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Richard Gadd

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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£289 + £39.75 GiftAid

My Goal

£250

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My Updates

Sixth Swim

Wednesday 11th Nov
Solid swim  late evening- a little slow - but had time to get in 80 lengths (2k) - pool (Beckenham) not too busy - lane nice and wide. Water a bit cold today though

Fifth Swim

Monday 9th Nov
Start of a new week - early swim in Biggin Hill pool - pretty busy (4 of us in the "medium" lane - lane is quite narrow so had to stop a few times to let others overtake). 1.6km (64 lengths)

End of the 1st Week

Saturday 7th Nov
Challenge going really well - managed 4 swims for the 1st week split across the pools at Biggin Hill and Beckenham (thank you MyTime Active swim membership!) for a total of 7.25 km - so am very much on target to hit the 20 for the month (I am considering upping my target distance - but will see how next week goes). Definitely feel motivated to swim a bit further each session than I would normally. 

Fourth Swim

Saturday 7th Nov
Beckenham early morning - on form for me - 88 lengths (2.2km). Pool busy as expected on a Saturday morning - but manageable.

Third Swim

Thursday 5th Nov
Biggin Hill Pool - 7:15am - pool busy at the start (the early morning swimmers) - thinned out then ticked up a bit as I was finishing. Had pleanty of time today so did 80 lengths (2km). 

Second Swim

Tuesday 3rd Nov
Biggin Hill at 4pm - 72 lengths (1.8km) - on target. Bit slower today - but I'm not a quick swimmer anyway

First Swim proof ...

Monday 2nd Nov
Screenshot of my tracker

First Swim

Sunday 1st Nov
1st Nov 07:10 - Got my 1st swim in (Spa at Beckenham - 50 lengths - 1.25km)
Would like to have done more but was pushed for time

Thank you to my Sponsors

£100

Joan Gadd

£50

Richard Gadd

£25

Norman Warner

A fortnight ago was the funeral of a friend who died of vascular dementia. So I'm happy to donate and hope you do well for this great cause. N

£25

Kevin Venosi

Good luck from Kevin and Ann.

£20

Linda And Barry Fraser

Hope this helps with your target.

£20

Alan Mcewan

£19

Beverley Horne

Good luck Richard! You’ll smash it! Such a worthy cause 💪🙌😊

£10

Chequita Bramothe

Well done Richard 👏🏾

£10

Denise Davidson

Best of luck Richard.

£10

Mike Tarling

Go Richard!