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JLDSC NEWS 2021
Missed an update? All previous news can be found in the archive
JANUARY
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NOVEMBER 
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The return of the annual dinner! 
Finally we can get together again! The annual dinner will be taking place on Saturday 27th November. 
Contact Pat or Marilyn if you would like a seat - note that payment secures your place! 
The AGM will be on Sunday 28th November. 

Hand knitted JLDSC woolly hats!
Need a cosy hat to keep you warm after your (safe!) winter dips? 
Many thanks to Billie Cave of BilliKnits for all her hard work knitting these!
One can be yours for just £15 ! 



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Junior Series 2021
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Congratulations to all who took part in this years Junior Series sponsored by Granite Products. All swimmers were awarded with certificates and handmade coasters by our very talented member Julie Pearce of Seymour Ceramics. Winners were also presented with pen pots too (also lovingly made by Julie). 
Well done all and hope to see you all again next year! 
OCTOBER
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Halloween/Night Swim
​Unfortunately due to poor weather conditions we had to cancel our Halloween/night swim! Keep those outfits and we will hopefully see you next year! 

AUGUST 

MASTERS SWIM 2021 
Well done to all those who participated in yesterdays 'last minute' Masters swim. It was a fantastic course from Archirondel to Anneport and back in the sunshine! 
A big congratulations to winners Jo Brown and Jorge Cabrejas!  

JULY 

SWIMARATHON 2021 
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Well done to all those who took part in this years Swimarathon! 
Although a little different this year with lanes at different ends of the pool we all still had a great time and managed to raise a fantastic £757 for Lions Club Jersey. 
Thank you too all those who swam and donated! 

JUNE 

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Karen Delahunty Memorial Swim/Trophy
June is definitely the month for trophies!​ Well done to all who swam the 2k distance between La Hocq and La Rocque on Sunday! It was so wonderful to see so many people achieving personal bests! A special congratulations to Jo Taylor on being awarded the Karen Delahunty trophy. Jo has come so far in such a short space of time and has even shed her wetsuit and is increasing her time and distance in the water without it! A very worthy winner - Well done Jo! ​
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McLaughlin Memorial Swim/Trophy 
Congratulations to Kathryn Flemming who was awarded the new McLaughlin Memorial Trophy for her dedication and passion for open water swimming. The McLaughlin family was represented by Jean and her son John James, his wife and son. Fantastic turn out and the sun came out for us! 

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And the Flambard Trophy Goes to...
Congratulations to Denise Guegan who was awarded the Flambard Trophy for not only her commitment and dedication to open water swimming but how far she has come in such a short space of time! It is so wonderful to see her confidence and passion grow! 
(Photo: Richard Flambard presenting Denise with the trophy)

MAY 

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Club GoPro
The club invested in our very own GoPro! Check out a selection of photos in our gallery or the full range on our club Facebook page! 

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Autism Charity Swim
Although the weather got the better of us on the day and we were unable to swim due to the choppy conditions  - The club managed to raise a fantastic £525 for Autism Jersey's 'Channel your dreams' bursary!

​What do you expect when you put a bunch of swimmers on a slipway with a table full of cakes, woolly hats and swimming related items for sale  ! 


April

27/04/21 - Swim Calendar

The 2021 Swim Calendar has been sent out to club members. You can also find the document here


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  • About Us
    • Past Presidents
  • News
    • 2023 News
    • 2022 News
  • Tracking
  • Swim Info
    • Documentation
    • Swims to take part in
    • Application process
    • Safety and escort procedures
    • Travel & Accomodation
    • Safe Sea Swimming
  • Swim Calendar
  • Rolls Of Honour
    • Solo Records
    • Round Jersey Solo
    • Round Jersey Relay
    • Jersey to France Solo
    • Jersey to France Relay
    • Other Channel Island Swims
    • English Channel Solo
    • English Channel Relay
    • Other UK swims
    • International Solo
    • Charity Events
  • Media
    • Photo Gallery
    • Videos
  • Safeguarding
  • Contact
  • Links