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I arrived at the park later this time having heard a rumour that I might be "encouraged" to swim if I arrived too early, and by the time I got there the swimmers were already there, some shivering, most with hair drying and all hungry . .

would love to see a real one of these, but this one's not bad . .

this week, warming up consisted mostly of standing on one leg . .

and standing around nattering . .

and even a bit of tai chi . . unless it was agadoo gone wrong?

does this guy get three finishing times? and what is a pa-propelled Jnr U3 pb? . . and here's what arriving bright and early means!!

volunteers have to warm up with a chat too . .