This year's Great River Swim will take place at 11am Saturday July 14th.
Plucky and fit swimmers who wish to take part in can choose to swim one of two distances, either 1 mile round Chiswick Eyot or 1km round the Green Pole. July 14th is actually Bastille Day - so we say "bon courage!" to all participants.
All enquiries to greatriverswim@blueyonder.co.uk.
The Pier House will be open from 10am till 1.30pm to support this colourful, sporting event. The race starts at 11am and refreshments will be available in the Pier House. A variety of activities, such as 'Throw the rope', the ever popular 'Fishing for ducks' and face painting will be provided by Chiswick Sea Cadets.

Swimmers wait by Jane Bain

Start of Great River Swim 2011