Benjamin Pennington is fundraising for Civil Liberties Trust

21 miles in a lake .. at night

Two Way Lake Windermere

on 09/08/2009

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Team members:

Benjamin Pennington Michael Pennington Thea Hutchinson

Raising money for

Civil Liberties Trust

Charity Registration No. 1024948

The Civil Liberties Trust aims to promote and raise awareness of Human Rights in the UK, to advance the education of the public in the rights, liberties and duties of all citizens and public servants. It also provides specialist legal advice, assistance and representation to people who are unable to access it. Founded in 1963, the Trust works closely with the campaigning organisation Liberty choosing to pursue its objectives by mostly funding Liberty to carry out specific charitable activities.

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Benjamin Pennington

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Raised: 100%

Target: £500.00
Raised so far: £500.71

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My story

A huge thank you for all the support and donations! I made it! The final time was 10 hours 5 mins - a pleasure all the way (except for the bits that hurt!). Donations are still hugely welcome - if not this time then for my Channel Swim July 2010.

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Benjamin Pennington

Do something crazy .. raise some money for charity. Sounds like a plan!

Me: A 21 mile swim in Lake Windermere ... at night. Water temperature a balmy 16 degrees.

You: Wallets out, hands in pockets, rummages down the back of the sofa all in aid of the charity Liberty who campaign tirelessly to defend our human rights and civil liberties.

Michael Pennington & Thea Hutchinson

Please don't forget my support team either - Michael and Thea. Swimming up and down Lake Windermere for fun might be a bit crackers but following in a rowing boat encouraging and feeding me on demand has to rank up there on any list of strange activities worthy of your support.

Thanks for both your support and donations. They'll keep me going past the ten hour mark!

	well done ben. any idea when swim club starts again!? Donation by simon ball 25/08/09	£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid
	Mate - fantastically well done on the swim. Pictures looked amazing. Donation by leon keller 09/08/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	well done ben! your photos look great! gemma Donation by Gemma Ware 09/08/09	£10.00
	Thea, hope you're not counting blisters already! I know you love rowing :-) xxx Donation by Linda Paulus 08/08/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good luck - and keep that outboard motor well hidden! Donation by Tony Hope 07/08/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	See you there - I'll be the one in the (hopefully) nice warm boat this time! Donation by katie goodall 06/08/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Well done for even saying yes to the ridiculous idea!!! Donation by Ray Cortis 03/08/09	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Not more bleedin' fundraising! Best of luck Ben! Don't forget to slather on the goose fat! xxxx Donation by Jenny O'Mahony 02/08/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good luck guys! Donation by Liz Davidson 02/08/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	good luck Donation by Peter 31/07/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Donation by Anonymous 30/07/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Donation by Dave Payne 30/07/09	£12.00 + £3.38 Gift Aid
	Good Luck Thea xx Donation by Sarah Adams 30/07/09	£7.00 + £1.97 Gift Aid
	Good luck! Donation by Massi 29/07/09	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Good luck Ben! Donation by Stella Bili 28/07/09	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	apparently it's slightly downhill on the way-back Donation by Ben Bennett 27/07/09	£15.60 + £4.40 Gift Aid
	Go Ben!! wowsers.... what a challenge. You are v brave. All the best - you can do it!! just think of me on your toes... i will catch you. :-) xxx Donation by Florence Kinnafick 27/07/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Brrr. 16 degrees. And dark. Good luck! Donation by Helen Oldfield 27/07/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Best of Luck Ben. 21 miles is an awesome target. Enjoy it if you can. Phil Donation by Philip Bishop 27/07/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Donation by Michael Pennington 26/07/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Go Thea Donation by Fred Sharrock 25/07/09	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Good luck Ben - but how are you going to swim and twitter?? Donation by Vibeka 25/07/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Swim for freedom, my man Donation by Finbarr MARTIN 24/07/09	£21.00 + £5.92 Gift Aid
	Look on the bright side. No jellyfish. Good luck! Donation by Naomi Branston 24/07/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	goood luck Donation by Gareth Jones 24/07/09	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Good luck all! Donation by Hylton Millar 24/07/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good luck Ben! Donation by Jon Harvey 24/07/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Best of luck to you Ben! Donation by Raymond Hogan 24/07/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	I think you need to tell the lake people that it's a river. Feel the burn, but avoid the warm patches. Good luck! Donation by Ribsy 24/07/09	£5.11 + £1.44 Gift Aid
	Good luck! Donation by Francis Hutchinson 24/07/09	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

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Offline donations:	£0.00
Gift Aid plus supplement:	£138.41

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