Thank you so much for visiting my page.

At the age of 55 – and as someone who can’t actually swim – I’ve set myself a huge personal challenge: to take on a sponsored swim in support of the Stannite Bursary Fund at Windermere School.

The children at Windermere know that I’ve always been afraid of water. It’s something I’ve avoided all my life. So for me, this isn’t just a physical challenge – it’s an emotional one too. I’ll be pushing far beyond my comfort zone, and showing the very resilience we work so hard to instil in our pupils every day.

I’m doing this because I believe so deeply in what the Bursary Fund stands for – opening the doors of our school to bright, passionate young people who otherwise wouldn’t have the chance. Bursaries change lives, and I’ve seen the difference they make first-hand.

Every pound you give will go directly to supporting a child’s future at Windermere School. If you’re able to donate, I would be truly grateful – and I’ll carry your support with me every stroke of the way.

Thank you from the bottom of my (slightly terrified!) heart.

With love and determination,

Jo