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...
Children In Need: Loughborough University Athletics Stadium 4th November 2025
On 4th November 2025, the 3 Legged Walk Challenge in aid of Children in Need began at the Paula Radcliffe Athletics Stadium, Loughborough University. Ady Dayman of BBC Radio Leicester along with his colleague Zoe, began the first mile of...
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...
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...
Mayor Officially Opens Queniborough Swimming Pool
On 17th January 2025, the Mayor of Charnwood, Councillor Dr Julie Bradshaw MBE, officially opened the pool at Queniborough, Leicestershire. The swimming pool had been bought and refurbished by local couple, Yvonne and Trevor Farmer. Yvonne had learnt to swim...
Loughborough Fair Opening by Mayor of Charnwood 13th November 2024
Loughborough Fair was enjoyed by thousands of visitors to the town during four days of fun. The Fair, operated by Charnwood Borough Council, returned for its 803rd year and took place from Wednesday, 13 November to Saturday, 16 November, 2024....
Selfless Felicity Chosen to Switch on Christmas Lights
An inspirational youngster has been chosen to ‘Light up Loughborough’ and switch on the town’s Christmas lights in front of thousands of people. Felicity Chan, from Loughborough, has been named the winner of the Light up Loughborough competition run by...