On 5 Nov we will be heading to #parliament to showcase the brilliant work of our #foodpartnership and to show the government how we build resilience, community wealth and cohesion through food across the UK #SFPDayofAction2025 https://f.mtr.cool/hggsidlfkn Photo: Jonathan Goldberg

Ta daaa! Another delightful picture taken by @clancywalker.bsky.social of Bramley Mermaids and Zoobin Surty Bollywood dancers! Just marvellous!

Lovely picture taken by @clancywalker.bsky.social

We're in the West Leeds Dispatch!! 🐠 Performance 1.30pm Saturday at Bramley Baths https://westleedsdispatch.com/bramley-community-arts-festival-celebrates-arts-and-culture/

Good food brings people together. Eating fresh, seasonal, and nutritious food supports our health, strengthens our communities & protects the planet. Find recipes to share, join campaigns &discover new ways to enjoy good food. 🌱 https://f.mtr.cool/aacqsdmkzo

Cultural diversity is more than just clothes and cuisine—it thrives in movement, music, and visual storytelling, writes Jhanvi Charkhawala. https://theculturevulture.co.uk/conversations/community/arts-and-culture/hollywood-meets-bollywood-ilkley-lido/ #HollywoodMeetsBollywood

Shoutout to our fab mermaid Sophie Abbott! 🌊 In 4 weeks, she’ll swim 3km in Loch Lomond for Bramley Mermaids! 🏴 She’s talented, kind, and courageous. Sponsor her amazing journey! 💙 Link: justgiving.com/crowdfunding/bramley-mermaids #Mermazing #SwimChallenge

Spread some cheer and support a great cause! 🌟 Nominate Yorkshire Life Aquatic C.I.C. for the Movement for Good Awards and help them continue their amazing work. Let's make a difference together! #SupportCharity #MovementForGood

Spread some cheer and support a great cause! 🌟 Nominate Yorkshire Life Aquatic C.I.C. for the Movement for Good Awards and help them continue their amazing work. Let's make a difference together! #SupportCharity #MovementForGood

Missed the Hollywood Meets Bollywood event at Ilkley Lido? 🎬✨ No worries! We've got updates and future plans to share. Check out the link for all the details! https://mailchi.mp/e090c4dbe18a/thank-you-hollywood-meets-bollywood (Photo Credit: Warren Smith, Emma Sykes)

A triumphant finale at Ilkley Lido! We are so enjoying reading what you thought! #HollywoodMeetsBollywood part of Bradford 2025 UK City of Culture at the stunning Ilkley Lido! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdCz2kjgyn6hTUQRFcM86_z8IHx_vtC_z6ZS02gCzxNV9N5oQ/viewform

Hello Monday! 🌊 Mer-mini's is making a splash this summer with Zoe and Lucy from Yorkshire Life Aquatic! Join us for water dance sessions full of creativity and fun. 🎟️ Just £7. Dates: Aug 7 & 27. 💦 🔗 https://www.bramleybaths.co.uk/events/mer-minis-up-to-8-years-and-parents-2025-

🎬🌟 Excited for Hollywood Meets Bollywood tomorrow? Make sure your ticket is ready! It's going to be a scorcher, so don't forget your essentials: water, suncream, and a hat. ☀️💦 Enjoy a relaxed set up where you can move around freely. Choose a picnic bench, and sit on the grass.

We are now officially SOLD OUT! We look forward to welcome you to our event on Saturday July 12. You can still join the waiting list for any returns that become available. https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/hollywood-meets-bollywood-tickets-1364114105009 Many thanks in advance.

We prepare this week at the stunning Ilkley Lido for Hollywood Meets Bollywood. A special shout-out to our 50+ community performers - you all bring this vision to life. 🌟 It's been a special experience so far. As one performer says: "One of the best things I've ever done!"

Bramley Mermaids go Bollywood! #BramleyMermaids have teamed up with swimmers from Ilkley Lido and Bollywood dancers form across Yorkshire to take part in Hollywood meets Bollywood project.  https://westleedsdispatch.com/splashtacular-bramley-mermaids-go-bollywood/? #YorkshireMermaids

Join us for "Hollywood meets Bollywood", a splashing community dance fusion project organised by @yorkslifeaqua.bsky.social and Zoobin Surty. Finale Performance is on the 12th July at 6pm at Ilkley Lido, LS29 0BZ.

