Channel Swim Local girl Madeleine Thomas, a pupil of Westgate School, was a member of the successful Winchester City Penguin junior girls SEA6 team that completed the Channel night crossing in 10 hours 18 minutes on 9th July. Just 17 minutes over the record. 10/07/2021, 08:09:59 - Madeleine swimming. The six schoolgirls No wetsuits were allowed and the water had trained for two was 15.4ºC. Rather on the chilly side. years in open water to raise £10,000 for Solent MIND, handsomely achieved! Kate Steels and Rory Fitzgerald. They started their swim at 23.35 You can still support the girls and from Samphire Hoe just outside Dover Solent MIND by visiting their Just Giving on 9th July arriving at Cap Gris Nez page www.justgiving.com/fundraising/ just before 10am the following day. winchestercitychannelswim Madeleine did swim during the night or go to www.justgiving.com and when the sea was rather choppy. Her search for - Winchester City Junior mother Helen Hitchings wasn't on the Relay Channel Swim Team. boat - no parents were allowed- there Solent Mind are Hampshire's leading wasn't the room, so the pictures shown mental health charity. They provide here were captured by their coaches advice and support to empower anyone experiencing a 09/07/2021, 22:34:02 - on the boat of all the girls mental health problem. receiving their briefing - their masks a sign of the times! Campaigning to improve services and raise awareness until everyone experiencing a mental health problem gets support and respect. Charity Registration No. 1081116
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