my mind overcome life's battles,

I fully submerge and for that moment it's just me
My mind and my soul thank you - I've set them free,
I surface on the water open my eyes and take in this feeling
It's sensational I can feel my body tingling and healing
The water is like medicine and makes me feel strong
Oh yes I will be back this is where I belong.


To celebrate world poetry day on Friday some of our swimmers have written some words. 🔻🔻Cold awakening,Senses alive, fre...
18/03/2025

To celebrate world poetry day on Friday some of our swimmers have written some words. 🔻🔻

Cold awakening,
Senses alive, freedom surges as I smile,
The water soothes and calms my mind,
ripples dispersing careworn days,
Sunlight glimmers on brighter things ahead,
All of this whilst an indifferent duck bobs past.
The love of wild swimming and good friends found me,
Anchors me, as if I'm home.

Written by

Thank you



This feeling.......⬇️⬇️😄🚨 Warning this feeling is addictive but fantastic. And we have 2 swims this week so what are you...
11/03/2025

This feeling.......
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🚨 Warning this feeling is addictive but fantastic.
And we have 2 swims this week so what are you waiting for...

🏊🏼‍♂️ Click the link in the bio to join one our free swims
This week we have swims on Friday & Saturday & both have a couple of spaces left.

Fantastic, brilliant, awesome, amazing, breathtaking, super nice ....yes today's swim was all of those The weather was g...
09/03/2025

Fantastic, brilliant, awesome, amazing, breathtaking, super nice ....yes today's swim was all of those

The weather was gorgeous the water was just right & what a lush swim it was. Thank you to all that attended & we'll see you at the next one

☀️ Out next swim is
Friday the 14th at 09:45 with Caroline

We're more than a wild swimming group ⬇️⬇️🩵We believe in empowering everyone - people of all skin colours, body shapes, ...
05/03/2025

We're more than a wild swimming group ⬇️⬇️🩵


We believe in empowering everyone - people of all skin colours, body shapes, ages, sexualites, genders, backgrounds and abilities to enjoy the healing power of cold water and community.

Join us for a chat on the beach, a litter pick, a paddle, or a swim in the shallows. We are an easy-going group that prefers short dips to long distances & puts companionship before competitive swimming

For more information on mental health swims, or to book onto a swim with us at Fren sham, then please visit the website via the link in the bio.

Our next dips

🏊🏼‍♂️ Sunday the 9th of March at 10am
🏊🏼‍♂️ Friday the 14th of March at 09:45
🏊🏼‍♂️ Saturday the 15th of March at 10am
🏊🏼‍♂️ Friday the 28th of March at 09:45

We look forward to meeting you soon

03/03/2025

Hello,

Unfortunately we need close this page & recreate another Frensham mhs Facebook as a business page. This will allow it to grow going forwards.

As soon as the new MHS Frensham page is setup we'll advertise it and you can all follow that one instead.

Much appreciated & thanks for your patience x

It's swim day 🩵🩵😃Looking forward to seeing you all later (there's 1 spot remaining if you fancy it - booking link is in ...
28/02/2025

It's swim day 🩵🩵😃

Looking forward to seeing you all later (there's 1 spot remaining if you fancy it - booking link is in the bio or the stories on Instagram) wrap up warm it's a bit chilly out.

See you by the water soon

Our Next Swims

🟣 Sunday the 9th of March at 10am - 1space left
🟢 Friday the 14th of March at 09:45 - 6 spaces left
🟡 Saturday the 15th of March at 10am - 10 spaces


It's amazing what a little bit of sunshine can do. Did you know ⬇️⬇️That sunlight has been proven to increase the mood m...
25/02/2025

It's amazing what a little bit of sunshine can do.
Did you know ⬇️⬇️

That sunlight has been proven to increase the mood more than any other environmental factor !! Exposure to sunlight can help release serotonin. Serotonin is associated with boosting mood and helping a person feel calm and focused.

So with this in mind watch this space. In the Spring | Summer we love to host sunset swims at the pond in the golden hour. The water has a little bite but allows longer swims, the sun sets and whole setting is lush & feeeeeeeels so good.


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Massive smiles & a feeling of absolute joy,  is closer than you think. ⬇️⬇️ Here's how to find your local peer support c...
21/02/2025

Massive smiles & a feeling of absolute joy, is closer than you think. ⬇️⬇️
Here's how to find your local peer support community

1. Visit the website ( link in our bio, it's the bottom link) 😀
2. Click on the "find your nearest swim"
3. Enter your location
4. Around us we have & and a few more further afield
5. Find your desired location & click on them
6. Have a good read & scroll down to the events, and book on.
7. All locations will also have their own Instagram page we recommend you give them a follow too.
8. Once you've been to one location why not revisit the map & see if there are any others. (Personally I'd like to visit I love a dip in the sea.)

🌼 Our next swim is Friday the 28th of February - 09:45, if you'd like to join us 😄

Any questions on how to find your local community please ask & hopefully we'll see you in the water soon🩵




Is it cold, is a question we here alot. Answer ⬇️At all of our swims you'll be guided by a mental health swims volunteer...
18/02/2025

Is it cold, is a question we here alot. Answer ⬇️

At all of our swims you'll be guided by a mental health swims volunteer host. We'll talk about and educate you on time in the water & after drop ensureing that your safe. Well email you before the swim with a what to bring kit list type thing and answer any questions you have.

