Mental Health Swims Loch of the Lowes, Borders

Mental Health Swims Loch of the Lowes, Borders is a peer support community. You enter the water at your own risk. Come join us.

Well it is official.I have contacted MHS and told them I will no longer be hosting swims.The days turned into weeks then...
14/11/2024

Well it is official.
I have contacted MHS and told them I will no longer be hosting swims.
The days turned into weeks then months and before I knew it was a year since I last hosted a Mental Health Swim.
Life is hectic and I wanted to give my swims and the lovely people who joined me 100%.
I met so many wonderful people with so many amazing stories.
I take joy from the fact that attendees made friends and continue to swim together.
I am always happy to join someone on a swim. If you fancy a dook ask me, if I can I WILL join you.
If anyone fancies hosting a swim contact Mental Health Swims mentalhealthswims and see what you can do.

Unfortunately due to having had a virus then chest infection means that I have not been in the water for 5 weeks. I have...
18/12/2023

Unfortunately due to having had a virus then chest infection means that I have not been in the water for 5 weeks. I have lost a lot of my acclimatisation so I don't feel confident or happy to support/lead a swim. I would not want to put anyone at risk.
I feel disappointed as it means I cannot host a swim until I feel comfortable in the water.
I hope to see you out and about as I get back in the water but will not be taking a leading role.

Wishing all my swim friends a festive period that brings you some joy whatever you may be doing.
I hope to see you all soon.

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***NO SWIMS UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE***

Location: Loch of the Lowes, Scottish Borders. What3words -
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Booking via More Human link in Bio available 7 days before swim.

is a peer support community.
You enter the water at your own risk and are responsible for your own safety at all times.
Everyone is welcome to join. We won't judge you if you just want to paddle/sit in the water. If you don't want to swim, you can join us for a litter pick.

http://www.mentalhealthswims.co.uk/






















I hadn't opened the booking for next Monday's swim as I was not sure if I would have recovered enough from this virus. U...
23/11/2023

I hadn't opened the booking for next Monday's swim as I was not sure if I would have recovered enough from this virus. Unfortunately I still do not feel well enough to be out and about.
Rather than cancel at the last minute I have decided to not go ahead with the swim.
I am very sorry to not have the swim as I know you all look forward to it.
I look forward to swimming with you all just before Christmas for a festive swim on 23rd Dec.

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Next swim: SATURDAY 23rd Dec ,
then for your diary;

TUESDAY 2nd Jan .
(dates & times may be subject to change)
Location: Loch of the Lowes, Scottish Borders. What3words -
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Booking via More Human link in Bio available 7 days before swim.

is a peer support community.
You enter the water at your own risk and are responsible for your own safety at all times.
Everyone is welcome to join. We won't judge you if you just want to paddle/sit in the water. If you don't want to swim, you can join us for a litter pick.

http://www.mentalhealthswims.co.uk/






















We had a lovely swim last weekend.The loch was so calm. Great company and chat. New and familiar faces.Looking forward t...
11/11/2023

We had a lovely swim last weekend.
The loch was so calm. Great company and chat. New and familiar faces.
Looking forward to our next swim on MONDAY 27th Nov @ 1pm.
We hope you can join us.

Thank you to everyone who came for a swim this afternoon. It's been about a month since I last swam so I definitely felt...
23/10/2023

Thank you to everyone who came for a swim this afternoon. It's been about a month since I last swam so I definitely felt cool, but chatting with everyone lifted my mood and I felt the benefits of the water.
The water was so still and beautiful.
Thank you to Callum for being our group photographer.

I am delighted to say that thanks to a fundraising campaign and ongoing donations that Mental Health Swims is able to continue for another year.

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Next swim: SATURDAY 4th November @ 9am. ***NOTE TIME***
then dates for your diary
MONDAY 27th Nov @ 1pm,
SATURDAY 23rd Dec ,
TUESDAY 2nd Jan .
(dates & times may be subject to change)

Apologies. I have postponed tomorrow's swim as I am unwell. I have moved it to the following Monday 23rd Oct. Everyone w...
15/10/2023

Apologies. I have postponed tomorrow's swim as I am unwell. I have moved it to the following Monday 23rd Oct. Everyone who booked has been notified, their booking cancelled and donations refunded.
If you can join us on Monday 23rd at 1pm please book via the link below.
https://events.more-human.co.uk/event/1697386814415x602499249425350700
Photo is from my recent trip to Harris & Lewis.

Our next swim is open for booking.For more details and to book, click on the link below.We hope you can join us next Mon...
09/10/2023

Our next swim is open for booking.
For more details and to book, click on the link below.
We hope you can join us next Monday (16th) at 1pm.
Swim are free but if you possibly can, Mental Health Swims really needs any donations to keep swims like our continuing. We appreciate times are hard so we would rather you can come than worry about needing to give a donation.
https://events.more-human.co.uk/event/1696872864186x826875830739140600

It was supposed to be dry weather but at least the water was calm!Another fab swim this morning. New faces, great chat a...
23/09/2023

It was supposed to be dry weather but at least the water was calm!
Another fab swim this morning. New faces, great chat and smiles.
Thank you to Ruth for letting me take her photo modelling her Mental Health Swims T-shirt purchased from MHSwims website which helps raise much needed funds.
Even saying at the start I would like a group photo after the swim I still forgot. Doh 🤣
Next swim:*** NEW DATE*** MONDAY 16th October then SATURDAY 4th November .

Apologies I am late to opening the bookings as life has been exhausting recently.Our next swim is at 10am this Saturday ...
18/09/2023

Apologies I am late to opening the bookings as life has been exhausting recently.
Our next swim is at 10am this Saturday (23rd Sept). Note we have moved to our later winter time of 10am.
For more info and to book your place click on the link below.
Swims are free but if you are able, any donations are gratefully received by the charity. Please see my previous post about the uncertainty of Mental Health Swims.
https://events.more-human.co.uk/event/1695051156245x196350576922460160
The photo is from a recent day trip to the Isle of Canna.

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