Congratulations to Daniel Hodge on his 3rd Adult Swimming Certificate for 10 miles completed between 5th March 2019 and 17th January 2020.

Congratulations to Chloe Lawrence who has completed her National Plan Stage 5.

The Sports Forum Selection Panel has invited Josh Bailey to attend the Annual Awards Ceremony on 21st February.

For the diary

date tba  Downs Syndrome National Championships, Rugby

10th April  Good Friday  Pool closed

8th May   May day (Friday this year, 75th Anniversary of VE day)  Pool closed

Happy New Year!

3rd January was a fairly quiet club night. A few swimmers chose to try their 10 minute test before a free swim session. Congratulations to Josh Bailey who swam 471m for a new certificate.

On 20th December Adam Gardner and Connor Evans were presented with their club T shirts for regular attendance.

The Christmas Relay was won by Team 3 in a very close finish. The six swimmers in Team 3 were Josh, Elliot, Jack, Heidi, Oliver and Phoebe.

Congratulations to the winners of the club trophies for 2019

Kevin Whitmore (Junior) Trophy won by    Phoebe Tully

Colin Bunn (Senior) Trophy won by Daniel Hodge

Lions Club (Gala) Trophy won by Oliver Ingram

All the volunteers received the thanks of the club for their commitment in 2019.

Thank you to Santa for taking the time from his busy schedule to give out some early presents.

Photos are on the website.

The next swim will be on January 3rd 2020.

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to everyone.

Congratulations to William Newton on earning a new 10 minute test swim certificate, swimming 491m in the allotted time.

This years Christmas Party and Presentation Evening will be on Friday 20th December at 7.15pm in the cafe. Please bring a plate of food. Hopefully Santa will be able to drop in too, at this busy time of year. Please see poster below.

The times from the NASCH Gala on 2nd November 2019 have arrived. Well done to all swimmers.

The Christmas Party will be on 20th December from 7.15pm until 8.15pm in the café. Please bring a plate of food. Everyone is welcome.

Emergency Evacuation Plans have been updated for the pool. All independent swimmers requiring assistance to leave the pool have a copy of their own plans and their named assistants. The plan for all swimmers remains the same

Escape Procedure ( As issued by the Centre Manager)

1. If you hear the fire alarm which is an electronic siren
2. Follow the instructions of the Lifeguards
3. Carers are to assist the Lifeguards with clearing the pool.
4. The Lifeguards will assist anyone using the hoist out of the water
5. Lifeguards will then assist you should a full evacuation be necessary
6. Await a decision on poolside as to whether we require a full evacuation
7. If a full evacuation is necessary follow the instructions of the Lifeguards and Duty Manager

The staff are aware of our specific needs and also that some swimmers become distressed if the siren is activated.

On 8th November we had a distance swim night with some excellent results for some of the swimmers.

Congratulations to the following who were successful in achieving badge distances:

Chloe Lawrence                800m

Elliot Morrison                   1000m

Phoebe Tully                      1500m

The following swimmers achieved new 1 hour swim best distances:

Aidan Tully                          1200m

Daniel Hodge                     1250m

Phoebe Tully                      1600m

Josh Bailey                         2500m

William Newton                2550m

William’s distance is the furthest achieved by a club member in the 1 hour session.

Well done to all!