About
Northern Wave is a lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender swimming club based in Manchester . While sessions are led by an experienced coaching team, it also provides non-coached lanes for any LGBT+ or ally members who wish to swim at their own pace; the club welcomes LGBT+ swimmers and their friends for fitness and technique sessions .
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Events by this league
2 upcoming · 21 in the past 90 days
Upcoming events
Past events (last 90 days)
March 2026

Saturday open session
Monday open session
Tuesday open session
Wednesday womxn's session
Club Social - Brunch
April 2026
Club Social - Drink and natter
Open session - Tuesday, 7 Apr 2026
Womxn's session - Wednesday, 8 Apr 2026
Open session - Saturday, 11 Apr 2026
Saturday open session
Monday open session
Tuesday open session
Wednesday womxn's session
Saturday open session
Monday open session
Committee meeting - Wednesday, 21 Apr 2026
Open committee meeting
Tuesday open session
Wednesday womxn's session
Saturday open session
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