Dream of dancing to Bollywood beats? 🌟 Join us for FREE rehearsals with Hollywood Meets Bollywood! Perform at Ilkley Lido on July 12th for Bradford UK 2025 City of Culture. 💃 Guided by Zoobin Surty at Kala Sangam. Info in bio or DM us! 🎶 #BollywoodDance #Bradford2025

🌊✨ What an incredible session with the Bramley Mermaids! 🧜‍♀️ We tested out our brand newly bedazzled swim hats -exciting! Still time to sign up https://itsoninbradford.co.uk/events/hollywood-meets-bollywood-project-pool-sessions-at-ilkley-lido/💦 🐚 #MermaidMagic #SwimLife #BramleyMermaids

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✨ Hollywood Meets Bollywood Vibes! ✨ Shoutout to mermaid @Nomadgirlie for the fab swim hats! 🧜‍♀️ More info: https://www.yorkshirelifeaquatic.co.uk/2025/03/21/take-part-in-hollywood-meets-bollywood/  Expect fun & sustainable glam style since 2015! 💎♻️ Got a spare turquoise swimsuit—donate yours! 🐬👗

Ever dreamed of swimming 🐠 through the water 🌊 like a mermaid? 🧜‍♀️ Or dancing to the infectious rhythms of Bollywood? 🎵 Now’s your chance! Click  for more info and your FREE place 🌐https://www.yorkshirelifeaquatic.co.uk/2025/03/21/take-part-in-hollywood-meets-bollywood/

Bramley Baths’ has a unique story of  People Power Read the full article: https://www.yorkshirelifeaquatic.co.uk/2025/03/29/bramley-baths-heritage/ Listen to more stories: https://soundcloud.com/yorkshire-life-aquatic Join us in celebrating its heritage and success!

Listen to  our collection of Bramley Baths' Mermaid Tales: https://soundcloud.com/yorkshire-life-aquatic/jean-major?in=yorkshire-life-aquatic/sets/mermaid-tales More info on our website: https://www.yorkshirelifeaquatic.co.uk/2025/03/29/bramley-baths-heritage/ #swimming #heritage

We are gearing up for our Bradford 2025 GiveBradford #HollywoodMeetsBollywood project at Ilkley Lido We are VERY excited - can you tell? Details coming later this week!

Love this moment @angrybeth.bsky.social for Deep Water

Here is the fabulous Sophie @shootfirstcreative in a photo by Simon Hulme of @leedsnews (YEP) at the iconic @BramleyBaths Give her some love in this fantastic shot of her jumping backwards jump into the pool with a huge smile on her face - just marvellous!

We were very excited to hear from the incredibly talented and creative Ben Holden today. He is currently working on the artwork for our Bradford 2025 new performance project at Ilkley Lido - Hollywood Meets Bollywood - as he says -  'its going to be a popper!' Watch this space!

Wishing everyone a joyful and empowering International Women's Day 2025! A #shoutout to fabulous women everywhere. Here fabulous women. Images 1-2 by Simon Hulme of YEP, Image 4 by #Shootfirstcreative  and Images 3&5 by the utterly fabulous mer-tographer Lizzie Coombes aka Betty Lawless

youtu.be/_m_fzwudphA?... 70+ fabulous women in Roberts Park - an inspiring and memorable Synchro Spectacular #InternationalWomensDay

Esther Williams getting to chill by her own pool in 1948.

#ComingUpOnTCM BATHING BEAUTY (1944) Red Skelton, Esther Williams, Basil Rathbone Dir.: George Sidney 5:00 AM PT A male songwriter enrolls at an all-girl school to court a gym teacher. 1h 41m | Musical | TV-G #TCM #TCMParty

"a great sports story, plenty of romance with Fernando Lamas, some wonderful family elements" -Silver Screen Standards shares thoughts on Dangerous When Wet starring Esther Williams & 'birthday boy' Fernando Lamas http://www.classicmoviehub.com/blog/silver-screen-standards-dangerous-when-wet-1953/"

ESTHER willians #InternationalWomensDay #ArtisticSwimming #OriginalMermaid

Desde niño no había vuelto a ver una película de Esther Williams, así que no sabía si las danzas acuáticas iban a estar a la altura de mis recuerdos, pero por suerte para LA PRIMERA SIRENA, ahí están Busby Berkeley, Mervyn LeRoy y el glorioso Technicolor. El resto, un biopic solvente y cumplidor.

Esther Williams, NYE 🥂 Old Hollywood

BATHING BEAUTY (1944) Belgian poster Esther Williams, Red Skelton

Strike a pose! 🤩 A huge salute and a huge Thank You 🙌 to everyone who plays the national lottery and to the National Lottery Community Fund for believing in @BramleyMermaids  Two more years of funding - this is mer-mazing news! #Bramley #BramleyBaths #MoreThanAPool #IWD2025

In episode #8 we interviewed eco-artist mermaid Lucy Meredith from @yorkslifeaqua.bsky.social & @bramleymermaids.bsky.social. Plus you'll hear voices from @bectu.bsky.social and other Trade Unions at the @the-tuc.bsky.social London demo Find us wherever you get your podcast!

A fun moment with friends...

#wakefield #LightUpTheNorth #LightArt

Save the Date - Sat 19 Oct 2024 1.30pm Bramley Mermaids - our community creative dance and synchro swimming group are performing at the 120 Years Celebration of the marvelous Bramley Baths. A community led pool since 2013. The last remaining Edwardian Baths in Leeds. Come join us!