Last Autumn I decided I was going to try and do a few cold sea dips throughout the winter, in an attempt to complete a challenge set by a cold water swimming group I had found. I decided to raise a small amount of money for charity (Mind) to keep […]

There is something very wonderful sitting post a swim, with the sun shining brightly and the first of the summer swallows gliding through the sky above.  With a cup of tea in hand, I sat in the nicest company –  Becky and Juliet from The Henley Swim, Rachel, Abigail, Jennie and […]

When I was young, and I mean late primary / early secondary school, I was a good swimmer and loved swimming! I competed once in a charity event where you could swim as far a distance as you felt able with a few hours. A friend of mine sponsored me […]

I cannot tell you how excited I am to have won a place in this competition. The link to apply came up in a random facebook advert on my newsfeed, and my curiosity took me onto the entry page. It was a simple application and with little hesitation I had […]