So is it cold....yeah it can be to some and you might shreek and scream as you enter the water (especially around your armpits 🫣), but it's only temporary we'll teach you how to overcome that feeling, and really feel the moment.

But seriously the water is 3⁰ at the moment so we're not in for long. We do our thing & get out to cosy clothes, warm jackets, hats, and in this swimmers case a teddy hot water bottle.

Don't let the temperature put you off as true story in the summer you'll be wishing it was colder 😄😜

Team photo 📸 - join our tribe & be part of an amazing peer support group, we're a community, a non judgemental safe spac...
11/02/2025

Team photo 📸 - join our tribe & be part of an amazing peer support group, we're a community, a non judgemental safe space, a place to talk, a place to release the stresses of the mind & day to day life, a place where the cold water heals, a place where the cold water sets you free, a place where you can rest your mind.

Take a break & be you ...

The water is powerful thing & certainly my therapy it's helped me/us & will help you too....

Honestly this will change everything

To join us & start feeling amazing 😁, please click on the link in the bio (Instagram) or first comment (Facebook) & did we mention it's completely free🙌🏼💙

Our next swims

💚 Friday February 14th at 09:45
💚 Friday February 28th at 09:45
🩵 Sunday 9th March at 10:00

What an amazing bunch of people to take the plunge in February in 3⁰ water & celebrate  2nd birthday - a massive thank y...
09/02/2025

What an amazing bunch of people to take the plunge in February in 3⁰ water & celebrate 2nd birthday - a massive thank you to everyone who joined us today 🙏🏼🎁🏊🏼‍♂️💙

If you'd like to join us for a swim, then please click on the link in the bio (Instagram) & ps it's free 😁

When are you joining us for swim ?? Dates | times 👇🏼👇🏼Seriously when are you coming ? If you're na little bit apprehensi...
07/02/2025

When are you joining us for swim ?? 
Dates | times 👇🏼👇🏼

Seriously when are you coming ? 

If you're na little bit apprehensive about cold water swimming then don't worry you're in safe hands. 

How does it work? 

1. Click on the link in our bio on Instagram page 

2. Click on the swim you'd like to book onto 

3. Follow the prompts on the website 

4. Arrived at Frensham great pond fow your swim a few minutes early. For parking you need the Ringo app (it's less that £2) or it's free with a national trust membership card. (You need to get a ticket from the national trust membership card machine, we can show you where that is if needs be) 

5. Look out for a group of people by the waters edge & the host Caroline, Katy or Jamie will welcome you in 

6. We'll tell you everything you need to know, and we'll enter the water 

7. We're all about dips not distance so no pressure to dip more than a toe if that's what your comfortable with. 

8. We change on the beach or feel free to use your car or the toilet block if you like 

9. Then we chat and share stories over hot chocolate and cheesy chips from the cafe. I'm the the outdoor picnic area. So feel free to bring your own in a flask if you prefer. (Hot chocolate is about £4)

10.  You'll feel amazing for the rest of the day and be beaming with joy so much so people will ask you why your so buzzy. 

So our swims which one are you coming to Remember link in bio ....

🩵 February 9th (this Sunday) Our 2nd birthday swim

💛 Fri 14th 09:45 - Relax & Flow 

💚 Fri 28th 09:46 - Relax & Flow 

March 😃 

🩵 Sun 9th 10am - Special Sundays 

💛 Fri 14th 09:45 - Relax & Flow 

💚 Sat 15th 10am - Secret Saturdays 

💜 Fri 28th 09:45 - Relax & Flow 

April tbc.......

Cool see you in the water soon 😀 🏊🏼‍♂️



Who's coming to our 2nd birthday party swim  this Sunday at 10am ??? 🎉🎉🎉🎈 It's our 2nd birthday this weekend & we're hav...
05/02/2025

Who's coming to our 2nd birthday party swim this Sunday at 10am ??? 🎉🎉🎉

🎈 It's our 2nd birthday this weekend & we're having a party swim are you coming ?
Whether you come for a swim or just a slice of cake, it would be lovely to see you 🎈

📍 Frensham great pond - Sunday 9th of Feb - 10am
If you'd like to join us to swim then please click on the link in the bio 🎂




What does wild swimming mean for you ?? Today  has taken over our insta & is going to tell you what it means to her........
21/01/2025

What does wild swimming mean for you ?? Today has taken over our insta & is going to tell you what it means to her.....

Today was a challenge. The sky was grey, the water was cold and the air was colder. 🥶. But this outdoor swimming lark is a funny old game. The feeling is a perfect mix of dread and exhilaration. Before you go in, your body screams at you to avoid the discomfort—your mind plays up the cold, the shock, and the uncertainty. But as soon as you take the plunge, it’s like every nerve wakes up, and you’re fully alive. When it’s over, there’s a rush of warmth, pride, and clarity, as if you’ve conquered something primal. It’s both humbling and empowering, and actually a right good laugh 🥶🤣

is another one of our regulars (on the right in this picture) and she's a very kind and caring person & always chatty and welcoming




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