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Guernsey 25th Swimarathon
2001
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A reminder from " Scuba " the Guernsey Swimarathon
Mascot of the dates for the 25th Guernsey Swimarathon.
This event is organised by the Swimarathon Committee, The Lions Club of
Guernsey, and Guernsey Round Table.
The Swimarathon will be officially opened by HM Bailiff de Vic G.
Carey esq., at 14.00hrs on Friday 12th October and run through until about
20.00hrs on Sunday 14th October 2001.
There will also be an official prize-giving and vin d'honeur at 17.45hrs on
Thursday 18th October 2001 at Beau Sejour Concourse in the presence of His
Excellency and Lady Foley.
It is also hoped that a special 25th party will be held on the evening of
Saturday 13th October 2001 at Beau Sejour and the Swimarathon Committee are at
present in active discussion(s) with Island FM and Beau Sejour concerning
possible ideas / arrangements.
Since its' inception the brainchild of Swimarathon President -
Harry Bisson OBE, Swimarathon has raised in excess of £730,000.00.
All monies raised have been evenly allocated to The Lions Club of Guernsey and
Guernsey Round Table who via their membership agree distributions to various
local charities and other worthy causes as they see fit to benefit.
The Swimarathon Committee are most grateful for the continued support of their
main sponsor ~ Barras Car Centre - Hyundai, and also to Bucktrout and
Co Ltd, Island FM, all competitors, individual sponsors, and helpers in
making Swimarathon the longest running and largest fundraising event in
Guernsey.
If you know of any worthy causes to which Swimarathon proceeds this year
can be given to, then please contact:-
April
2001
Links to Sponsors
www.islandfm.guernsey.net
www.hyundai-car.co.uk
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