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ENGLISH CHANNEL SOLO SWIMS – HOWARD JAMES (NEW RECORDS)

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WOWSA – https://openwaterswimming.com/2016/11/crossing-for-alexa-trus/

Redbull – https://www.redbull.com/gb-en/english-channel-record-broken

Channel Tunnel Vision | We Spoke To Howard James About His Double Record-Breaking Channel Swim

Outdoor Swimmer – https://outdoorswimmer.com/news/new-record-for-the-latest-english-channel-swim-of-the-season

Dover Online – https://www.dover.uk.com/channel-swimming/swims/2016-11-03/howard-keech

Telegraph – http://www.telegraph.co.uk/tv/2016/07/17/swim-the-channel-the-agonies-and-ecstasies-of-the-ultimate-open/

Daily News Open Water Swimming – http://dailynews.openwaterswimming.com/2016/11/howard-james-first-one-in-last-one-out.html

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Supporting Parents with Babies in Neonatal

Huge congrats to Jen and Mike, the dynamic duo who

Huge congrats to Jen and Mike, the dynamic duo who smashed the English Channel relay in an impressive 14 hours 16 minutes! 🙌💦 You two are absolute legends! 👏

#EnglishChannel #OpenWaterSwimming #RelayTeam #SwimmingHeroes

PRESS RELEASE Anne-Marie Communications & Digital

PRESS RELEASE
Anne-Marie
Communications & Digital Media Officer
James Paget University Hospital

We'd like to say a big thank you to The Alexa Trust who have generously funded breast pumps for our Neonatal Unit and for the Neonatal Outreach and Infant complex health team.

On Tuesday Dennis, Chairman of The Alexa Trust, Kaya, Chief Executive of Lowestoft and Waveney Breastfeeding Support and Shelly, our Infant Complex Health Liaison Sister, all gathered with some of our charity team and members of the Neonatal Breastfeeding team to formally hand over the four Ardo Calypso pump kits and 17 Elvie stride pumps that have
been purchased with the money that was donated by the Trust.

The almost £5,000 donation will mean that many new mums will be able to benefit from one of the pumps, and will be supported to use them via the Neonatal and local breast feeding teams.

Shelly said; "I met Dennis a few weeks ago, when the Human Milk Foundation and Lowestoft and Waveney Breastfeeding Support launched their new donor milk hub at Water Lane Leisure Centre in Lowestoft, and
asked if The Alexa Trust would consider supporting us. We are delighted that this has resulted in funding for the pumps as this will mean we are able to support more new mums with breastfeeding. These pumps are a real
Godsend and will make such a difference. The Elvie pumps are hands free which means rather than having to stop and take time in one place to express, the pumps can be used while you continue to get on with other things. Pump expressing can protect breastfeeding by ensuring its more accessible, so these will really help."

The pumps will help new mums express milk for their young babies who are being cared for in the unit and they will then be able to take them home with them. This donation follows on from the success of work during World Breastfeeding Week to raise awareness of the support our hospital offers all parents to make an informed choice about infant feeding, while recognising the important benefits that breastfeeding provides for babies.

You can read more about Lowestoft and Waveney Breastfeeding Support here; https://www.lowestoftandwaveneybreastfeeding.co.uk/

English Channel Relays & Solos – To date 2017 1.

English Channel Relays & Solos – To date

2017
1. New Dawn is Rising Relay

2018
2. Team A Relay
3. Team B Relay
4. Sumner Williams Solo

2019
5. Alexa Aquanuts Relay
6. Team Alexa Relay

2021
7. Splash of Orange Relay
8. Orca Bait Relay
9. Reasonable Excuses Relay
10. PHVI Relay

2022
11. Alexa Atlantic Alliance Relay
12. Oceans Six Relay
13. The Internationals Relay
14. Alexa Four Relay
15. Steve Sutton Solo
16. Sophie Gasson Solo

2023
17. Individual Medley Team Relay
18. Lucy Payne Solo
19. Sunny Mermaids Relay
20. Mark Pinder Solo
21. Fantastic Four Relay

2024
22. Five in Deep Relay
23. Petit Dauphins Relay
24. Tyler Sutton Solo

2025
25. The Chubmarines Relay
26. Tide Riders Relay

On Sunday, 6th July the Waterlane Leisure Centre i

On Sunday, 6th July the Waterlane Leisure Centre in Lowestoft was buzzing with excitement. When The Human Milk Foundation launched their 7th, UK based milk hub in association with Lowestoft and Waveney Breastfeeding Support. A local charity organisation who plays a pivotal role in providing breastfeeding support through breastfeeding cafes, home visits from lactation specialist and the loan of breast pumps.

The Alexa Trust is thrilled to have supported this project, our 2nd The Hearts Milk Bank hub we've been fortunate to provide funding for. This milk hub will enable more local mums to donate their surplus breastmilk, essential for the care of sick, premature babies, who do not have access to their own mothers' milk. Which also enables efficient transportation of donor milk to the James Paget's Hospital's neonatal intensive care unit.

The opening was attended by representatives from The Human Milk Foundation, Lowestoft and Waveney Breastfeeding Support, the James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust maternity team and The Alexa Trust. Along with healthcare professionals, volunteers, families, milk donors and blood bikes. The Mayor of Lowestoft Councillor, Nasima Begum and Kate Quilton - TV presenter who has supported the HMF since its inception, officially cut the ribbon to open the hub.

It’s wonderful when organisations come together to make impactful initiatives a reality.

#donormilk #milkbanking #donormilkhub #humanmilk #thealexatrust #supportingparentswithbabiesinneonatal #prematurebabies #neonatalcare

🩷💛🩵 @aswimmersjournal @hannahavill18 @jen_mug_swims @swimmemories.mariate @gkean2023

Hoorah! Gerald & Lucy from The Chubmarines - The A

Hoorah! Gerald & Lucy from The Chubmarines - The Alexa Trust have embarked on their epic swim adventure, crossing the English Channel from England to France!

We're rooting for them! You can track their swim in real-time here: https://track.rs/ec

They're onboard Louise Jane Charters, expertly piloted by Andy & James King. In association with the Channel Swimming Association.

Wishing Gerald & Lucy grit, determination, and a successful crossing! 🏊‍♀️🌊🚣‍♀️💪

The 2025 team apparel is currently in production a

The new Suffolk Human Milk Bank Hub, supported by

The new Suffolk Human Milk Bank Hub, supported by The Alexa Trust, will be located at the Waterlane Leisure Centre in Lowestoft. This initiative aims to provide convenient access to donor milk for parents, particularly those delivering at the James Paget Hospital, and will work in conjunction with the Lowestoft and Waveney Breast Support team to offer additional feeding support.

Kudos to Dennis! His tireless efforts and dedication have paid off, in helping to bring the Suffolk Human Milk Bank project to life.

#thealexatrust #supportingparentswithbabiesinneonatal
#breastfeedingsupport #humanmilk #breastmilk #milkhub #milkbank #charityproject

Create unforgettable memories with new friends in

Create unforgettable memories with new friends in The Alexa Trust English Channel relays! We're seeking team members for our 4-person and 6-person relays scheduled for August 2026. From sign-up to the final stroke in France, our ongoing support team will be with you every step of the way. For more information, get in touch with us!

swimzone@thealexatrust.org

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