January 2021
| Date | Event |
| 28th | Insurance for all members who returned after the first lockdown has been paid to Swim England. Annual subscriptions to the Club has been covered by last year's membership. |
| 28th | Cancelled the February Committee Meeting |
February 2021
| Date | Event |
| 22nd | It was announced by Prime Minister that swimming pools could open on Monday, 12th April. |
March 2021
| Date | Event |
| 1st | The Zoom Committee Meeting on Wednesday, 3rd March has been cancelled. There will now be a meeting on Wednesday, 31st March to discuss the restarting of the Club on Monday, 12th April. |
| 31st | At the Committee Meeting it was agreed that the Club will re-open on Monday, 12th April providing the Government allows indoor pools to re-open. |
April 2021
| Date | Event |
| 5th | The Government confirms that indoor swimming pools can re-open on Monday, 12th April, therefore the Club will be resuming as planned. |
| 12th | The Swimming Club returns to the pool after the national lockdown. |
May 2021
| Date | Event |
| 5th | The committee agree to put dates forward for activities to occur later this year. Dependant upon Covid restrictions. 18s and over return on 17th May Social distancing relaxed from 21st June Club trip to Outdoor Elements in September Sponsored Swim in memory of Steve Craig in October Club Championship Galas return in November. |
| 10th | Swimmers aged 18 and over can return to the Club to train from Monday, 17th May. |
| 17th | Lanes restrutured to allow for a fourth lane. |
June 2021
| Date | Event |
| 9th | The Committee agree to close for the entire month of August to give everyone a break. Enjoy your summer. |
| 14th | Social Distancing rules and current restrictions will remain in place until at least Monday, 19th July |
| 17th | Between the Club Chairman Philip Croxall, the teachers on the pool side and Pendle Leisure Centre manager, a structure was agreed on how we could hold trials for entry to the swimming club on Thursday, 1st July that did not contravene the Covid protocols. |
| 21st | June newsletter published |
July 2021
| Date | Event |
| 1st | Sponsor forms for the sponsored swim in October have been published to the website. Forms have also been placed on our Notice Board. |
| 1st | Swimming Club Trials held, but unfortunately due to potential new members having to isolate, we only had one swimmers in the small pool and one in the large pool. |
| 3rd | Entry forms for the Club Championship Gala and Betty Petty Style Competition in November have been published to the website. |
| 14th | The Committee agrees that both the Club trip on 25th September and the sponsored swim in October will go aehead as planned. Also the Club Championship Galas in November will return |
September 2021
| Date | Event |
| 2nd | We return to six lanes in the large pool. |
| 8th | Small pool at Pendle Leisure is closed, therefore the trials and classes have been cancelled. The trials will now take place the following Thursday on 16th September. |
| 8th | Minutes of a Zoom Committee Meeting Present: A.Croxall, P.Croxall, J.Croxall, M.Ennis, J.Higginbottom Apologies: C.Taylor, M.Turner 1. Welcome for joining us. 2. We still had a healthy bank balance. Thanks given to John 3. The Club Trip to Outdoor Elements had been booked for Saturday, 25th September. It would be free for members of the swimming club, but we will require a £5 refunable deposit to book a place. We would produce leaflets both on the website and to hand out. 4. The sponsored swim would take place on Monday and Thursday 11th & 14th October. It would be in memory of Steve Craig with 50% going to Pendleside Hospice, his chosen charity. Forms were available on the website. And it was displayed on our Notice Board. 5. Our Swim Mark accreditation would be due for submission by the 10th September. The only thing that was missing was Daryn's safeguarding certificate. I was having trouble locating her and nobody had heard from her. I would explain to ASA and we would have to find a new Welfare Officer. 6. Philip would be publishing the News Letter this weekend. 7. A.G.M. would be held at Pendle Leisure Centre on Wednesday October 20th at 7:30pm. We were running very short of helpers and teachers, so it was hoped that having a face to face meeting we would be able to recruit more people, otherwise the Club would fold. 8. We had been invited to take part in a 'No Frills Meet' at Darwen in October, but as there were no spectators being allowed, and we didn't have many swimmers we would not be attending. 9. The next meeting would be the Annual General Meeting on Wednesday, 20th October. The meeting finished at 8:40pm. |
| 9th | We had 7 potential new members attending the large pool trials. |
| 16th | A further six new members attended the re-arranged small pool trials. |
| 23rd | Venue of the AGM has been changed to the Crown Hotel on 20th October. Meeting will start at 7:30pm |
| 25th | Club Trip to Outdoor Elements The Club trip to Outdoor Elements was attended by 9 boys and 12 girls, with 3 parents having a go at some of the activities. The activites ranged from Archery, Climbing Trees, Jacob's Ladder, Leap of Faith, Zip Line, Shelter Building and Fire Lighting. All who attended had a full day of fun. |
October 2021
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| 11th & 14th |
Sponsored Swim in Aid of Pendleside Hospice There were 41 taking on the sponsored swim challenge, with 29 trying to do as many lengths in 25 minutes, and a further 12 taking up the hour challenge. Issac Critchley managed the most lengths in 25 minutes with 55, and Thomas Holgate managing 146 lengths in 1 hour. To all those that took part in the swim, we ask that you return your sponsor monies as soon as possible. |
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| 20th | Annual General Meeting Minutes of the Annual General Meeting held at The Crown Hotel. Present: Philip Croxall, Joan Croxall, John Higginbottom, Mark Ennis, Mark Turner, June Foulkes, Frankie Roberts, Oz, Rudolph. Welcome to all. A vote of thanks was given to Philip. It was accepted as a true record, proposed by Mark Turner, seconded by Mark Ennis. A big vote of thanks was given to John for all his work over the years as he was stepping down this year. Mr. O. Rudolph would be taking over this position.
