Join the Big Swim 100 at Hilsea Lido and raise money for The Parenting Network

Swim 100 lengths. Feed families for a year.

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The Big Swim 100 is on the 31st July at Hilsea Lido | The Parenting Network

The Parenting Network is inviting local businesses, organisations, community groups, families and friends to take part in The Big Swim 100 — a sponsored team swim challenge at Hilsea Lido.

Teams will work together to complete 100 lengths of Hilsea Lido’s 67-metre pool, raising vital funds to help The Parenting Network provide healthy meals for families across our sessions.

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Help raise money for Portsmouth families with this sponsored swim. | The Parenting Network

Last year alone, we fed 5,500 children, and demand is now higher than ever.

We are aiming to raise £10,000 through The Big Swim 100.

Whether you are a team of two, ten, twenty or more, everyone can take part. You choose your team name, set up your fundraising page, gather your supporters and take on the challenge together.

Event Details

Event: The Big Swim 100
Date: Friday 31st July
Time: 4pm–8pm
Location: Hilsea Lido
Challenge: Complete 100 lengths of Hilsea Lido’s 67-metre pool as a team
Distance: 6,700 metres / 6.7km in total
Fundraising goal: £10,000 to help feed families for one year

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