35 years ago today, I attempted my first Channel swim, aged 11. It came off and I became a World Record holder. This Friday, a team from Deloitte will aim to swim to France and raise money for our #5MillionFutures charity Scope. Donate here #JustGiving https://t.co/JcGkl598nq
Thanks @BBCRadio4 for another broadcast of #ABoyintheWater on Sounds today. It's a great adaptation and makes the story accessible to everyone, not just those who can buy and read books. And all in same week @leytonorientfc get promoted! Thank you πhttps://t.co/XiJkBsE3Ue
@AvrilKinnerk @TeamEnglishIre @Team_English1 Hi Avril. I'd be happy to help for starters. I have plenty of material and talks that I do for young people so DM me and let's see what I can rustle up. Sorry late response... I rarely look at this place! Tom
@whisperingtwist That's the sort of write up one can only dream of. Thanks you so much. I've said it before on here, but it's a total thrill when that story from '88 'finds its gang'. Also reminds me of what felt like simpler times given current events. If I can do anything please just ask. TG
@sallygoble Yeah you bet. Thanks ever so much for all the kind things you said. I must say it's a real lift and just makes me gasp when I realise people actually read it / liked it! Amazing
@sallygoble Ta Sally. I have a feeling you were swimming on the day they reopened the lido and did an anniversary bash a couple of years ago. D Goodhew was there. Could it have been you?
@Kate_Kinsella Glad you liked it @Kate_Kinsella - nothing brightens my lockdown more than a nice comment like that :-) Let me know if I can do anything helpful, like trade 80s mixtape playlists.Tom