We (me and Thomas) are part of team of four swimming as many sponsored lengths as we can in 30 minutes!

The Swimathon will raise money for three local charities: Down’s Syndrome North East; The Cheesy Waffles Youth Project, and; Veterans at Ease.

Each team can also name their own project to benefit from funds raised - we've chosen Neville's Cross Primary School's Appeal to help pay for a multi-use, all-weather games pitch for their playing field. They need £60,000 (current total is c.£15,000) - it will really widen the range of sports the school can teach and avoid current flooding problems on the school fields.