Heart attack swimmer won't let it slow him down- Reprted by Swansea surf school and Gower surf school Progress surf Academy

A keen swimmer who suffered a heart attack during a training session has not let it keep him on dry land.

76 year-old Lyn James from Upper Killay is taking part in this month's sponsored Swimathon at the Wales National Pool, in spite of having a cardiac arrest whilst swimming there last year.

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"It hasn't slowed me down at all; they did a marvelous job on me in Morriston. I couldn't wait to get back in the pool and train between two and four times a week depending on my commitments."

The Wales National Pool Swimathon takes place between 17th and 20th April. Mr James will be swimming 1.5 km in aid of the Marie Curie cancer charity.

"The lifeguards were marvelous, and I was also extremely lucky to have a doctor swimming in the lane next to me.

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"They say if I hadn't been as fit as I was I wouldn't have survived. I've been running marathons since I was 68."

Mr James is a well-known face at the Wales National Pool Swansea.

"I don't think the staff expected me back after my heart attack but I love my swimming."

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General Manager at the pool, Jane Draper said, "I am delighted that the prompt and professional actions of our poolside staff resulted in Mr James full recovery and now he is able to participate in the Marie Curie Swimathon. The staff at WNPS wish him and all the other participants the best of luck in reaching their personal Swimathon goals "

The Wales National Pool Estimation takes place between 17th and 20th April
For more information on the Wales National Pool Swansea sponsored Swimathon log onto www.walesnationalpoolswansea.co.uk

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Paddle around the pier Brighton- Reported by Swansea surf school Gower surf school progress surf academy

Aloha! Welcome to the Paddle Round The Pier beach festival 2008!

Here we go again spreading that aloha spirit!

Every year the Paddle seems to attract a bigger interest and I’m proud to say that in the last two years alone over £24k has been raised for some very worthwhile charities.

The PRTP has always appealed to the surfer/watersports enthusiast because of all the fabulous free fun to be had, along with the sheer number and quality of prizes offered. The watersports industry has realised what a great event this is – enabling us to develop the Paddle Village into an industry trade fair where you can pick up a bargain alongside exhibitions of the latest hardware. By their presence at the Paddle these exhibitors are supporting you so remember –
If your favourite brands not there – then they choose not to care.

This years’ hard core day is Saturday, with events such as the Oxbow European SUP endurance race taking place, along side the Pure Vacations Pier to Pier Malibu Race and Perception Kayaks P2P2P races. Keep checking the days’ programs for up-dates as there’s more being continually added.

Sunday is classed as Family Day with the actual Paddle Round The Pier and the Paddle Something Unusual events. We currently have a waiting list of over 150 bands who want to play the PRTP so both days will be jammed-packed with entertainment!

Finally it’s down to you to spread the word about what a great party the Paddle weekend is – Get involved, get sponsored and go home with a huge smile on your face,

Mahalo from Dave and all the Paddle crew

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Swansea council ask tourists to look after Gower, reported Swansea surf school and Gower surf school Progress surf Academy

Visitors to Gower are being urged to protect the beauty spot for future generations.

Swansea Council is hoping the many thousands of tourists and visitors who flock to the area each year to become more responsible and environmentally-friendly .

Visitors can enjoy a low-impact holiday, including extensive public transport links, locally-sourced produce and visiting out-of-season.

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Steve Hopkins, the Council's Tourism Manager, said, "Our area's natural environment is one of the major factors in visitors' decision-making process, and we are making responsible tourism a priority in our approach to tourism development and marketing activity.

"We are working with our partners on public transport initiatives to encourage more visitors to use the award-winning Gower Explorer and Lliw Link services as a more sustainable way of accessing the coast and countryside.

"We' re also teaming up with tourism businesses by helping them develop transport plans which offer alternative ways of travelling around the area.

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"Our marketing activity is now focussed on extending the traditional holiday season, with spring and autumn campaigns, and we're focusisng our marketing efforts on good, locally-sourced and prepared food and other produce, whether it be in restaurants or for visitors to purchase direct at local produce markets."

The Council has recently opened footpaths on Gower that have been closed to public access for up to 20 years, while the Countryside Access Plan details long-term plans to further improve access issues in rural parts of Swansea including Gower and Mawr.

The latest work by Council Rangers includes the reopening of a 1km long path near Nicholaston that hasn't been used for 20 years.

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Chris Dale, Swansea Council's Countryside Access Officer, said, "The countryside is one of our major tourism assets and we hope the plan will help us to improve access for both visitors and locals.

"The reopening of blocked paths will help keep people on the right path and from deviating onto private land when out walking."

The Council recently won a commendation in the "Biodiversity, Protected Areas and Heritage" category of the Excellence Wales Awards for its approach to environmental management for carrying out work to improve the countryside experience of locals and visitors alike.

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As part of the Council's Biodiversity Duty each department of the Council is required to consider and review its actions and progress in conserving, enhancing, and promoting Swansea's natural environment.

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First stoke- New surf website launch for surf camps- Article Swansea surf school gower surf school Progress surf Academy

FirstStoke.com is a new board sports community web site which features high energy pictures and videos, a way for riders to find sponsors and connect with other riders, in addition to an interactive collection of travel and educational content.

www.firststoke.com which launched in the Fall of 2007, is the centerpiece of a grassroots rider movement which supports the promotion of up and coming athletes, brands, musicians, photographers, filmmakers, and other groups that have been instrumental in driving progression across all board sports.

One of www.FirstStoke.com goals is to provide a voice to the most progressive contributors to the world of board sports who have otherwise been drowned out by the bigger and better funded organizations.

www.FirstStoke.com is a rider driven community and is currently focused on adding features and content that has been screamed for by underground board sports activists.

Check out www.FirstStoke.com in early April to enter one of their regular contests where winners will receive cash prizes in addition to swag from some of their many partners.

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