News is just in this evening that the Great North Swim – scheduled for this Saturday and Sunday – has sadly had to be postponed to a later date (or may even have to be cancelled). We’ve had a few sunny days here in Cumbria and, with more good weather forecast, there are concerns about the levels of blue-green algae in the water and the safety implications that this has for swimmers. This is desparately disappointing for those who had planned to take part, particularly since some have no doubt already travelled to the area. Swimmers will be able to take part on the new date in 2010 (if indeed there is one), get a refund on their entry fee, or defer their entry until next year.
Paul Johnson is a Director at Kendal Holiday Cottages Ltd. which offers luxury self-catering accommodation between the Lake District and the Yorkshire Dales
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