40 swimmers and nine officials from Erith & District Swimming Club are visiting Bexley’s twin town of Neheim-Husten in Germany this weekend for SV Neptun Swimming Club’s international festival.

The event will consist of thousands of race spread across the three-day gala.

More than 750 swimmers will take part, with participants from nations including Germany, Holland, France, Belgium, Denmark and Sweden.

Aside from the host club, Erith will have their largest team taking part. For more information visit edsc.org.uk.