Do a swim that stands out About 10 years ago, I asked some friends if they wanted to swim from Hampton Court to Teddington Lock. They loved the idea. It’s now become an annual swim adventure. I’m lucky to have friends who think getting up early on a Sunday morning for a 7km swim in…
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