Rachael and I are swimming the 1-mile course at the Great North Swim on Saturday, 14th June!

We're really looking forward to the challenge - we've been training hard (well... training-ish 🤣) - and we're hoping for good weather and calm waters on the day.

We're doing this to raise funds for a charity very close to our hearts, and we'd be incredibly grateful for any donations, big or small. Every little bit helps support an amazing cause!

If you'd like to support us, please make a donation on our just giving page.

Below is information about this fantastic charity.

Bebe’s Hive began with a conversation between two grieving mums — Jen and Lauren — both navigating life after child loss while raising their daughters.

They spoke about the silence, the gaps, and the need for spaces where children’s grief could be held gently.

Jen, having seen the impact of Elsie’s Story, wanted to create something special that could reach further. For Lauren, it felt like everything she’d done before had led to this moment.

Together, they imagined a safe, creative space for children — warm, child-led, and rooted in kindness.

Bebe and Elsie both left behind sisters, and their mums’ mission is grounded in love for them — and for families like theirs.

Today, Lauren leads Bebe’s Hive, with Jen supporting through Elsie’s Story. They are also still closely connected to Alex, Alice’s mum who is another part of this small circle of mums who continue to hold each other up. 🩷 🩷 🩷

This is how it began — with love, and a quiet determination to build something good. ✨