The Warwickshire County Championships, currently held over the first three Saturdays in March, has yet again been held at the only 50 meter pool locally – Coventry’s historic Swimming Baths.

Dan Smith as always was an ambassador for the club, placing fourth in the 50 Free final, third in the two of the finals he reached – 50 Breaststroke and 100 Breaststroke, and second in the 200 Individual medley and the 50 Butterfly. Well done to Dan for all of his swims.

A special mention must also go to Lewis Carless, who came a commendable third place in the 10 year age group in the BAGCAT points.

Our Junior swimmers did an excellent job in the new age group relays – 10-12’s – and as most of the swimmers are still only 9 they will be able to compete in these relays for the next couple of years all being well!

All five girls – Ella Payne, Eleanor Elwell, Becky Gulliver, Trearna Hart and Catrise Hart – who swam in the Freestyle and Medley relays swam well, and enjoyed the experience.

The boys – Dylan Langston, Harvey Higgins, Lewis Carless and Ellison Hart – also swam well against older swimmers and will be back again to fight for a higher place next year.

Many thanks go to the parents of these swimmers for their help and support – it is very much appreciated.

Other swimmers at the Warwicks were Andrew Gulliver, Jamie Keyte, Jessica Deans.

A big well done to all of the Beeches swimmers who took part in this year’s Warwickshire County Championships – your behaviour was excellent, and you did yourself proud.

Have you thought about entering the FREE Big Bike Giveaway but not yet done it…….DO IT NOW!

 

There are under two weeks until the final deadline passes . Monday 30^th March.

 

We can also offer free cycle training at 22 cycle centres across the city for those that can’t cycle or need a confidence boost and free led rides if you can already cycle.

Applications are underway for the 2^nd draw with Big Birmingham Bikes which will take place on 1^st April.

There are no hidden catches, those people living within certain postcode areas are eligible to apply.

We are aiming to get more people out and about cycling in Birmingham than ever before!

The application process only takes a few minutes to enter and if you are eligible your application will go into the draw for a free bike from Big Birmingham Bikes.

Please find the website address with all the details you will need: www.birmingham.gov.uk/bbb, click on the link:  ‘see if you will qualify for a FREE bike’, you can check to see if your postcode is eligible before you start at the bottom of the page under the application form.  Please read the terms and conditions and underneath the map you can start the application process….it’s simple!

 Bryn Lewis

Bike Everyone Theme Lead

Bike North Birmingham

Birmingham City Council

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P.O.Box 14439

Birmingham

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Direct Dial: 0121 464 1020

Office Fax:  0121 303 6379