Posted on: 21st May 2025

Armley Leisure Centre will be hosting a very special week of sport and charity from 26–30 May: Phil’s 22-Mile Channel Swim, a fundraising initiative in support of the Armley Good Neighbours project.

The idea came about when Rev Arnold heard that a colleague had completed the equivalent of a run from Base Camp to the summit of Everest within his local area. Inspired by this, Phil’s goal is to swim 22 miles to raise funds to transform Christ Church into a community centre by improving the building.

At least 2,800 swimmers have completed it since Englishman Matthew Webb first achieved it in 1875, according to Infobae. Phil has scheduled his 22-mile challenge over 25 hours—five hours a day for five days.

Read the full article and find out how to donate here.