This year I will be cold-water swimming during the winter months, specifically when water temperatures drop below 10°C. I'm doing it as part of NOWCA's Sub-10 club, challenging myself to swim as much as I can. Last week the water was a lovely 5.9°C.

I’m doing it to raise money for Level Water – a brilliant charity providing 1-to-1 swimming lessons for children with disabilities. These lessons are joyful, empowering, and completely life-changing.

Every £15 raised gives a child the chance to learn to swim.

Please sponsor me – it really will make a difference and this challenge is really tough. Definitely time for the 5mm gloves and socks. And some coffee afterwards...

And if the water's calling you too… join me and find out more here:

👉https://forms.monday.com/forms/231132b39e91a75d5983417f8004d987?r=euc1