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Swimming in the cold

Andrew Tennet SpeakerNet Sponsor


Region:
East Midlands
Notice Period:
Emergency (maybe less than one week's notice)
Type:
Hobby
Fee:
Paid: £70.00 plus a contribution towards mileage if required
Category:
Uncategorised
Updated:
30th July 2026

Andy and his wife started open water swimming over 10 years ago and have been swimming through the winter for a number of years. They have visited various locations in the UK and Europe to experience cold water swims. It is a fast-growing pastime for a lot of people – but why does its popularity continue to expand? Andy explains the health benefits of the cold water as well as how you might begin swimming for your own mental and physical health.

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About Andrew Tennet

I was a police officer in Northamptonshire for 30 years, rising from the rank of Police Constable to Detective Chief Inspector and was an accredited Senior Investigating Officer, licensed by the Home Office to investigate the most serious of offences.

During my five or more years as part of the Homicide and Major Crime Team these skills were in constant use. Later, as the deputy head of the the Professional Standards department (the real life 'Line of Duty'), I was able to use these skills again.

I am a keen cyclist and open water swimmer as well as a qualified Open Water Lifeguard.

I have been delivering my presentations for many years or more to a wide range of groups such as the WI, Rotary Clubs, local history societies, Probus and many other social groups. I get many repeat bookings from groups which suggests that they enjoy my talks.

All of my talks are delivered by way of Powerpoint and I have all of my own equipment to do so. Many of the talks are supported by documents and photographs for your audience to examine.


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