The evening was very successful with good views of the Channel and an excellent meal in the company of the Town Mayor of Folkestone, Councillor Nicola Keen, the President of the British Long Distance Swimming Association, Vince Classen and Mrs. Avril Mitchell, representing the swimmers from 50 years ago.
Special thanks to photographer Steve Hadfield and to our dinner organiser Fiona Southwell.
Thank you to all who attended - it was lovely to celebrate with you.
Photograph: 88 year old Avril Mitchell, former BLDSA President, who came from Spain to represent all our 50th Anniversary swimmers, being presented with a salver to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of her son Alan’s swim of the English Channel.