Seems like it's all fairly promising so far. I like the GoKarting part - Love me some GoKarting! It's good to do team stuff...I do so with my team a lot, not company-sanctioned, just us getting together outside of work and connecting a little.
Your move back to the UK to be closer to your daughter is sufficient although a Christmas tree and some decorations would be a nice touch; Certainly will make you seem less Scroogy. Seriously though, I doubt she'd care and is more interested in having you around.
Hopefully Sunday-swimming deploys as hoped, with wins!
Have a great weekend.