Member news 2011-2019
Trekking the Cordillera Huayhuash, Peru
August 2019 - photo of Eileen Wade taken on a 14 day 225km trek of the Cordillera Huayhuash Circuit - described as a challenging climb (up to over 5,000m) - camping around the lakes and mountains. Good to see the RNSC Masters hat on tour ....!
In memory of our dear friend Meredith .....
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Meredith died on 12 July 2019 aged 52 from a choriocarcinoma, a rare type of cancer. She leaves behind a husband and two teenage children. It was only six years ago that Meredith ran the London Marathon (see charity pages under News).
At the celebration of life service on Sunday 4 August, we all learnt a lot about this amazing lady and the very full life she had led. It was a very moving experience. As a lasting tribute Ann & Tony paid to have a star dedicated in Meredith's name and kindly presented it to the family on behalf of the Club. It is in a constellation in the southern celestial hemisphere and the name translates as "southern fish". So fitting for Meredith as she always said that one day she wanted to return home to Australia. Meredith's chosen charity is the Cancer Treatment and Research Trust (CTRT) and should you wish, you can make a donation via Just Giving or bank transfer using Meredith Mistry as the reference. Penny's email of 7 August contains the relevant details. |
4/5 May 2019 - European and Dutch records for Lesley Cordial
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Following her success in January, Lesley has continued her winning streak at the Dutch National Masters Long Course Championships over the weekend of 4/5 May. She competed in 10 events winning 8 gold medals, 2 silvers, attained 6 national records and 1 European record. She was very pleased with her achievements particularly the 31.1 on the 50 fly!
Her results were:
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26/27 January 2019 - new Dutch records for Lesley Cordial
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RNSC Masters swimmer Lesley Cordial achieved great personal success at the weekend in the 50m fly at the Dutch Open National Masters Championships in Zwolle, Netherlands, swimming 31.3 for a new Dutch National record in the 50-54 year age group. She also swam the following:
Lesley is currently training 2-3 times per week, 2,500m per session plus 1-2 running sessions plus gym / strength work and yoga. You can see her in Lane 1 occasionally when she swims with us on a Saturday morning or Sunday evening when on a visit to the UK for the weekend. Her next major competition will by the long course Dutch nationals in early May so watch this space ..... Photo shows her five gold medals, the diploma you get for a new national record and the chocolate you get as an extra prize! |
24 June 2018 - Ray takes to the air at Denham Aerodrome!
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26 November 2017 - Watford Joggers Autumn 10K
Well done to four RNSC Masters swimmers Ann, Fiona, Motoko & Elizabeth for completing this off-road course through Whippendell Wood, West Herts golf course and the beautiful Cassiobury Park. Great to see the Club badge on display Fiona! Swimming, running - what next ladies??? |
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London 2012 - Meeting Missy Franklin of the USA Swim Team
Photo of Grace and Molly with Missy Franklin at Heathrow Airport
Elizabeth Harland of Lane 5 writes: We thought the Olympics were awesome! We bumped (almost literally!) into Missy Franklin at Heathrow Airport the day after the closing ceremony. She was most obliging when my daughters Grace & Molly wanted a photo with her!
London 2012 - Olympic Golden Moment
Karen Butterworth meets Olympic gold medalist Giovanni
Cernogoraz
RNSC's Karen Butterworth had a Golden Olympic moment she'd like to share with the club, the Lane 3 rep continues:
Over the past month I have been volunteering as a games maker at the
Heathrow Terminal 1. During one of my shifts I was lucky enough to meet Giovanni
Cernogoraz, the gold medal winner of the men's trap shooting who was returning
home to Croatia.
The whole games maker experience has been amazing. The team that I worked
with at the airport were a great bunch of people. We met a variety of athletes,
officials and IOC members who had travelled to London from all over the world.
One group of six athletes had travelled from the Cook Islands to get to the
games. It had taken them 24 hours to get to Heathrow. They had to connect in
Auckland, New Zealand and Hong Kong before arriving in London. Finally they had
to endure a long coach ride across the capital to get to the Olympic village in
Stratford.
It was a fantastic opportunity to be part of the London 2012 Olympics, something that I will remember for many years!
[Updated 06-08-2012]
Over the past month I have been volunteering as a games maker at the
Heathrow Terminal 1. During one of my shifts I was lucky enough to meet Giovanni
Cernogoraz, the gold medal winner of the men's trap shooting who was returning
home to Croatia.
The whole games maker experience has been amazing. The team that I worked
with at the airport were a great bunch of people. We met a variety of athletes,
officials and IOC members who had travelled to London from all over the world.
One group of six athletes had travelled from the Cook Islands to get to the
games. It had taken them 24 hours to get to Heathrow. They had to connect in
Auckland, New Zealand and Hong Kong before arriving in London. Finally they had
to endure a long coach ride across the capital to get to the Olympic village in
Stratford.
It was a fantastic opportunity to be part of the London 2012 Olympics, something that I will remember for many years!
[Updated 06-08-2012]
London 2012 - Olympic Torch Relay
Photo of Anna and her mum Jane Shekhdar
Jane writes: Anna was the medic for the Torch for two weeks. Yes, the torch needs a medic: well actually because about 350 people travel with the Torch it needs two medics!
The picture was taken at Duxford aerodrome on the 7th of July; I went to meet Anna there during her lunch break. I was allowed on the "officials" side and to hold an unlit torch. What a treat! This photo was taken in front of the official bus during the few minutes when it wasn't raining......
Jane writes: Anna was the medic for the Torch for two weeks. Yes, the torch needs a medic: well actually because about 350 people travel with the Torch it needs two medics!
The picture was taken at Duxford aerodrome on the 7th of July; I went to meet Anna there during her lunch break. I was allowed on the "officials" side and to hold an unlit torch. What a treat! This photo was taken in front of the official bus during the few minutes when it wasn't raining......
Tony's 60th Celebration - Serpentine, Hyde Park , London - 24th Aug
Reg Jewitt
It is with great regret to report the sad news that Reg Jewitt passed away on Monday 18th April 2011 after a short illness/pneumonia. As many of you know, Reg was associated with Ruislip Northwood Swimming Club for 35 years, initially with family bathing and life-saving, and latterly coaching Masters from its inception until he "retired" in September 2005 at the age of 78.
Reg shared in coaching alongside Ron & Tony and used to take the Wednesday evening sessions, latterly at John Lyon, and the Saturday morning slot at Merchant Taylors. We will always be grateful for his energy, enthusiasm and dedication to the Club over the years and our thoughts are with his family at this sad time.
The photos are from the summer BBQ/retirement party we held for Reg in September 2005 in the grounds at Merchant Taylors.
Reg shared in coaching alongside Ron & Tony and used to take the Wednesday evening sessions, latterly at John Lyon, and the Saturday morning slot at Merchant Taylors. We will always be grateful for his energy, enthusiasm and dedication to the Club over the years and our thoughts are with his family at this sad time.
The photos are from the summer BBQ/retirement party we held for Reg in September 2005 in the grounds at Merchant Taylors.
