News for 21st Aug

Well done Adam Gardner – a best new time for 25m.

Relay practice next week.

Hello all, 

I am just sharing the following opportunity from Access Sport for any neurodivergent or disabled children across Coventry, Solihull and Warwickshire…

I am pleased to share details of an upcoming SEND Climbing Taster Session at the Warwick Sports and Wellness Hub to be shared with your families and networks.

The session is designed for disabled and neurodivergent young people who would like to have a go at climbing in a welcoming and supportive environment.

📅 Date: Thursday 20 August 2026
📍 Location: Warwick Sports and Wellness Hub Location & opening times | Sports and Wellness Hub

🕕 There are three sessions available:

• Session 1: 11:00am–12:30pm
• Session 2: 1:00pm–2:30pm
• Session 3: 3:00pm–4:30pm

Each session can accommodate up to 8 young people, with 3 coaches facilitating.

Please note that these are standing climbing sessions and no hoists are available. Parents and carers are very welcome to join in with the climbing too if they would like to.

If you or someone you know would be interested in taking part, please register using the following link Warwick Summer Inclusive Climbz.

Kind regards,

Penny Whittingham my pronouns are (She/Her)

Regional Delivery Officer – West

T:    07442876352
E:    p.whittingham@sported.org.uk
W:   www.sported.org.uk

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News for 14th August

Thank you to the club for making my  birthday special with flowers, cards and a box of gifts. I don’t feel 80!

Congratulations to Kieran Richards who completed his first 25m for a certificate (when I have found a way to get my files back).

Also some fastest training times:

Lainey Milligan set new best times for 50m Freestyle, 50m Backstroke and 50m Breaststroke.  Josiah Paterson set best times for 50m Freestyle and 50m Breaststroke. 

Sheila

News for 7th August.

Happy 21st birthday today to Leanne Gardner. Thank you so much to Rebecca McGrattan for bringing cake to celebrate my fast approaching 80th birthday.

Congratulations to the following swimmers who set best times for 25m , Kieran Richaeds, Daniel Hodge and Beth Evans. Kieran Kazimirow improved his 25m backstroke.

Sheila

Here are the dates for Atherstone Paddleability in September. Contact details are on the poster to book in.

Victoria Galuzo has earned her club tee-shirt for regular attendance. 

Squad lanes please bring flippers next week if you would like to use them.

Welcome to new member Kieran Richards.

The Paddling Club Atherstone has a special invitation to share and Paddleability has some more session dates. Please see details below.

The paddling club has a special invitation to share.

We are looking for people who haven’t paddled before to paddle with us on Sunday 9th. August between 10 and 12. We are looking for people with an additional need, which could be a disability, a medical need, a mental health need or a financial need. We are going to have a go at paddling along the Coventry Canal and we will clean up the canal as we go! This event will be free of charge. There will also be refreshments available. This is an opportunity to have a go at something new, help the environment and have fun meeting new people at the same time!

Please would you share with anyone who you think might be interested and pass on my number to book in?

Thank you so much!
Becky – 07729895050

News for 17th July

Congratulations to Beth Evans on completion of Water Safety Level 3 and Sam Lamb on completion of Personal Survival Level 2. Also well done to the following swimmers who set best times while swimming time trials for the Dudley Gala

Faith Bevan 25m backstroke

Adela Witman 50m backstroke and 50m breaststroke 

Beth Evans 50m backstroke 

Here is an urgent reminder that entries for the Dudley Gala close next Friday, 24th July. This is a gala with time graded races ( ie swimmers with similar times race together) so it is a great opportunity for pbs.

Sheila

News for 3rd July

Congratulations to Adela Witman who has completed Personal Survival Level 1.

Sheila