Leighton Linslade South

28/05/2026

26/05/2026

⚠️ PLEASE DO NOT SWIM IN LBAC WATERS – ASTRAL PARK IN PARTICULAR ⚠️

As the warmer weather arrives, we would like to remind everyone that swimming in any Leighton Buzzard Angling Club water is strictly prohibited and extremely dangerous.

Astral Park Lake presents particular risks, many of which are not visible from the bank:

• Deep water with sudden drop-offs and uneven lake beds
• Thick underwater w**d capable of entangling swimmers
• Soft silt and submerged obstacles beneath the surface
• Cold-water shock, even during warm weather
• Isolated areas where help may not be immediately available in an emergency

Every year, people across the UK lose their lives after entering inland waters that appear calm and inviting. Lakes are not swimming pools, and conditions below the surface can change dramatically within a few feet.

Parents and guardians are asked to speak to children and young people about the dangers of entering the water, particularly during hot weather and school holidays.

If you see anyone swimming in club waters, please report it immediately to a bailiff or committee member where safe to do so.

No fish, no football, no dare, and no attempt to cool down is worth risking your life.

Please stay safe and enjoy the lakes from the bank.

Leighton Buzzard Angling Club Committee

23/05/2026

It is going to be hot this weekend and it is half term. So lots of fun to be had. But don't let the enjoyment turn to tragedy.

Tiddenfoot Lake is not suitable for swimming and you should not swim in it. The water is quite shallow at the water's edge but quickly drops away to great depths. That coupled with a lot of submerged w**ds branches and other things to entangle swimmers makes it very dangerous. And also just consider that the catfish sculpture on the north shore is LIFE SIZE.

The other thing to be concerned about is the regular supply of the idiotic/inconsiderate depending on your tolerance who decide that it is a great place to have a barbeque. Definitely not! In addition to the litter that inevitably results, the charcoal in a tin barbeques are a great safety and fire risk. If you want a barbeque enjoy it at home.

23/05/2026

Sporting stars will attend the launch of the state-of-the-art Leighton Leisure and Community Centre.

11/05/2026

🚧 REMINDER: Splash N Play Closure This Week

Just a reminder that Splash N Play will be closed from today (Monday) through to Friday this week while repair works are carried out on the foot wash station.

We know it’s disappointing, but we want to make sure everything is fixed properly and ready for the busy season ahead!

Thank you for your patience while we get everything sorted.

08/05/2026

Let’s not forget that today marks 81 years since the end of the Second World War ..:

08/05/2026

🚧 A little splash update!

We hate to be the bearers of bad news, but the Splash 'N' Play will be taking a short timeout Monday–Friday next week while we carry out repairs to the foot wash station (which has been causing us a few headaches since installation 😅).

It’s completely out of our hands, but we want to make sure everything is perfect before the busy season kicks off!

Thanks for bearing with us while we get things sorted.