My story
A big thanks to everyone who sponsored myself and Matt for the swim. I'm happy to announce that I survived AND completed the swim in a personal best time on 3hrs 28mins!! (In fact, my only time....) Mouth stayed closed and swans were avoided; and happy to say Vinny that you didnt have to double your money!
We will leave it up to someone else (NOT Iain Bart's) to sort out the next event! 
Oh, BIG thanks to the boat crews, without them we would have not swam in a straight line........
On 26th July, myself and Matt swam 5.25 mile in Derwent water (lake district) to raise money for St Margaret's Somerset Hospice. All donations have been greatly appreciated!...............
Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor me: St Margaret's Somerset Hospice gets your money faster and, if you’re a UK taxpayer, Justgiving makes sure 25% in Gift Aid, plus a 3% supplement, are added to your donation. Also if you have time, please check out Matt's page on www.justgiving.com/matthoughton
So please sponsor me now!
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Well Done Rich! Donation by Maureen & David Hale 08/08/08 |
£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid | |
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You looked F***ing Gay! Donation by Matt Francis 31/07/08 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid | |
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Remember to keep your mouth closed! :-) Donation by Samantha (Libby & Milly) 23/07/08 |
£6.37 + £1.80 Gift Aid | |
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Good Luck Rich - go for it!! Donation by Sue and Ray 23/07/08 |
£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid | |
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You're too thin. Eat lard. Donation by Sam & Kim 21/07/08 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid | |
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Motorised flippers would go down a treat!! WELL DONE YOU for stepping up to the challenge! Lots a luck!! Donation by Charlotte B (Henry&Gracie) 21/07/08 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid | |
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Good luck! Watch out for floating logs! Donation by Gill and Jim 20/07/08 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid | |
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Remember its not a race and keep blowing those bubbles. Bet you have done lots of training! Best of Luck Theo, Owen & Warren Donation by The Cannon boys 20/07/08 |
£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid | |
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2nd time lucky! Wishing you lots of luck, thank you x Donation by Sandra Cheetham 19/07/08 |
£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid | |
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Good luck! I'll be there on the side trying to hold Meg back from diving in to join you!! Donation by Vicki 14/07/08 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid | |
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The girls reckon they can do it under 1 hr,,, EASY EASY EASY Donation by Gav, Sam, Hol & Meg Cheetham 13/07/08 |
£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid | |
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If you both manage it under 3 hours I'll buy you both a pint and slap you on the back. Go swim boy, go!! Donation by Barts 'The drop out' 10/07/08 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid | |
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good luck cocknocker! Donation by nick webster 07/07/08 |
£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid | |
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I don't get it! Are you swimming to France or up a lake? Either way, good luck with it you nutters x Donation by Rich Sanders 07/07/08 |
£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid | |
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As I said to Matt As you two are swimming I'll be along side with a nice cold can of larger. Enjoy the swim mate Donation by Skins 06/07/08 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid | |
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We're doomed! Donation by Matt Houghton 05/07/08 |
£8.63 + £2.43 Gift Aid | |
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Meg and Barney will rescue you if all else fails ! Donation by Mum and Dad 05/07/08 |
£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid | |
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Don't forget to shave down for that extra speed (+ another £5 donation...) I'll be right behind you all the way (metaphorically speaking, of course) Donation by David Fletcher 05/07/08 |
£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid | |
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not sure keswick is ready for that hot bod - good luck lovely x Donation by daps 05/07/08 |
£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid | |
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The Guiness is on ice mate......good luck! Big wet licks from Lucy xx Donation by Gray, Vic & Lucy 03/07/08 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid | |
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H2O: two parts Heart and one part Obsession. Good Luck Mate. Donation by Ben 02/07/08 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid | |
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Good luck mate! Donation by Matthew Fletcher 29/06/08 |
£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid | |
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Sam (Friday 5pm class) says "don't forget to blow bubbles and breathe". We all think you're mad! Good Luck. Donation by Gunnell Family 29/06/08 |
£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid | |
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Give it some beans! Donation by Leon 20/06/08 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid | |
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Bro, this means loads to us, good luck, PS don't forget your arm bands! Donation by Tom & Cheets 18/06/08 |
£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid | |
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Good Luck Donation by Julia Hale 18/06/08 |
£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid | |
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Good luck - watch out for those swans! Donation by Ele & Lee 18/06/08 |
£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid | |
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Should improve your swimming! Donation by Claire,Colin &Myles 18/06/08 |
£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid | |
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I'll pay double if you don't make it! Donation by Vinnie 18/06/08 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid | |
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Let's get the ball rolling eh Birko! Enjoy it fella! Donation by Dunc 18/06/08 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
| * Total raised online: | £465.00 |
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| Offline donations: | £0.00 |
| Gift Aid plus supplement: | £131.15 |
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