ENGLISH CHANNEL RELAYS 2021

  ONLINE APPLICATION TERMS & CONDITIONS PRICING STRUCTURE Before applying you can check out our ENQUIRY PACK, hopefully this will answer some of your questions, but feel free to contact trustee Howard James – howard@thealexatrust.org if you require any additional information.  

PARENTS FUEL FUND 2019

by Howard James This year 20 families at the William Harvey Neonatal Unit will benefit from our PARENTS FUEL FUND. To read more about our NEW project follow this link: https://thealexatrust.org/index.php/projects-2/parent-fuel-fund/     Read More

ENGLISH CHANNEL RELAYS 2019 – TEAM ALEXA TRUST

The Alexa Trust proudly announces swimmers for our 2019 English Channel Relays   Team Alexa Trust           In association with Louise Jane Charters and Channel Swimming Association Read More

ENGLISH CHANNEL RELAYS 2019 – TEAM ALEXA AQUANUTS

The Alexa Trust proudly announces swimmers for our 2019 English Channel Relays   Team Alexa Aquanuts             In association with Louise Jane Charters and Channel Swimming Association Read More

THE MILK LOUNGE

by Sarah Poole – Neonatal Nurse, William Harvey Hospital “The inspiration for this room was to create a safe, relaxing space that will enable mothers to relax during what is often a very stressful and challenging time. Milk production is reliant on hormones, one makes milk, one releases milk, and when mum is anxious theses hormones are negatively Read More

HABIT CHANGING CHALLENGE

Do you have a person in your life, may it be a spouse, friend, partner, child, parent or work colleague with a little habit that just drives you around the bend?  Or are you the one with the bad habit, be honest! ? Here is a fun challenge for you… Each person declare a habit

KM BIG BIKE RIDE 2017 – Superstar Annette Stewart

On Sunday Annette Stewart took part in the KM Big Bike Ride to raise money for The Alexa Trust. With little training Annette managed to complete the 100km ride, and still managed a big smile afterwards. Money Raised: £150 pounds through Virgin Money Giving of which we will receive 70% and KM Charity Team 30%. Read More

ENGLISH CHANNEL SOLO SWIM – New Record by Howard James

Not only did Howard James become the new record holder for the earliest English Channel Crossing earlier this year. Today, November 3rd, in spectacular style, he broke the latest crossing record as well, previously held for 36 years. You have to agree this is an amazing achievement. My non swimming mind or should I say Read More

ENGLISH CHANNEL SOLO SWIM – New Record by Howard James

Yesterday, 16th of May 2016, my husband and trustee, Howard James, successfully completed the English Channel swim and became the new world record holder for the earliest swim in the season, undefeated since 1990. An extraordinary achievement and a great feat of human endurance. With sea temperatures of 12 degrees Celsius and a distance of Read More