Mark Provincial Swimathon
Sunday, 17 January 2027 · 10:30am · Guildford Spectrum
The Province’s annual sponsored swim at Guildford Spectrum is taking place on Sunday 17th January 2027 at 10.30am, with the first swimmers in the water at 11am. Leading us in this year is our Chief Swimmer, W.Bro. John Massey, Deputy Provincial Grand Master.
Swimmers are encouraged to set their own targets, so the Swimathon is just as welcoming to a gentle paddler as to anyone chasing lengths. Children are very welcome to take part and every child who swims goes home with a medal. Bring your supporters and cheerleaders along too, as a noisy poolside makes the morning. Once everyone is dry we all sit down to lunch together with the brethren.
The Swimathon is organised by W.Bro. Mike Neville and has become a favourite fixture for a loyal band of regulars. It is a fun morning out, and year after year it raises a good sum for local charities. We would love to see some new faces this time.
Sponsorship and Gift Aid
Sponsorship is what turns a swim into a donation, so please download the flyer and sponsorship form (PDF), take it along to your Festive Boards and ask around. The form includes a Gift Aid declaration. If a sponsor is a UK taxpayer, their full name, home address and postcode plus a tick in the box adds another 25p to every pound they give, at no cost to them.
Cheques should be made out to The Relief Chest Scheme. When the swim is done, send your completed forms, cheques and the verification schedule from the back of the pack to Ray Seeley at the address shown on the schedule.
Taking part
Whether you want to swim, cheer or sponsor, Mike would be delighted to hear from you. Email him at mrmikeneville@aol.com or call 07415 634613.
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