This weekend the national Swimathon takes place. It is held across 400 venues across the country.

Swimmers at the Taro Leisure Centre will be taking part to raise funds for Cancer Research UK and Marie Curie.

Julie Butler spoke to Dave West, from the Taro Leisure, the week leading up to the event.

This weekend the national Swimathon takes place. It is held across 400 venues across the country.
Swimmers at the Taro Leisure Centre will be taking part to raise funds for Cancer Research UK and Marie Curie.
Julie Butler spoke to Dave West, from the Taro Leisure, the week leading up to the event.

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This feed includes all our on-demand audio. Find our more specific feeds by searching "Petersfield" on your  favourite podcast app.
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