Braintree: Disabled swimmers raise cash for Mencap (From Braintree and Witham Times)
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Braintree: Disabled swimmers raise cash for Mencap
11:50am Thursday 1st November 2012 in News
The swimmers
Swimmers with learning disabilities took to the water to raise money for Braintree Mencap.
The team of ten swam the Mencap Mile at Bramston Sports Centre in Bridge Street, Witham.
In 45 minutes, the swimming group - which formed in January - covered 2.6 miles. Sponsorship is still being collected.
Send a cheque to Braintree Mencap, Charles Leeks House, 7 Coggeshall Road, Braintree CM7 9DB or text BMEN01 followed by the amount (eg £5) to 70070.