<p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Well, we did it (just). In 1 hour and 25 minutes we managed to complete 510 lengths. Damian did 178, Robert did 202 and Andy did a very impressive 130 all by breaststroke. We have hit our target of &pound;500 but please give more if you can, it all goes to a very good cause. Time for a rest now I think!</p> <p><span><span style="font-size: small;">Stirley Community Farm Programme in Huddersfield launched with tremendous local support. Following plenty of hard work Yorkshire Wildlife Trust (YWT) are on the cusp of beginning something really exciting!</span></span></p> <p><span><span style="font-size: small;">YWT were delighted to have been offered a &pound;300,000 grant from Veolia Cre8 Challenge Fund to take forward their plans of restoring the traditional stone barn to create a hub for learning, events and wildlife conservation. To ensure this project is a success YWT need to raise &pound;30,000 of match funding.</span></span></p> <p><span><span style="font-size: small;">To help raise this money three friends have joined together to form the "Stirley Swimmers" and will be taking part in a 1.5 hour swimathon in an attempt to swim 500 lengths (25mtr pool) and to raise &pound;500. The swim will take place on Saturday 14th January 2012 at the Galpharm Stadium Pool in Huddersfield.</span></span></p> <p><span><span style="font-size: small;">Help us bring wildlife back to the meadows of West Yorkshire &ndash; please support Stirley Community Farm appeal today by sponsoring the Stirley Swimmers!</span></span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p>