Zomorrodatesh 1 Posted January 27, 2017 Report Share Posted January 27, 2017 Hi my names Wayne I was a member of Nottingham portland swimming club in the 70; The reason I mention this, is because it's sad to see beachdale baths where I ues to swim in competition, for my club being demolished. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nnsc 131 Posted January 27, 2017 Report Share Posted January 27, 2017 Hi Wayne, yes I've attended many a gala there and the place was base for our Club (see my avatar) for many a year. Good memories of walking from Hyson Green to Beechdale to swim there when it was first built in the very early 70's. I always thought it was a very ugly building though on the outside. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
broxtowelad 175 Posted January 27, 2017 Report Share Posted January 27, 2017 Eyup Wayne, welcome to the Nottstalgia site. I went to Beechdale pool a few times myself, more for the diving pit than the swimming pool. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
taxi ray 170 Posted January 27, 2017 Report Share Posted January 27, 2017 Been passed Beechdale baths today, it is half demolished, last chance to get a few photos before it is all gone. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Zomorrodatesh 1 Posted January 28, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2017 My farther worked at the swimming center Roy Brooks he was the chief swimming coach for quite a long period of time. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PeverilPeril 3,281 Posted January 29, 2017 Report Share Posted January 29, 2017 #5 I knew Roy Brooks quite well. He was also a cyclist - a member of the Sherwood CC. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
radfordred 6,284 Posted January 29, 2017 Report Share Posted January 29, 2017 Welcome Zomorrodatesh I remember your Dad Mr Brooks at Beachdale baths when we'd "Got Swimming" we all got on a big double decker from Glenbrook & in summer walked, Can you remember Pete who worked there? He swam the English channel. No Petting No Bombing No Diving No Ball Games No swimming baths! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Zomorrodatesh 1 Posted January 30, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 30, 2017 I believe my father broke a record or two in the cycling club Peverelperil Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Zomorrodatesh 1 Posted January 30, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 30, 2017 On 29/01/2017 at 9:29 AM, PeverilPeril said: #5 I knew Roy Brooks quite well. He was also a cyclist - a member of the Sherwood CC. And his brother Denies Brooks Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PeverilPeril 3,281 Posted January 31, 2017 Report Share Posted January 31, 2017 #8 I'll try to find an old photograph of our gang of Nottm cyclists on the Ferry for the IOM cycle week 1958. Your dad is in the middle. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Zomorrodatesh 1 Posted January 31, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2017 On 27/01/2017 at 4:23 PM, broxtowelad said: Eyup Wayne, welcome to the Nottstalgia site. I went to Beechdale pool a few times myself, more for the diving pit than the swimming pool. I was a member of the diving club Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mary1947 2,079 Posted January 31, 2017 Report Share Posted January 31, 2017 Hi Wayne welcome to the mad house I'm sure you'll enjoy our site. Did you ever swim for the "Falcon's" ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Zomorrodatesh 1 Posted January 31, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2017 Mary1947 I think I swam against that club, although I did guest swim for some clubs, I was a member of Nottingham Portland Swimming Club I was also a member of the County squad. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
benjamin1945 16,158 Posted January 31, 2017 Report Share Posted January 31, 2017 Should have been with me that day at Wickstead Park mate.................lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mary1947 2,079 Posted January 31, 2017 Report Share Posted January 31, 2017 The "Falcon's used to swim at Hucknall baths and did most of their training at Nole st both my son's and grandsons swam for them Mr Crisp was their teacher at Nole St. Congratulations for being in the county squad it take's a lot of time/effect and dedication . Quote Link to post Share on other sites
radfordred 6,284 Posted September 23, 2018 Report Share Posted September 23, 2018 Nice to see Beachdale Baths top board was saved 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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