Swim the Channel for Pershore Plus

‘Pershore Plus Volunteer Centre held The Channel Swim Challenge on Saturday 29/05/2025 at Pershore Leisure Centre to raise vital funds for Pershore Plus Volunteer Centre.

The aim of the challenge was to swim 1352 lengths of the pool equating to swimming the 21 miles from Dover to Calais across the English Channel.

36 swimmers made up the community swimming team, and what a team! I just over 2 and 1/2 hours the swimmers clocked 2798 lengths meaning that we actually swam to France and back again. 43.7 miles, more than doubling our original target.

WHAT AN AMAZING ACHIEVEMENT!

“Thank you to all the swimmers that gave up their Saturday evening, each and every one of you should be very proud to be part of such an epic community achievement!

Thanks to all the volunteers that supported the event organisation and the swim event on the day, and of course the supporters that cheered us all on.

The money raised will go towards the vital services provided by Pershore Plus Volunteer Centre.”

Karon Swinburn, CEO of Pershore Plus Volunteer Centre

There is still time to donate, please visit our Facebook page & follow the link to our JustGiving page.’