Mr. A. Croxall, Mr. P.Croxall, Mr. M. Ennis, Miss F. Roberts, Mr. O. Rudolph Mrs. J. Foulkes, Dr. M. Turner, Mrs. C. Taylor, Mrs. N. Khan Any Other Business:
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November 2021
| Date | Event |
| 3rd | Minutes of Committee Meeting Present: A. Croxall, P. Croxall, J. Croxall, M. Ennis, J. Higginbottom, O. Rudolph, F. Roberts,C. Taylor, M. Turner 1. Welcome for joining us. 2. We had received the latest Bank figures from John. We were going to make a loss this year but it wouldn't be as bad as first though thanks to the Sponsored swim. This was going to be John's last duty as Treasurer, before handing over to Oz Rudolph. John, Oz and Philip were going to the Bank and Building Society on Friday to make it official. A vote of thanks were given to John for keeping the books in good order. 3. As the ASA affiliation fees were only going up slightly Membership Subscriptions for 2022 would be kept at the same level, with a review f the situation in March. 4. John would be our delegate for North Lancs and Lancashire Counties as the meetings were now held via Zoom. 5. As we no longer had a President of the Club, it was agreed that we make John Higginbottom President. 6. The Club Captains would be decided later. 7. Our Trophy Secretary had unfortunately had to resign due to work committments, Philip and myself would do it as a one off for this year. We would advertise for a new Trophy Secretary as soon as possible. 8. Our sponsored swim had so far reached £1260.65 9. The start of the Championship Galas would be on Monday & Thursday next week with the Betty Petty correct style competition. Followed by Championship part 1 on Monday 15th November and Part 2 Thursday 18th November. 10 The Presentation & Disco would be held at Nelson Cricket Club on Saturday 11th December doors open 7.00p.m. Tickets would be available at £6 for adults and £4 for children. No ticket required to just pick up your trophies. 11. The last trials of the year would be Thursday 4th November. 12. The next meeting would be via Zoom on Wednesday 1st December. The meeting finished at 8.40pm. |
| 8th 11th |
Betty Petty Style Trophy There were a total of 17 swimmers taking part in the Betty Petty Style Trophy, with 11 girls and 6 boys. The scores have been added up and the winners known, but this will only be revealed at the Presentation on Saturday, 11th December at the Nelson Cricket Club. |
| 15th | Championship Gala Part One The return of the Club Championships was met by a low turn-out. Still every race was contested for. There were no new records on the night, but Kian Noon was the most successful winning 5 events. Eleanor Holgate won 4 events, whilst Betsy Rider won 3. Winning 2 events were Abigail Scanlon, Charlie Reddy, Luke Chew and Saskia Daly. The remaining trophies were won by Henry Clough, Isaac Chew, Isaac Critchley and Mia Dodman as they won an event each. The full results can be found here. The trophies will be presented at the Annual Presentation which will be held at the Nelson Cricket Club on Saturday, 11th December. |
| 18th | Championship Gala Part Two The second gala had more swimmers than Monday, but was still a low turn-out. This was due to the on going pandemic. Yet there was at two swimmers in every event which made it a contest and again like Monday, there were no new records set. Kian Noon was the most successful swimmer winning all 6 of his events, which gave a total of 11 trophies out of possible 11. The trophies were shared more evenly in the girls as both Eleanor Holgate and Saskia Daly won four tropies apiece. There were four swimmers winning two trophies and they were Betsy Rider, Isaac Critchley, Luke Chew and Zoe Blackadder. The two remaining trophies were won by Sammi Clough and Walter Bennett. There were only four swimmers taking part in the Spot-On competition, and they will have to wait until the presentation to find out who won. The full results can be found here. The trophies will be presented at the Annual Presentation which will be held at the Nelson Cricket Club on Saturday, 11th December. |
December 2021
| Date | Event |
