Above: Sam Cawood and youngsters celebrate. (Chris Matuszek)

Children taking part in Cadbury's Swimmimg Challenge were rewardedwith a pool party to mark the end of the three-month-long competition. Thecelebration on Saturday at Latchmere Leisure Centre included apresentation of prizes for the successful young swimmers, 500 of whom havetaken part in the long distance swimming challenge held throughout theborough.

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