Christmas Bazaar
A few
images of the recent "Friends" Christmas Bazaar that managed to raise £894-43p

















Swimathon 2009
Swimathon took place on Saturday 31st October over 40 people took part to
raise funds for the pool and enjoy themselves in the process.
Here
are a few images of the day, thanks to Lisa & Darren for taking some great
pictures.


























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Thank
you everyone who took part, counted and who sponsored those taking part.
There
are loads more pictures but we are limited for space so if you would like to
see some more, please email us at the pool and we will send you details of how
to view and download other images.
Half Marathon 2009
This
years Half Marathon/Multi Terrain/Fun Run was held on Sunday 11th October.
The
weather was awful for the 40 people who took part to raise money for the pool.
It rained so much that our pictures are not up to our usual standard. Rain got
every were, it even managed to get into a digital camera which is now a write
off.





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Thank
you to everyone who took part to help the pool
Shrivenham Fete
Saturday 29th August (Opens 1-30pm)
The
Morrison Family and friends are again raising funds and awareness about the
pool and its work by inviting you to CHANCE YOUR ARM. A variety of games
from yesteryear will be waiting for you to test your skill or luck on, including
Shove H''ppennny, Roll a Penny, Bagatelle, a mini skittle alley and others. A
wide selection of prizes are on offer to the winners so come along have some
fun and support the pool
Assisting will be some members of the "Friends of Thamesdown Hydrotherapy
Pool" along with literature about the pool and its work .
Plant Sale at Shrivenham
Here
are a few images of the very successful plant sale that was held in front of
Shrivenham Memorial Hall on Saturday the 4th April. Special thanks to Jane
Anne Morrison, Family and Friends who produced and nurtured so many wonderful
plants to sell on the day. Thank you everyone who bought plants and supported
the day and helped to raise £224-48p

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Friends Christmas Bazaar 2008.
Thanks
to everyone who contributed to making this years event the best ever.
In 2
hours we managed to raise £960 a new record for the event.
Here
are a few images of the day.






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Swimathon 2008
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Honest I want
to take part |

Emma & Chad |

Happy Sally |

Thomas & Dad |

Well done Chris 40 lengths completed |

All Change |

Cheers |

Great Effort |

Well Done |

Aunty Lizzie fresh as a Daisy |

Jon the training paid off 50 lengths! |

How do I get into these situations? |

Hard Work! |

I'm Happy |

Fascinated |

Michael |

Really Keen |

Family Effort |
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Sara's Joy |

One for the
Road |
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Must I? |

Your Turn |

Done It |

Relaxed |

All Smiles |

Mick the Counter |

Style |

Channel swimmer |
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Cat Woman |

Vyv |

Joyce |

Can Cats Swim? |

A novel way of collecting sponsorship |

Well done Debbie |

The one that nearly got away
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Harry's Team 2008
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11-00 am the
Start |

Buzz Light
Year starts the Fun Run |
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Chris & Nick
on their way |

Charge |

Witchy Poo, Tom the cameras this way |

Dan the Running Man |

Dave sets off |

Getting Ready |

Morning Sean |

Mr & Mrs |

Hello Wendy |

Spot the Harry Logos |

The Fun Run Rush |

The Fosters set out |

Spot Jan |

Pat late on Parade |

Pat Striding Out |

One Steppers by the Right Quick March |

Jean, Debbi and Emma, are we there yet? |

Hello Girls |

Looking Good |

Nick & Chris |

Too fast for the Camera |

Bendy Wendy & Escorts |

Alison looking good |

Dig in Chris |

Camera, Start running. Jan & Squara |

Camera opportunity |

Chris & Kate coming home |

Congratulations |

Dan flies home |

Done it, way to go Al |

Fossie Finishing |

Go Freddie |

Monty's finest hour |

Go Shazza |

Job well done David |

Good job Girls |

Gemma & Kev |

Nathan waving to his Fans |

Nearly there Poo |

Sean & Mum finishing |

Speaky Sue |

The other Sean finishes |

Tom thunders home |

We got a medal |
Recent Presentations

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Neil Lee Treasurer of the
“Friends” presents a cheque to Thamesdown Hydrotherapy Pool Association
Chairman Peter Jones for the security upgrade project for £2,127.62

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Thamesdown
Hydrotherapy Pool Association Chairman Peter Jones receives a joint cheque
from Swindon Branch NASS Chairman Giuseppe Lorusso, “Friends” Treasurer Neil
Lee and “Friends” Chairperson Barbara Charlwood. The Shower project meant that
the groups pooled resources with NASS contributing £1,000 & the “Friends"
£1,066.82.
Well done Patrick
When there is fundraising to be done at the
Hydrotherapy Pool, Patrick Broderick always helps out.
Over many years Patrick has undertaken
Runs, Walks & Swims to raise money for the Pool. Taking part in the 2007
Swindon Half Marathon Multi Terrain Run he raised a staggering £1,528.
Here Pat can be seen handing over the
cheque to Pool Assistant, Edwina Baker.

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Well done Patrick and thank you from
everyone at the Pool
Events/Support
Page
The Friends Christmas Bazaar.
Saturday 24th November
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on any image to enlarge it

The Mayor & Mayoress of Swindon officially declare
the bazaar open aided and abetted by Barbara Charlwood (Chairman of the
Friends) & Ken Hislop (Trustee of the Pool Association)

As always the Gift Wrapped present tree was popular
with young and old alike.

The Tombola with some great prizes

Prizes Galore

Guess my Birthday?

Bargains to be had
A big thank you to the Volunteers who manned the
stalls and everyone who donated such wonderful items to sell and raffle.
Look forward to seeing you all next year!