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Please help at the Back Packing Fundraiser on 8th January Just a reminder that Bag Packing is on Saturday the 8th of January at Asda Grangemouth.  This is a major club fundraiser and we need ALL club members to take part.  If you haven't already put your name on the board to do an hour or 2 can you please e-mail Lynda Duffell at lyndaduffell@googlemail.com and let her know what timeslot you can do.    Or phone Lynda on 07719251947. We need as many people as possible to help out and remember please wear your club gear and bring a mum or dad if you can!

Local Hero Reg Receives MBE at Buckingham Palace Investiture Reg Adams, our much loved veteran coach, was awarded an MBE earlier this year for his services to sport. Reg received his award in person from the Queen at Buckingham Palace at an investiture service on 26th October. This picture shows Reg receiving his award. Once again, many congratulations and best wishes from all his friends at the club!!

Please return all Club Championship Trophies by 26th October Could all swimmers please return their club championship trophies, cleaned and engraved, to Lesley Lyons, Fiona Hunter or Monique Ferrie.   Or hand them in to the trophy desk in the foyer on any Tuesday evening, by no later than Tuesday 26th October, to ensure repair or replacement is possible where necessary. Many thanks.

Congratulations To Julie Hunter on her achievements at The 2010 British Swimming Championships The club is very proud to report that Julie Hunter (13) finished 5th in the 100m Butterfly, with a time of 1:05.54, at the British Championships at Forge Pond, Sheffield, today (29th July 2010). This is an absolutely FANTASTIC achievement. Julie gained two personal bests in both the heats and the final. Well done Julie!!

REG Adams MBE: Local Hero honoured in Queen's birthday honours ! We were absolutely delighted to hear that Reg had been awarded an MBE in the Queens birthday honours list this weekend (12th June), for his Services to Sport. Reg's award is highlighted in this BBC news page Warmest congratulations to Reg from all at GASC, with grateful thanks for all the time and attention you have dedicated to the club over many years. In December last year Reg was also given the Local Hero Award in the Sunday Mail Scottish Sports Awards 2009

Meet Grangemouth Amateur Swimming Club's Captain and Vice Captains for 2010/2011. The following have been voted in as  Club Captains and Vice Captains: (Photo) Louise Scott (Captain), Kyle Kotkin-Smith (Captain), Alysha McCracken (Vice Captain), Karine Dickson (Vice Captain), Kris Holmes (Vice Captain), Calum Scott (Vice Captain).

Please ensure you pay for gala entries in advance. With immediate effect all galas MUST be paid for on or before the date on the qualification notice.  You no longer need to tick the notice on the board, that is purely for information.  If you want to be entered into a gala you must pay at the club desk before the date specified.    We do try and put galas up on the board (and also on the website) for a full 3 weeks in advance to give enough notice.   If anyone has any problems or issues please speak to Linda Nimmo or e-mail the.nimmos@blue yonder.co.uk

Summer Squad Challenge, Tuesday June 1st. Please remember Tuesday June 1st is Summer Squad Challenge Night. All participating swimmers should be poolside by 6:00pm.

Jean Adams It is with great sadness that we have to inform you that Jean Adams, Reg's dear wife passed away on Wednesday 10th March 2010.  Jean had been unwell for a while and been in hosptial for a couple of months.    Although Jean had been feeling unwell at the end of last year she perked up for one of her proudest moments - seeing Reg win the Sunday Mail 'Local Hero' award - this picture shows Reg, Jean, their son Jeff and a Sunday Mail representative at the award ceremony in December.  Our heartfelt sympathy goes to Reg and his family at this sad time.  The funeral service, will take place at The Crematorium in Camelon on Wednesday 17th March at 10.30am and thereafter to The Lea Park Hotel in Grangemouth. All family friends would be very welcome at both the service and later at The Lea Park.   Family flowers only please but if anyone wishes, there will be a collection at the service in aid of The British Heart Foundation 12/03/10.

Julie Hunter - Sets New Scottish 50m Fly Long Course Record !!!! Many congratulations to Julie, new holder of the Scottish Long Course 50m Fly record. She smashed the previous record (30.61) with a fantastic time of 30.07 at the West District Group 2 Championships at Tollcross, Glasgow, 6-7 Mar 2010. Julie is pictured here with the 1 Open and 5 Age Group Medals awarded to her over the weekend. A great achievement - well done Julie!!

Notice: Parents and Swimmers From JAGS Meet For all the medalists and best girls and best boys from the JAGs Meet: The Falkirk Herald photographer will be taking a photo at the club on Tuesday 23rd Feb at 7.45pm.  Wear club tshirts and bring your medals and trophies. (21Feb 10)

NOTICE: TO PARENTS AND SWIMMERS OF ALL SQUADS ON USE OF LOCKERS Would all swimmers please use the lockers provided instead of leaving their clothes and other possessions in the changing rooms.  Swimmers are finding it increasingly difficult to find an empty changing room when arriving at the swimming pool for their squad training sessions.  Please show some courtesy to your fellow swimmers and make use of the lockers provided! Thanks. (20 Jan 10)

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