1 June 2012

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TOWN Mayor Liz Bennett was among the 150 swimmers who took part in the centenary celebrations for the East Grinstead Swimming Club.

Liz swam against a constant jet of water in the ten foot, 12,000-litre pool which was provided for the occasion by East Grinstead spa specialists Hydropool.

Event organiser Paul Crowther, who was on site for 27 hours straight to ensure the event went swimmingly, said: “It has exceeded expectations and we think we are the first people to swim in a high street in England.

“Thanks to South East Water’s kind donation of the water, we were able to celebrate our centenary in style and the event was a huge success. We were delighted to join forces to promote efficient water use while showing everyone how to enjoy it at the same time.”

Others who joined Liz, who swam part of the inaugural mile immediately after cutting the official opening ribbon, were Town Clerk Julie Holden, Chris Lomas of the Casablanca Café and presenter Krys O’Brien from Meridian FM.