Bracknell

Bracknell Forest residents are being encouraged to make a splash and sign up for a charity swimathon at Bracknell Leisure Centre.

The swimathon takes place at the Bracknell Council owned leisure centre on Saturday March 25 between 12noon and 5pm.

The swimathon is a sponsored swim to raise money for NCH, the national children's charity. Bracknell residents are encouraged to tackle any distance from 1500 metres to a team effort of 5,000 metres and the event is for swimmers of all ages and swimming ability.

Bracknell Cllr Iain McCracken, Executive Member for Leisure and Corporate Services, said: "With Swimathon 2006 just a few weeks away there is still time to get in a few practice lengths before the event.

"The Swimathon is a perfect way to raise money as part of your fitness regime.

"For those who haven't done so yet you can sign up for the big swimathon by visiting this website or telephoning 0845 36 700 36 or by simply picking up an entry form from Bracknell Leisure Centre."

Bracknell Leisure Centre is one of 500 pools nationwide taking part and signing people up for swimathon 2006.

This year is the 20th anniversary of swimathon and NCH aims to raise £2 million to further its work and transform the lives of vulnerable children in the local communities.

Bracknell Forest Borough Council