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Yorkshire Life Aquatic C.I.C. Dry land synchronised swimming & Mermaiding. Performance/ Immersive/ Collaborative projects
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#BramleyMermaids #WeAreBramley #ClimateActionThroughArt
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Bramley Mermaids Make a Splash with Winter Swim Challenge

https://westleedsdispatch.com/bramley-mermaids-make-a-splash-with-winter-swim-challenge/
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Bramley Mermaids make a splash with winter swim challenge - West Leeds Dispatch
 By Lucy Meredith  Bramley Mermaids have just launched a winter fundraising swim challenge.  Classes run on Sunday afternoons at Bramley Baths and they often perform at events like the Bramley […]
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December 5, 2025 at 1:13 PM
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https://www.yorkshirelifeaquatic.co.uk/2025/11/30/fintastic-fundraiser/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=fintastic-fundraiser
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Fintastic Fundraiser - Yorkshire Life Aquatic
Just-Giving-Bramley Mermaids Fintastic Swim Challenge - help us reach our £4000 target. Every splash matters.
www.yorkshirelifeaquatic.co.uk
December 5, 2025 at 1:05 PM
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Support Bramley Mermaids!
Our Just Giving Fin-raiser began this week! 

https://bit.ly/Donate-FinRaiser

Help us along with a comment, cheer or donation!
A woman in a black swimsuit and pink swim cap with a flower smiles cheerfully, standing in a pool with her hands playfully raised.
December 2, 2025 at 10:02 AM
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Support Bramley Mermaids!

Our Just Giving Fin-raiser begins today!
https://bit.ly/Donate-FinRaiser

Photo: Hare of Dave, Shoot First Creative
A diverse group of adults and children smiling at the edge of an indoor swimming pool, showcasing a sense of community and enjoyment.
December 1, 2025 at 9:03 AM
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Ever tried vintage-style creative swimming? 🏊‍♀️ Join Lucy & Zoe at Otley for a splash of fun & sparkle! 🌟 Women & girls, come & dive into a social workout. Pay what you can, swim, & support a cause! Curious? Dive into past mermaid stories! #OtleyMermaids #SwimSparkle
https://bit.ly/OtleyMermaids
Group of smiling women in pink swim caps and flower accessories waving in a pool. Text: "Otley Mermaids, Sun 14 Dec 12:30pm, Chippendale Swimming Pool, Otley LS21 2BB." Logos and a QR code are at the bottom.
November 23, 2025 at 4:02 PM
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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
A large group of diverse people, smiling and posing together outside a modern building, some holding signs with circular pink logos.
October 31, 2025 at 6:02 PM
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Ta daaa!

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

Just marvellous!
Synchronized swimmers in green caps pose with arms extended in a historic indoor pool, while dancers perform on deck in front of a stained glass window.
September 23, 2025 at 9:30 AM
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Lovely picture taken by @clancywalker.bsky.social
September 22, 2025 at 9:30 AM
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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/
A group of smiling women in swimsuits and swim caps pose confidently by an indoor pool, embodying camaraderie and empowerment. Bramley Community Arts Festival 2025 poster: Events on Sat AM include Art & Craft, Bramley Mermaids performance, and a free swim session.
September 19, 2025 at 9:02 AM
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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
August 26, 2025 at 10:02 AM
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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
When Bollywood met Hollywood at Ilkley Lido | the CULTURE VULTURE
Cultural Diversity meets Yorkshire Moors at Bollywood dance and artistic swimming performance at Ilkley Lido.
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August 6, 2025 at 8:30 AM
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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
Three photos of a women joyfully posing in water-related settings: one in a polka dot swimsuit in a pool, another jumping near a river, and third of women smiling in a pool. A woman in a black and yellow wetsuit stands smiling by a lake with a cloudy sky, wearing goggles on her head.
August 4, 2025 at 10:02 AM
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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
July 27, 2025 at 10:38 AM
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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
July 25, 2025 at 10:39 AM
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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 group of six women performing a fan dance by a pool, wearing gold and black costumes with vibrant red, pink, and blue fans. Two women in turquoise swimsuits and embellished swim caps smile at the camera beside an outdoor pool under a clear blue sky. A group of women in matching blue and teal swimsuits and swim caps pose cheerfully together at an outdoor pool on a fountain with a lifeguard in the background. A group of people joyfully trying bollywood moves outdoors in colourful clothes with blue sky and trees in the background at ilkley lido
July 16, 2025 at 6:31 PM
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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
A crowded outdoor pool scene with a speech bubble praising a brilliant, triumphant finale featuring diverse performers.
July 16, 2025 at 1:20 PM
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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-
A group of excited children in colorful swimsuits splash and jump in a swimming pool, expressing joy and enthusiasm. A mer mini group in a pool, with members in colourful swimsuits, forming a circle while extending their arms. A young person performs a vertical leg raise in an indoor pool, with sunlight streaming through large windows onto the water. Two people underwater in a pool, one child wearing goggles flexes muscles playfully while the adult beside them smiles widely.
July 14, 2025 at 10:15 AM
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🎬🌟 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.
July 11, 2025 at 2:03 PM
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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.
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July 2, 2025 at 12:30 PM
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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!"
Ilkley Lido with woman standing in front
June 30, 2025 at 10:03 AM
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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
women and non binary swimmers with arms in air smiling
June 25, 2025 at 1:16 PM
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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.
Flyer with a vintage style swimmer and a bollywood dancer on. Invites the reader to Hollywood meets Bollywood, a splashing community dance fusion project organised by Yorkshire Life Aquatic and Zoobin Surty. Finale Performance is on the 12th July at 6pm at Ilkley Lido, LS29 0BZ.
June 13, 2025 at 4:47 PM
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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
May 20, 2025 at 9:32 AM
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🌊✨ 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
blue hats with sequins and rhinestones
April 29, 2025 at 6:30 AM
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YORKSHIRE LIFE!

www.greatbritishlife.co.uk/magazines/yo...
Ilkley Lido: 'Be part of this Hollywood Bollywood fusion' performance
EVER dreamed of swimming through the water like a mermaid? Or dancing to the infectious rhythms of Bollywood? Now’s your chance!
www.greatbritishlife.co.uk
April 20, 2025 at 10:03 PM