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Dip for Dave Neuroendocrine UK charity event Falmouth

On an autumnal day in October (12-10-2024) over 100 persons took to the sea at Gylly Beach in Falmouth, joining Ruth Hitchcock for her 365th swim in the sea. From https://www.neuroendocrinecancer.org.uk/support-ncuk/fundraise/daily-dip-4-dave/ Since October 2023, Ruth has taken on a remarkable challenge: a daily dip in the cold sea, every single day, in honour of her

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Queen Camilla visits Deacons in Old Town to celebrate their 175 years in business.

Her Majesty The Queen joined in the celebrations as renowned Swindon jeweller Deacon & Son marked its 175th birthday. Her Majesty attended the Old Town business on Monday 22 January to officially open a new clock workshop and visit a recently completed state-of-the-art Rolex watch workshop and meet with staff including managing director Richard Deacon

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RIP Sir Bobby Charlton. His visits to Swindon

The late Sir Bobby Charlton visited Swindon on several occasions, including: 20-2-1991 Sir Bobby joined in an ice hockey session with some young Wildcats and coach Daryl Lipsey. 23-4-1991 Sir Bobby Charlton holds a football masterclass at Lydiard Park. 7-1-1988 Sir Bobby visits Princess Margaret Hospital with Mark North aged 11. 7-1-1988 St. Joseph’s school.

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