20th Anniversary of Investiture at Buckingham Palace: 24th February 2006
On Tuesday 24th February 2026, Dr Julie Bradshaw MBE celebrated her 20th Anniversary of receiving her MBE at Buckingham Palace. This had been announced in the late Queen's New Year's Honours List. [youtube]https:youtu.be/jC0jqtTbDsc[/youtube] The MBE was conferred upon her for...
Legendary Loch Ness (Nessie): A Monstrous Swim
On 17th February 2026, World Record Swimmer, Dr Julie Bradshaw MBE gave an enigmatic talk to Loughborough Beacon Rotary Club on her Triple 'Nessie' Swim (69 miles) back on 27/28th August 2005: Legendary Loch Ness - A Monstrous Swim This...
Windermere World Record Butterfly Swim: Dr Julie Bradshaw MBE & Rob Farrow Meet
On 4th October 2025, Rob Farrow who had recently swam Lake Windermere on Butterfly, met with Dr Julie Bradshaw MBE at the Endless Pool in Loughborough. Julie had been the first person to swim the 10.5 mile course of Lake...
Loughborough Leisure Centre’s 50th Anniversary 14th Sept 2025
On 14th September 2025, Loughborough Leisure Centre held a Community Fun Day to celebrate it's 50th Anniversary. There was much going on at the Centre including games such as pickleball and various stalls: Charnwood Arts, Sweeties, Sea Cadets, B Buddies...
20th Anniversary of “Monstrous” Loch Ness Triple Swim
TWENTY YEARS ago on 27th to 28th August 2005, Dr Julie Bradshaw MBE led an intrepid team of six swimmers who made a World Record by becoming the first and only women’s team to conquer the Loch Ness Triple, covering...
Six Hills Swim for Carpenters Arms
On 27th June 2025 the CEO of the Carpenters Arms, Richard Spence joined World Record Swimmer and former Mayor of Charnwood, Cllr Dr Julie Bradshaw MBE for a swim at Six Hills Lake preceded by a Q&A on the link...
Atlantic Rowing Couple Get “Oarsome” Visit by Mayor of Charnwood 13th April 2025
The Mayor of Charnwood - Cllr Dr. Julie Bradshaw MBE - paid a special visit to husband and wife team Jooles and Ian Paillin-Dean, who are preparing to row across the Atlantic Ocean for charity. The intrepid pair, known as Stronger Twogether,...
Mayor of Charnwood Charity Dinner: Quorn Grange Hotel 21st March 2025
On Friday 21st March 2025, the Mayor of Charnwood, Cllr Dr Julie Bradshaw MBE and Mayoress, Julie Ellerbeck held their charity dinner at the Quorn Grange Country Hotel. The event was very well attended by over 100 guests including the...