Less than a year ago I took up open water swimming and was hooked from my very first dip. I've now set myself the challenge of a 2.1km upstream swim in the Thames following the Henley Regatta course. Oh and I'll be doing it at 4am...

I might be a bit crazy doing this but I'm doing it for a great charity, The Cowshed, that helps those in need by providing essentials they need such as clothes, underwear, bedding and curtains when they have nothing. The Cowshed is a local charity helping local people to get back on their feet during times of hardship.

Currently, they need our help more than ever as they are being inundated with requests for helping refugees fleeing Ukraine on top of an increased in need from those suffering from financial hardship.

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