On 30th March Leanne Gardner was presented with her first badge and certificate for completing 5m unaided. Aaron Peters was awarded his 25m badge and certificate.

Helen Field, Sonia Kelly and Bethany Kelly received certificates to recognise the effort they put into their sponsored swim. Sonia handed more than £350 to chairperson Barbara Lanwarne and says there is still a bit more to come in. Thank you so much all of you.

There will be no swimming on Friday 6th April (Good Friday) as the pool will be closing at 6.00pm.

Very well done to Sonia Kelly, Bethany Kelly and Helen Field who all completed sponsored swims on 16th March 2012.

The distances were:

Bethany and Helen  64 lengths = 1600 metres = @ 1 mile

Sonia  74 lengths = 1850 metres = @1.15 miles.

Well done ladies and a very big thank you for raising a fantastic amount for club funds.

Kieran McFarland swam 25 metres for his badge and certificate on 9th March 2012

Two groups completed 10 minute timed swims and the following swimmers earned certificates for improving on their previous distance:

Jordan Brace  125 metres

Victor Palmer  150 metres

Liam Wright    200 metres

Ryan Bratt     200 metres

Paul McKillop   375 metres

Thomas Slater 375 metres

Well done to all!

Dates for the Diary

The Annual Club Galas will be held on the following dates:

Small Pool Gala  13th April

Main Pool Gala   27th April

On 24th February 2012

• Robert Burr swam 25 metres for his badge and certificate
• Joshua Watson swam 50 metres for his badge and certificate

Well done to you both!

This year’s Nuneaton Carnival is being held on Sunday 10th June 2012 and the theme is Britain at it’s Best. Bedworth Disabled Swimming Club took part last year with a charity stall on the gala field. Our stall included a tombola, hook a duck and games such as name the teddy bear. It was a good way to raise funds and awareness of our club. We are considering organising a stall again this year, but to do so, we will need volunteers to come along and help us on the day. If you are interested in helping us on 10th June, please speak to Marie Clarke or email her at marieclarke5@btinternet.com, or via the contact page on here. Thank you!

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