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The Horsham Lions Club will hold its tenth running Swimarathon later this year when it returns some six months later than usual due to the pandemic.

The club’s biggest annual event will once again take place at The Pavilions in the Park Leisure Centre on Sunday, September 19, with the closing date for entries on Monday, August 23.

Last year’s Swimarathon was a record-breaking day after teams of fundraisers made a splash for charity on Sunday, March 15, despite being a time of uncertainty just before the start of the first lockdown.

Lion President David Trowbridge said: “Whilst the event is being held six months later than normal, it is great that Horsham Lions have been able to put on the event in 2021.

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“It is hoped that over the next two years we will be able to get back to hold the Swimarathon in March again.”

Over the last nine years, the Swimarathon has raised more than £60,000 which has been donated to a number of local schools, organisations and charities.

In 2017 and 2018 the event supported Chestnut Tree House Children’s Hospice which provides a wide range of services for children with life-shortening conditions and their families. Over the two years the event raised an amazing amount totalling £18,192.29 for the hospice.

In 2019, the Swimarathon supported Jigsaw Trust which provides specialist education and support for children and adults with autism, based on Dunsfold Park in Surrey. The event raised £5,500 was used to refurbish the children’s play area.

This is when Horsham Lions’ Swimarathon will return for a 10th year