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12 hours in the water - Swimming up stream....

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12 hours in the water - Swimming up stream.... What a team of swimmers have decided to do to support a community.  https://www.justgiving.com/Activeblu Keswick 2015 As many of you know the North of the country has been badly effected by the floods. As Active Blu is based in Cumbria and Lancashire with many of the squads families, friends and businesses have been effected by the horrendous floods.  The Coaches, Squad and 315 Health Club staff and members are joining together for a 12 hour swim at their venue in Lancaster.  The plan to have 4 lanes and 4 groups swimming non stop for 12 hours. .....This is to raise funds to support those effected by the floods and bring people together to support the community.  On 19th dec 2015 at 8am we start this challenge - We have 4 teams of people coming together and swimming for 12 hours.  Lane 1 - Active Blu coaches - Emma, Tom and Paddy will take it in turns to swim from 8am - 8pm - Ouch.  Lan

Lots of news....

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Whats been happening!! Time goes by so quickly.... its important we stop now and again to appreciate, celebrate just how much we have achieved this year, its also a good time to thank all those around us that have supported our challenges and aspirations. Abingdon - 3 day course 2015 I realised that looking back, the last time I posted was in May. Well it has been a busy 7 months, however I think as someone that likes to support and educate people I will write and share much more - at least on a monthly basis. For now lets have a quick catch up as some exciting things have been happening. Active Blu Venue 2015 Open Water Stuff.... The 2015 Open water swimming season was a great success - Not only seeing record numbers take to the water in Active Blu sessions on Windermere, but the Great North Swim saw over 10,000 swimmers take the plunge into the Lake and events all across country saw a massive increase in popularity. A massive thank you as always to the Active Bl