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Congratulations to Club swimmers Kelly Young and Richard Percival who have just returned from Malaga after competing for Team GB in the World Transplant Games. Both came away with a number of gold medals with Kelly also breaking the world record in the 100m backstroke for her age-group. Kelly Young and Richard Percival Results Kelly : Gold in the 50 and 100m backstroke and 4 x 50m freestyle and medley relays Bronze in the 200m freestyle, 200m IM and 50m freestyle World record in 100m backstroke Richard:

What are your thoughts of Stratford Park Outdoor Pool? Stroud District Council and a group of volunteer supporters have recently got together to investigate the future of Stratford Park Outdoor Pool and to see how it can be improved and restored to the beautiful attraction it was in the 1930s. As part of this project, we want to hear the voices and opinions of everyone in the Stroud area and involve you in how the project develops.

Hello Everyone Just to let you know that there will not be a session at Archway on Monday morning - unfortunately we have had to cancel it. The Sunday morning session at Stratford Park however will go ahead as usual, Any queries please let me know. Have a great weekend ! Mark

Spotted by club members. Bob Holman revisits Stratford Park Outdoor Pool in it’s 80th year to marvel at it’s design and swim a few lengths… PDF Link (from Swimming Times magazine)

Hello Everyone Just to let you know that the session will start at 7.30 am on Bank Holiday Monday rather than 6.30 am, Have a good weekend Mark

Sean Kinsey, William Lee, Richard Percival, Jessica Wooddisse, Andy Tarr, Mark Partridge Swimmer Event Time Position Jessica Wooddisse 100m freestyle 1:05.31 1st 200m freestyle 2:17.82 1st 400m freestyle 4:45.65 1st Mark Partridge 50m freestyle 28.51 1st 100m breaststroke 1:19.48 1st 100m backstroke 1:17.93 4th 400m freestyle 5:17.89 2nd Richard Percival 50m freestyle 32.53 4th 100m freestyle 1:11.85 5th 200m freestyle 2:43.75 4th William Lee 50m fly 34.22 6th 50m backstroke 37.

Dear All, The following changes have been made to swim sessions over the Easter break: Friday 14th April - 07:30 - 08:30 at Archway Sunday 16th April - No session Monday 17th April - No session

Results from Royal Navy Masters 2017 (Millfield School) Mark Partridge, Jessica Wooddisse, William Lee Swimmer Event Time Position Jessica Wooddisse 50m Freestyle 31.19 4th 400m Frontcrawl 4:49.55 1st 50m Butterfly 32.98 2nd Mark Partridge 50m Freestyle 28.39 3rd 50m Breaststroke 34.70 2nd 100m Individual Medley 1:14.93 4th William Lee 100m Frontcrawl 1:07.36 5th 100m Butterfly 1:24.17 2nd 100m Backstroke 1:21.72 2nd 100m Individual Medley 1:18.65 3rd

Dear All, The Club AGM is to be held on Monday 20th February at 6.30 pm at the Britannia in Nailsworth. Everyone is welcome to attend. It would be great to see some new members on the committee next year and attached is a form for nominations. If you wish to stand for any of the positions on the Committee please complete and return by the 27th January with your details.

Mark Partridge, Mike Joffe, Sandy Jones, Jessica Wooddisse Swimmer Event Time Position Mark Partridge 100m Individual Medley 1.14.84 4th 50m Butterfly 31.92 3rd 50m Backstroke 34.91 4th 50m Breaststroke 34.72 2nd 50m Freestyle 28.46 2nd Mike Joffe 50m Backstroke 47.72 7th 50m Breaststroke 47.07 5th 50m Freestyle 36.38 7th Sandy Jones 100m Individual Medley 1.22.70 1st 50m Butterfly 35.13 1st 50m Backstroke 38.32 1st 50m Breaststroke 43.06 2nd 50m Freestyle 33.