Hampstead Heath ponds management tells people swimming illegally in the ponds to stay away, particularly during hot weather. Reporting on remarks by Gregory Jones KC, the ponds boss says individuals should consider whether going to an open space on a very hot day is something they want to do before they go. The comments are presented as guidance aimed at discouraging unauthorised access and swimming at the Heath. The outlets describe a message that focuses on public restraint and safer alternatives while the ponds are not being used lawfully. The guidance includes a suggestion that, instead of entering the ponds illegally, people should stay at home and take a cold shower. The reporting ties the message to the conditions associated with high temperatures, implying that the risks and pressures of hot weather make it especially important for people to follow rules around the site. Both sources frame the statements as advice from the official responsible for managing the ponds, rather than as a description of a specific enforcement action or incident.