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Louise Coombes

2026 November Swim Challenge

Help me reach my goal of £250

I'm taking part in the November Swim Challenge

I’m taking part in the November Swim Challenge for Dementia UK and raising funds for families affected by dementia. I would be grateful for your support.

£33 could fund an hour with a dementia specialist Admiral Nurse, helping a family with practical solutions and emotional support.

Thank you!

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£365 + £42.75 GiftAid

My Goal

£250

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My Updates

Day 6

Sunday 8th Nov
Hey team
So, I wasn't really feeling it on the way to the pool this afternoon. I'd set my target as 50 lengths today and wasn't convinced I'd actually achieve it. Bit I did!!! Only 500m to reach 5k which I'll complete next week. once I've reached it, I'll still keep counting to see how far I can get in the month. Thank you again for you support and donations 💜 

Day 5

Friday 6th Nov
Quick swim in the leisure pool after aqua aerobics today. 24  widths at 15 m. To take the tally upto 3500m. Only 1500m of original target to go. So I am going to see what distance I can achieve. Day off tomorrow to rest and recover. 90 minutes session booked for Sunday afternoon. Have a great weekend 💜

Day 4

Thursday 5th Nov
Up and out early-ish for me today. My aim was to swim 700m to take my tally up to 3k. I actually managed 840m, so my total so far is 3140km. The first 20 lengths felt like a real slog, but I kept going and it seemed to get easier. Tomorrow I'm just in the leisure pool after aqua aerobics. Day off on Saturday then back in the lane pool on Sunday afternoon when I've got a 90 minute session booked. Thank you again for your support, it's really spurring me on 💜

Days 2 and 3

Tuesday 3rd Nov
Hey team
Yesterday, after body balance I swam in the leisure pool. I've estimated that the widths I swam were 15meters. I completed 20 widths, totalling 300meters. This morning I've been back in the lane swimming pool, and despite obstacles I completed 40 lengths totalling 800meters. The running total is now at 2300 meters so nearly half way there. Thank you again for your support and sponsorship. It makes it even more worthwhile x 💜 

1st session

Sunday 1st Nov
Hey team
As you've all helped me smash my target and I'm now at £350, I thought I'd better aim high as well. 1200m complete today, 200 more than my plan. Really pleased with my start. Need to keep it up

Saturday evening update

Saturday 31st Oct
Well team 
Second target, well and truly smashed. Thank you so much for all of your generous donations and words of encouragement.
All set for tomorrow, aiming to make a good start. The swimming cap hasn't arrived yet, so I can't post a genuine non AI photo of me. Promise I will when I've got it.

Wednesday update

Wednesday 28th Oct
Hey team 
Quick update. On Monday, after Body Balance, went for a quick swim and swam 22 lengths.
On Tuesday, no swimming, just pilates. 
On Wednesday, again no swimming, but it'll be dance fitness later.
Thursday is my day off all structured exercise.
On Friday, I'll be partaking in aqua aerobics. After this I'll go for a relaxing swim in the leisure pool. Then all systems go on Sunday when the aim is 50 lengths to take 20% off the total challenge.
Thank you again for all of your donations, I'm really overwhelmed with the support x 

Training session

Sunday 25th Oct
This afternoon I managed 40 lengths (800m) in 40 minutes, so well chuffed. I've also reached my increased target of £250 with more promised donations to follow. Feeling really motivated 🤗

Wow, just wow!

Sunday 25th Oct
Hey team (as James Blunt would say)
Thank you so much for helping me smash my original target in a matter of hours.
The lane pool at Hillsborough leisure centre is 20 meters which means I have to complete 250 lengths to swim 5k.
Today, I'm going to see how long it takes me to swim 30 lengths in preparation for next week.
I've got my first sponsored session booked for next Sunday afternoon (1st), when, if everything goes to plan, I'll knock 1k off by completing 50 lengths ( I have got 90 minutes in the pool booked so it should be do-able)
I chose this charity as friends have lost loved ones through this horrible illness, and friends are living with family members with dementia. 
Thank you again for giving me extra motivation to smash my 5k target.
Lou 
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Thank you to my Sponsors

£100

Matt Emery

Good luck x

£50

Steve Coombes

Goforit xxx

£30

Ruth Healey

Go Lou, go! xx

£21

Linda Gregory

Good luck. Odd amount to make the total equal your goal!

£20

Colin Creer

Wow 5k swimming 👍

£20

Biddy Bax

Go girl! Xx

£19

Jane

Well done X

£15

Sharron Coombes

You go sweetie 🥰

£15

Pauline Barker

Good luck

£15

Chloe And Sharon

Good luck Louise. Lots of love Chloe and Sharon

£10

Judith Pell

Good luck Lou

£10

Debbie Mellor

Thank you Louise. Such a cruel disease. Go smash it girl, I know you will x

£10

Georgina Cooper

A cause close to our hearts Louise. Go for it xx

£10

Louise Coombes

£5

Emma Goodley

Go Lou ! Rooting for you and thank you for helping fight this dreadful disease . Much love xx

£5

Jess Cushing

£5

Clare Hudson

Good luck Louise you can do it . ❤️

£5

Sue Saxton

Good Luck Louise 👍