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The event was introduced to the club fixture list in 1983 to develop relations between the swimming club and the recently established running club.  Four decades later many of today's entrants are able to claim "dual qualification".

Lizzie Cecil bagged sisterly bragging rights over Antonia and Jessica by storming home to take the magnificent Colin Cooper cup.

John Luckhurst second

Mike Harris third

William Lynham fourth

Fiona Campbell fifth

History and memories shared -   history of the Bridge to Bridge; memories of Sir Anthony Cleaver; plus tales of Jenny who introduced him to the club.

And a big-birthday big-surprise for Norman Jones.

We swam an 800m race in memory of a real gentleman and true friend to many longer-term members.  The race prizes were provided by Jon and Laura Tomlinson, whose friendship "blossomed" at the club in 2005 during Roy's presidency and retain a close affection for President Wrey.  Jon was unable to join us (on duty with the teenagers' Saturday commitment) but Laure was present to share late 20th century club tales.

Silverware for Paul (the hat) Atherton.

The Rosie George mile + 1 metre.  The 1 metre is in recognition of the fact that Rosie has also swum the more difficult France to England crossing (1967) as well as England to France (on 19 July 1961).  The one metre also affords Rosie bragging rights as sponsor of the club's longest race.

A race and cup celebrating Jock Fee and his work colleague and fellow club member Peter Saunders.  Jock was the third and last Serpentine Lido Superintendent.  The others being Sid Richardson and Ted Stoter, who was appointed when the Lansbury Lido opened in 1930.  The Lido Superintendent was a direct employee of the Royal Parks.  The post lapsed when operation of the Lido became a commercial franchise in1983.

Plus a first appearance lakeside for new boy Jasper.

Sakura Adams and the nippers were on hand to present the Sid Levy cup to Esme Davey.  Her first silverware.  Proof that you don't need to be a speedster to grab the spoils.

The five-race series commenced in February, with our championship contested through winter, spring and early summer.  The distances -  50m, 100m, 200m, 400m and 800m.  Or if you prefer 55 yards, 110 yards, 220 yards, 440 yards, 880 yards.