Horncastle Swimming Pool joins the world’s biggest fund raising swim

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Horncastle Pool, which is run by East Lindsey District Council, is one of over 580 pools taking part nationwide in Swimathon 2011. People in Horncastle can attend either day, or both, between 4pm and 7pm to complete their swim.

Portfolio Holder for Leisure at the District Council, Councillor Adam Grist, encouraged everyone to take part: “The world’s biggest fundraising swim is the perfect way to start the New Year on a healthy note. Swimming is proven to be a great form of exercise whatever your ability. It’s relaxing for mind and body, and helps to build endurance, muscle strength and cardio-vascular fitness. The District Council is working hard to encourage more people to take part in leisure activities and we hope this event is well supported.”

TV presenter and keen swimmer Gail Porter and Olympic gold medallist Duncan Goodhew are support the event which involves individual challenges of 1K, 2.5k and 5k swims and also a team 5K challenge which would be ideal for local businesses to take part.

Between April 8 and 10, 22,000 swimmers will raise more than £2 million for Marie Curie Cancer Care and the Swimathon Foundation. Funds will help support Marie Curie Nurses who provide free nursing care to people with terminal cancer and other terminal illnesses, in the place of their choice.

Individual and team entries to Swimathon 2011 are open until April 6. To enter go online to www.swimathon.org or call 0845 36 700 36. Please contact Horncastle Swimming Pool for further details on 01507 522489