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color=#0000ff size=2>I've registered but not yet had any details... maybe
they've not been sent out yet?</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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color=#0000ff size=2>Patrick</FONT></SPAN></DIV><BR>
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<FONT face=Tahoma size=2><B>From:</B> ossoxon-bounces@earth.li
[mailto:ossoxon-bounces@earth.li] <B>On Behalf Of </B>Julie
Osborne<BR><B>Sent:</B> 14 July 2010 14:11<BR><B>To:</B> Kate Rew;
ossoxon@earth.li<BR><B>Cc:</B> Sefryn Penrose; James Lowe;
t.warr@brookes.ac.uk<BR><B>Subject:</B> Re: [OSS Oxon] OSS Silent Swim,Saturday
17th July/ few volunteers needed<BR></FONT><BR></DIV>
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<DIV>Hi Kate</DIV>
<DIV>I can volunteer for some activities, but sorry I can't get there for
7am. I can get there for 8am and can do the smiling/swim/look after
bags/brekkie stuff/tidying-up type of things - and ideally get a bit of a swim
too.</DIV>
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<DIV>As one of the new Oxford OSS coordinators, I think I should volunteer
to advertise this event to the the Oxford OSS group again but quite frankly
haven't got a clue how to do it! (I will get to grips with the technology
soon!). I'll check if Sefryn is able to do it though.</DIV>
<DIV>Hope this is enough to show willing as a new coordinator and fellow tree
(or perhaps we should say fish ) hugger .....</DIV>
<DIV>Julie</DIV>
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<B><SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">From:</SPAN></B> Kate Rew
<kate.rew@outdoorswimmingsociety.com><BR><B><SPAN
style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">To:</SPAN></B> ossoxon@earth.li<BR><B><SPAN
style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Cc:</SPAN></B> James Lowe
<James.Lowe@datacore.com>; t.warr@brookes.ac.uk<BR><B><SPAN
style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Sent:</SPAN></B> Wed, 30 June, 2010
17:11:22<BR><B><SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Subject:</SPAN></B> [OSS Oxon]
OSS Silent Swim, Saturday 17th July/ few volunteers needed<BR></FONT><BR>
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<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Dear Oxford swimmers</SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"></SPAN></FONT> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Thanks to the kindness of one of our members, Angus, and
the creativity of Tracey at Oxford Brookes, I am holding a silent swim on
Saturday 17<SUP>th</SUP> July near Abingdon. The idea, as ever, is to introduce
more people into the joys of swimming… and with a meditation first, and in a
very special place, should be lovely occasion. We’re holding it as part of the
Oxford Symposium on the Culture of Rowing & Swimming – there may be a few of
you who are interested in their Friday talks. <A
href="http://rowingandswimming.eventbrite.com/" target=_blank
rel=nofollow>http://rowingandswimming.eventbrite.com/</A></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"></SPAN></FONT> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">I am looking for a few volunteers to help make it
special for newcomers. Can you? Can you bring a non swimmer with you to help?
</SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Event details: </SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><A
href="http://www.outdoorswimmingsociety.com/index.php?p=events&s=&id=63"
target=_blank
rel=nofollow>http://www.outdoorswimmingsociety.com/index.php?p=events&s=&id=63</A></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"></SPAN></FONT> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">If you’re used to swimming free on your own/with a
friend, that is what we hope to achieve for a bigger group, some of whom will be
first timers. The idea is to power down on the social chat, and by suggesting
people not speak, allow them to enjoy all the sights, sounds and sensations of
the riverbank. (I know I sound like a tree hugger… hang on, perhaps I
am).</SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"></SPAN></FONT> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Can you? A few non-swimming roles too if you have
someone who might sacrifice their swim for </SPAN></FONT></P>
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style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"></SPAN></FONT> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Roles include: </SPAN></FONT></P>
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<LI class=MsoNormal><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Designing, laminating and cobbling together some
signposts of words we can put down the riverbank for people to swim
past</SPAN></FONT>
<LI class=MsoNormal><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Turning up 7am Saturday morning to put up the event
shelter, bring picnic blankets for people to sit on and lay then out, walk up
and down riverbank hammering the aforementioned signpost into the bank,
putting up easel with what happens when</SPAN></FONT>
<LI class=MsoNormal><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Wearing OSS tshirt so people can ask you things about
their fears of swimming/ the timetable (in a whisper), helping them with all
the normal worries about shoes, bags, pike. Volunteers can buy t’s at cost
price</SPAN></FONT>
<LI class=MsoNormal><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Staying to guard the bags while all else pop off and
swim</SPAN></FONT>
<LI class=MsoNormal><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Smiling</SPAN></FONT>
<LI class=MsoNormal><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Swimming in your OSS hat so people feel reassured by
your presence</SPAN></FONT>
<LI class=MsoNormal><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Topping and tailing each swim group. While we’re not
responsible for everyone (it’s a social swim) but only courteous to go at the
front and back so we don’t leave anyone behind</SPAN></FONT>
<LI class=MsoNormal><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Rowing a boat (we can borrow some down
there)</SPAN></FONT>
<LI class=MsoNormal><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Selling OSS kit to anyone who wants it (hats, I
heart the thames book, wild swim, hoodies, hats)</SPAN></FONT>
<LI class=MsoNormal><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">If you feel so inclined, bringing more tea, coffee and
breakfast things that you need yourself</SPAN></FONT>
<LI class=MsoNormal><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Taking down event shelter and tidying up when we leave
(event end by 10.30am, we should all be off by 11am). </SPAN></FONT>
<LI class=MsoNormal><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Photograph event or record it in some way for OSS
posterity</SPAN></FONT></LI></UL>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"></SPAN></FONT> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"></SPAN></FONT> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Let me know if you can help, and in what
capacity.</SPAN></FONT></P>
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style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"></SPAN></FONT> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Many thanks</SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"></SPAN></FONT> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Kate</SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"></SPAN></FONT> </P>
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style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"></SPAN></FONT> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Timetable (approx)</SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">7am: volunteers arrive, set up</SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"></SPAN></FONT> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Details swimmers will receive (event location is kept
secret so we have some way of controlling and knowing numbers)
</SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">8am – swimmers arrive, get ready to swim, put bags in
bag shelter, sit on blankets, settle </SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">8.15am - meditation on the banks, led by a local
teacher. After this QUIET TIME!</SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">8.25am - walk up or down the banks, led by an OSS
swimmer... one route will be a swim of about a mile, the other route will be a
swim of about half a mile. You will be walking barefoot in your swimming
cossies, unless wearing shoes you plan to swim in, across some gravel and along
the Thames path</SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">8.35ish - get in and swim! Enjoy the sights and sounds
of the riverbank. Recently we saw an oyster catcher in the Thames here, in
search of freshwater mussels. The entry points are typical of rivers: a bit of
clambering and reeds may be required, although we have found two sandyish
beaches (but there's bound to be some mud)</SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">9ish - emerge back at the start point! Time to reflect
and share experiences. Probably keep volume down for a while, so people still
swimming hear only whispers. Enjoy & share whatever food you have brought
with you - thermos, croissants, camping stoves and sausages, it's up to
you</SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">9.55ish - when everyone is back and dry and has shared
and eaten, we'll have a little visualisation and meditation to finish. Some
things we may not have noticed in the water often come back to you at these
times.</SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"></SPAN></FONT> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">10.30am/11am; volunteers leave</SPAN></FONT></P>
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style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"></SPAN></FONT> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"></SPAN></FONT> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"></SPAN></FONT> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Kate Rew</SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">07931 546241</SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Author, journalist and director of <A
href="http://www.outdoorswimmingsociety.com/" target=_blank rel=nofollow>Outdoor
Swimming Society</A></SPAN></FONT></P>
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style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Number 2 on Monocle's global hot list of people
who deserve a bigger stage in 2010. “Stroke of genius” (Monocle, Issue 29)
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(Triathlon 220) </SPAN></FONT></LI></UL>
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style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-STYLE: normal">“The Outdoor Swimming Society has
become a cult movement.” (Rowan Pelling, Daily
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perfect. Page after page she nails things. Will have you hunched on the sofa
as though with a stash of love letters." (The New Statesman) "A wonderful - in
the old sense of that term - and joyful romp of a book. So go on. Dive in"
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