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Many Thanks!

Rugby Sports Day for the Disabled 2012

This very popular event is being held on Sunday 6th May 2012 at the Ken Marriot Leisure Centre. It is once again being run by the three Rotary Clubs of Rugby in conjuction with Rugby Sport for the Disabled Association (RSDA).

After being left out of last year’s programme, swimming is back in again.

Entry can be arranged for individuals, if anyone is interested.

Tamworth Gala

This year’s gala at Tamworth is being held on 16th June 2012.

On 20th January, we held a presentation night, as we were unable to hold it before Christmas. It was a chance for us to get together and thank everyone for their help and support throughout 2011.

The Colin Bunn Trophy was awarded to Sheena Baird (See photo below)

The Kevin Whitmore Trophy was awarded to Gurvinder Garcha. (See photo below)

New Club T-Shirts were presented to all of our members.

Certificates were awarded to everyone who was part of the team at the Hinckley Swimming Gala.

Thanks to everyone who contributed to the snacks, sweets and drinks for the evening.

Congratulations to Stuart Croshaw on completing his 25 metres for a badge and certificate on 13th January 2012.

Happy New Year to all our members and friends.

Congratulations to Emily Robbins on completing 10 metres for her badge and certificate.

Welcome to our new voulunteer helper – Emily’s brother Daniel Robbins. Simon and Amina visited us this week – both are enjoying university life.

The presentation evening will take place after swimming on 20th January. Any contributions of snacks/sweets/drinks will be appreciated. Many thanks.

Thank you to everyone who supported the raffle, especially to Marie’s friend Vanessa Hart (http://www.sweethartcakes.co.uk ), who made the cake.

£79 was raised for club funds.

List of winners:

1. Victor Palmer (cake)

2. Victor Palmer

3. John Tomlinson

4. Gill Benn

5. Bethany Kelly

6. Oliver McFarland

7. Alison Murphy

8. Thomas Slater

9. Tracey Slater

10. Mark Day

11. Barbara Lanwarne

12. Glenys from church (Steph)

13. Thomas’s grandad

14. Fred Burgess

15. Julie Hodge

16. Nick McFarland

17. Barry Elkington

NEW HOIST READY

A new hoist has been installed at the pool at a cost of £7000. The staff have received training in it’s use and it is all ready to go.

Welcome back to all our hoist users!

Mark Day completed 800m for his badge and certificate on 2nd December.

Last chance to buy / sell raffle tickets. The draw will take place next Friday – 9th December.

Remember the pool is CLOSED on 16th December (staff christmas party).

Thank you to Barbara for the end of year newsletter.

We have now received our first ever cheque from Easy Fundraising for £27.22, which is the amount we raised up to the end of September 2011. Many thanks to everyone who has registered and helped us to raise this money.

Please visit http://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/causes/bedworthdsc  if you would like to register and help us raise some funds while you shop online, at no extra cost to yourself.

Thank you!

We have been awarded a generous grant to cover our planned expenses for the next year. This grant does not include competition items such as trophies, medals and engraving. It also depends on our continuing to fundraise at the previous level. We would to thank Sported for this kind grant.

James Askew presented Treasurer Marie Clarke with a cheque for £1049.83, which was kindly donated by the “Ram Ravers” for the disabled. James has been a member of the Ram Ravers for several years, but it has now sadly closed. As a result, their funds are been given to other clubs who help disabled people. We are very grateful for this donation, and it will be used towards the running costs of the club.

Ashley Campbell-Barker swam 400 metres for his badge and certificate on 25th November 2011.

Thomas Slater swam 1000 metres for a certificate on 25th November 2011.

Emily Robbins was presented with her T-Shirt.