| 1st | Minutes of Committee Meeting Present: A. Croxall, P. Croxall, J. Croxall, M. Ennis, J. Higginbottom, O. Rudolph, F. Roberts, M. Turner, K. Critchley Welcome to Kevin for joining the committee The Minutes of the last Zoom meeting were read and duly signed as correct. Matters arising: 1. We had received the latest Bank figures from John. We were going to make a loss this year but it wouldn't be as bad as first though thanks to the Sponsored swim. A Total of £2200 had been raised so it was decided to donate £1100 to Pendleside Hospice, I would contact them, and hopefully they would be able to join us at our Annual Presentation on 11th December. Philip also suggested that we look into some form of card reader/PayPal could be put in place for the collection of monies as not many people carried cash with them these days. Oz agreed to look into the matter. 2. The Club captains would be Thomas Holgate for the boys and Saskia Daly for the girls. 3. The trophy secretary had resigned Kevin Critchley had volunteered to be the new one. I had also said that I would be standing down at the AGM next year. This was a paid position with a £500 honorarium. Advertisement had already begun. 4. The Presentation was still going ahead on Saturday 11th December at Nelson Cricket Club. We had ordered a total of 60 for the £5.60 buffet. 5. The dates for your dairy for the coming year were: Cherry Wilkinson Gala (Most Improved) Thursday 10th February Cherry Wilkinson Gala (Most Improved) Thursday 30th June Betty Petty Correct Style Gala Monday7th and Thursday 10th November Championship Gala Part 1 Monday 14th November Championship Gala Part 2 Thursday 17th November Xmas Sprints Thursday 1st December Presentation Saturday 10th December T.B.C. 6. Christmas Holidays: The final session would be Thursday 16th December, re-opening on Thursday 6th January. 7. It was pointed out that we needed some more Poolside T shirts, I would order them along with T shirts for the Club Captains. Also Mark said that some of our fins were not very good. As I do a stock take at the beginning of the New Year I would sort them, and we would purchase new ones as necessary. 8. I would complete the Club Card for next year and get 150 printed as previous. 9. The next meeting would be via Zoom on Wednesday 12th January at 8.00pm. The meeting finished at 8.50pm. |
| 11th | Annual Presentation For once the weather was not horrible as we held our annual presentation at the Nelson Cricket Club. It had been two years since the last one, due to the ongoing Covid Pandemic. As a result the numbers were less than in previous years, which allowed everyone to space themselves out. Club Coach Andrew Croxall was the master of ceremonies for the evening, as he read out the results The first presentation was to a representative from Pendleside Hospice, who received a cheque for £1100. This was 50% of the overall total that we raised at the sponsored swim in October. This year was the most we have ever raised as we received £2200. Thank you everyone. The trophies won at the Club Championship Galas held in November were presented to the winners, and in line with Covid protocols each medal winner picked up their own medals. If it was good enough for the Olympics, then it was good enough for us. The winners of the Betty Petty Style Trophies were announced as Isaac Critchley and Libby Cox. The Spot-On Competition winner was announced as Mia Dodman who was 1.12 seconds off her time and received £20. Saskia Daly was second and received £10. Due to only four swimmers taking part the next two swimmers received £5 each, and they were Isaac Critchley and Gracie Adamson. The special trophies were then handed out with the John Dobbin Memorial Trophy going to Freya Smith-Shelley who showed courage in gaining confidence in the water. Once her fears were conquered she started to progress quickly, and she is now swimming in the large pool. The Bramhill Memorial Trophy went to James Hindle who had gone from the small pool to one of the faster teaching lanes in the large pool, all in the space of a few months. For Services to the Club, the Two Alberts Trophy went to Isabel Redfearn, who throughout the stop start nature of the Covid lockdowns was an ever present member to the teaching staff, who came both Monday and Thursday, and also gained her teaching qualification during the first lockdown. Once the trophy and medal winners assembled for a group photo, then buffet was opened and the music started. |
| 16th | The last Club session of 2021. |
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