Club dive in to help Sean

Over the past year the Club has been holding various fundraising events in an effort to support Club member Sean Downey in his efforts to swim for Great Britain in the 2008 Olympics in China.

Mick Murphy (Steward) held a golf day, Maureen Bowler organised a Charity Night and Ian Freeman badgered everyone to donate prizes with great success! The result was an outstanding £1,800 which will help Sean with his training costs- which according to parents Jan and Eddie Downey are considerable. Included in that amount was a superb £500 donation from a member who wished to remain anonymous!

Pictured above is Malcolm Bunker, CGSSC Vice-Chairman presenting Sean with a cheque for £1,800 together with
Mr David Harris, Managing Director of Thameside Construction Ltd who weighed in with a hefty cheque for £2,500 for the swimmer.

Sean (above left) poses with some of the people who organised the fundraising events, Mick Murphy, Steward, Maureen Bowler, Entertainments, Secretary and Malcolm Bunker, Vice Chairman. The Cups and shields on the table are just a few of the trophies earned the hard way by this talented swimmer.

The trophies were won by Sean over two consecutive weekends in March 2004 when he broke county records for every trophy! He now goes to Manchester next month (March) when he aims to qualify for the European Championships. We wish him the best of luck!

Sean also holds the Club record for being the youngster player to score for the first team on Saturdays. He also still turns out for our Saturday and Sunday teams and puts in guest appearances for the U18 Midweek League team.

If anyone else would like to help Sean in his efforts please contact the Club Secretary.