Storming success for Rotary Swimathon

The annual Rotary swimathon organised by the Rotary Club of Macclesfield Castle was another storming success and a lot of fun had by the 41 teams raising money for local and Rotary good causes.   David Rutley, Member of Parliament for Macclesfield, as was the Mayor of Macclesfield, Cllr Liz Durham were on hand to help give certificates to finishers at Macclesfield Leisure Centre,

The five hour long event included 41 teams, with individuals swimming for up to forty five minutes at a time. By the end, a whopping total of 6,211 lengths of the 25 metre pool had been completed, which works out at over 96 miles; the same distance as it is from Macclesfield to Hull!

Speaking following the event, David said, “I was very pleased to support this year’s Swimathon and it was great to see so many people of different ages taking part and raising money for worthy local causes. I would like to thank Macclesfield Castle Rotary Club for organising the event and everyone for taking part.”

Rotarian Keith Dobson said that he was thrilled so many took part and would like to thank them and the Sponsors of the event Beaverbrooks and APlan insurance, Macclesfield  for helping make the day run so well.  He expects over  £6000 to be raised.  If you would like to enter a team  to raise funds for your charity next year on 12th March 2107 at Macclesfield leisure centre book now.  keithdobsondpa@aol.com

The Spearing’s butchers family team
James Anderton President Macclesfield Castle Rotary club, Sarah, Jean, Paul Whyte, Emma and baby Heidi-Jean, Marshall, Rachel, Macclesfield MP David Rutley