Hilsea LidoHilsea Lido is located in Portsmouth North. It was opened in 1935 and rapidly became known as an Art Deco jewel of the south coast. Designed for 750 swimmers and up to 1,000 spectators, it was the training venue for the GB diving team preparing the 1936 & 1952 Olympics and was the backdrop for scenes in Ken Russell’s film of the Who’s rock opera ‘Tommy’. The Hilsea Lido was closed in 2008 and in 2010, after two years of negotiation, a group of volunteers formed a registered charity called the Hilsea Lido Pool for the People Trust and secured a 99 year lease from Portsmouth City Council.
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Our mission is to help Hilsea Lido create a vibrant community hub. To grow an ethical and sustainable business, with the aim of attracting funding that will make Hilsea Lido great again. Our vision is to help Hilsea Lido create a space which enables our community to thrive. A space to bring people together through education, sport, physical activities and cultural events. |
Michael Herbert Hilsea Lido Trail Team I am a born and bred country boy, there is nothing better than relaxing in a garden overlooking fields with sunset. |
Joe Betros Hilsea Lido Trail Team I enjoy exercising, whether that's running or weight training. Die hard Chelsea FC fan! I enjoy competitively gaming online with friends. |
Eugenia Erza-Essien Hilsea Lido Trail Team I was born in the UK, but I grew up in Ghana. A beautiful country with great culture and lovely people to be surrounded by. My philosophy in life is to live life to be happy and be free-spirited. |
Monib Ahmad Hilsea Lido Trail Team leader I was born and raised in the city of Southampton. I have an outgoing personality, like socialising with friends and love to game whenever I'm free. |