Downstream

clamber up diving boards and
hurl themselves off. Today
Chiswick is the location of
the Great River Swim, held
annually from Chiswick Pier
and until recently organised
in conjunction with a local
restaurant, Pissarro. It started
in 2002 and is in aid of
Chiswick Sea Cadets, who
provide activities such as
‘Throw the Rope’, ‘Fishing
for Ducks’ and face painting,
reminiscent of riverside