TROPHIES have been given out to participants that helped to raise more than £20,000 in a charity swimathon.
The 30th Taunton Soroptimists Swimathon took place in February, raising £20,114.49.
The event, which took place at Taunton School, saw 450 participants in 72 teams.
Teams from schools, businesses, families and friends took part to help raise cash for Taunton Foodbank, MIND Taunton and West Somerset and St Margaret's Hospice.
Mayor of Taunton Cllr Hazel Prior-Sankey with Joy Millican from St Margaret’s Hospice.
Mayor of Taunton Cllr Hazel Prior-Sankey with Sue Weightman from Taunton Food Bank.
Mayor of Taunton Cllr Hazel Prior-Sankey with Andrew Pritchard from MIND in Taunton and West Somerset.
A total of 4,027 laps were completed, covering 125 miles. The Sea Squad Reviews team totted up 107 laps, more than any other group.
Swimathon co-ordinator Christine Briggs said: "It was a lovely evening attended by the Mayor of Taunton Deane Councillor Hazel Prior-Sankey and her consort Adrian Prior-Sankey.
"The mayor kindly presented all the trophies to the winning teams and the cheques to the charities we supported this year. She congratulated all the swimmers and the Soroptimists on a fantastic achievement.
This year was our 30th Swimathon and the final amount raised was just over £20,100 and this was divided between three charities.
"St Margaret's Hospice received just over £10,000 and the Taunton Foodbank and Mind in Taunton and West Somerset received just over £5,000 each.
"This brings the grand total raised over the last 30 years to £631,200 which has all been given to 78 local charities."
Trophy winners:
Soroptimist Plate Trophy for the team swimming the most laps - Sea Squad Reviews (TDSC) - 107 laps
Western Power Distribution Shield for the Team swimming the 2nd highest number of laps - The Old Timers (TDSC) - 97 laps
Soroptimist Anniversary Trophy for the non-swimming club team swimming the most laps - a tie between Dark Horses and Swimfiends who both swam 81 laps
Taunton Chamber of Commerce Trophy for the Members Team swimming the most laps - Milsted Langdon A - 74 laps
Soroptimist Millenium Trophy for Youth for the under 18s team swimming the most laps - Comp 2 (TDSC) - 85 laps
Adrian Nicholson Strongvox Trophy for the 13s and under team swimming the most laps - ST3(TDSC) - 66 laps
NHS Somerset Trophy for the NHS Team swimming the most laps - Divine Dippers - 55 laps
The Taunton Times Family Cup for the Family Team swimming the most laps - IMM Family 69 laps
The Taunton School Junior Trophy for the Primary School Team swimming the most laps - a tie between North Town Sharks and St George's Dolphins who both swam 58 laps
Westbury Homes Trophy for the most money raised by a single team - Soroptimist Swans - £1,103.00
Milsted Langdon Challenge Cup for the first time entrants raising the most money - Milverton Massive - £630.00
The Accountants Trophy for the Accountancy Team raising the money - Milsted Langdon "C" - £900.00
Clarke Willmott Trophy for the Legal Team raising the most money - CA-TFISH (Citizen's Advice) - £781.00
Soroptimist Family Cup for the Family Team raising the most money - Foodbank Flotsam - £590.00
Hilary Smith Trophy for the Medical Team raising the most money - Divine Dippers - £415.00
Soroptimist International Team with a Theme Trophy for the Team with the Best Theme - Archie's Friends around the World (Reminiscence Learning)
CS Williams Challenge Cup Swimathon Committee Special Award - Churchview
The Mayor's Cup - The Sharks (Duncan Moore, family and friends)"
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