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In pictures: Dogs make a splash at city's lido

Shariqua Ahmedin Peterborough
News imageShariqua Ahmed/BBC Trudy, a woman in red and white swimsuit, is standing in an outdoor pool. Next to her is Gemma, wearing a cerise swimsuit. Both are holding Daisy, a white and black dog, who has a red toy in her mouth. They are looking at the camera and smiling.Shariqua Ahmed/BBC
Trudy and Gemma brought Daisy, 10, a rescue "Sprollie", for her first visit to the lido

There were wagging tails and plenty of splashes at Peterborough Lido as hundreds of dogs took to the water for the venue's annual dog swim.

The first of three such events was held on Sunday to mark the end of the season at the Grade II listed pool, which celebrated its 90th birthday this year.

A spokesperson said: "The dog swims have become such a popular event in the lido calendar and it's a really fun way to finish the season.

"The water is still heated, with the temperature currently at 25C, so it's a swim that everyone will enjoy."

This year's season began on 28 March, two months earlier than last year. There will be further dog swims on Friday and Sunday to round it off.

News imageShariqua Ahmed/BBC Amber, a woman in a black and white striped swimsuit. She is standing next to her dog, Luna.Shariqua Ahmed/BBC
Amber with three-year-old Luna
News imageShariqua Ahmed/BBC Dan, a man wearing a green T-shirt and a cap and sunglasses. He is holding his white dog in his hands, while standing in the pool by the edge.Shariqua Ahmed/BBC
Keen swimmer Ralphie is a three-year-old mixed-breed dog, brought along by owner Dan, who said they both loved the event
News imageShariqua Ahmed/BBC Jason, a man in a blue shirt. He is holding his dog, Sansa, in his arms while standing in the pool.Shariqua Ahmed/BBC
Sansa, an 18-month-old golden retriever, was working on her swimming skills with owner Jason
News imageShariqua Ahmed/BBC Shakespeare, a white cockapoo, wearing a green bathrobe.Shariqua Ahmed/BBC
It was the first visit to the lido for Shakespeare, an eight-year-old cockapoo, who received a lot of compliments for his fetching bathrobe
News imageShariqua Ahmed/BBC A white building with three arched doorways is set against a blue sky with wispy white cloud. A sign above the door reads "The Lido" and features an umbrella logo.Shariqua Ahmed/BBC
Peterborough Lido marked its 90th birthday this year
News imageShariqua Ahmed/BBC Rebecca, a woman in a blue, sleeveless swimsuit and black sunglasses is standing in a pool, holding her black cockapoo dog in her arms. She is looking at the camera and smiling.Shariqua Ahmed/BBC
Ringo, a four-month-old cockapoo, came along with Rebecca for his first swim
News imageShariqua Ahmed/BBC Hannah, a woman with blonde hair, holding her dog, Piper in the pool. She is looking up in the air and smiling.Shariqua Ahmed/BBC
Hannah and Piper said they had a "great time"
News imageShariqua Ahmed/BBC Darren, a man in glasses, is bare-chested and wearing black swimming shorts. He is standing in the pool with his bulldog, Babygirl, whose paws are on the side of the pool. She is wearing a pink jacket.Shariqua Ahmed/BBC
Darren came with his bulldog, Babygirl, who he said was "nervous but having a good time"
News imageShariqua Ahmed/BBC Wenda, a woman in a black swimsuit, is crouching by the pool with her black Labrador, Chester.Shariqua Ahmed/BBC
Chester, a 13-year-old Labrador, came with Wenda from Leeds to enjoy the heated outdoor pool
News imageShariqua Ahmed/BBC Phoebe, a woman and Charley, a man, in the water, holding their dog and smiling for camera. The dog, Honey, is sandy coloured and wearing a yellow bouyancy aid.Shariqua Ahmed/BBC
Phoebe and Charley brought their dog Honey, who is nearly two years old

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