02/08/2015 cracking swim

We had everything today, swimmers (all 160 of you), sun (12 degrees at 7am), warm water (17.7), newbies (welcome 6 new swimmers), cuttlefish, a birthday, a unicorn, and a bike…….

 

 

…….and I didn’t see any of these. Which, I for one, was very happy about!

 

Smiling faces before our swim.

 

 

I think we should all thank this guy for holding up the wall and walkway, whilst we walk past and into the water.

 

 

 

 

 

The running group, having a quick break and showing us their guns.

 

 

Ramp crossing at 7am.

 

 

 

 

 

Struggling to get a photo of all the 160 swimmers.

 

 

 

Lesbubbles celebrated her birthday, in errr, style!

 

 

 

Anyone missing a bike? I found this in the water at Half Way and luckily some passer bys helped me pull it up to ground level.

 

Anyone missing a Unicorn? Last seen on the Corso, with plenty of friendly assistants.

 

 

 

Notices:

Guest Speaker at the next B&B monthly dinner

Tuesday 11^th August

6.30 pm at Bluewater Restaurant

On the night we will have a special presentation by our very own Caroline Kelly, Executive Director and Co-founder of the Avner Pancreatic Cancer Foundation, which was formed on the Northern Beaches in October 2008 and is a national charity dedicated to making a difference to those facing Pancreatic Cancer. Caroline will talk about how her personal experience, including how her husband’s diagnosis with pancreatic cancer and his passing thirteen months later led to their plan to make a difference to future patients to offer hope of better outcomes.

The cost of the dinner is only $25 a head and includes shared entrees, a selection of mains to choose (incl a vegetarian option), corkage (for byo wine only) and a little thank you for the staff. Glasses of beer or wine and desserts are also available at the special price of only $5 each. Numbers are limited, so bookings are essential: To avoid disappointment and secure your spot please BOOK HERE NOW,

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Royal Far West Fundraiser

Prior to the Wallabies departure for the 2015 Rugby World Cup, you are invited for lunch and a chat wit
h Bill Pulver (CEO of the Australian Rugby Union)

When: Thursday 20 August 2015

Time: 12 pm to 3 pm

Where: The Steyne Hotel, Manly

Cost: $900 for table of ten

Or $100 per person

Includes 3 course meal and beverages

A great opportunity to hear first hand from Royal Far West’s friend and ARU CEO, Bill Pulver, who will be under the spotlight and happy to take questions at this event. All proceeds from the luncheon will help Royal Far West continue to provide health services to children living in rural and remote New South Wales. Photo credit – The Australian

Stats:

Swimmers 160

New swimmers 6

Temp 17.7

Signing off Snorkles