Swim the river. Change a life.

Last summer I started lake swimming. I have swum through the warm, rain, cold and ice. Swimming under blue skies or grey, in a swimsuit or neoprene, sometimes alone but more often than not with wonderful friends.

Swimming, surrounded by nature rather than chlorine, has improved my health, fitness and sanity, and it has brought me the joyous cameraderie of a wonderful group of fellow madwomen!

Next summer I’m taking on one of the UK’s most iconic open water swims, a 6km tidal journey through the stunning Aune Estuary in South Devon.

It’s a proper challenge. Fast-flowing water, beautiful scenery, and hundreds of swimmers all chasing that final moment: I did it.

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.

If you can, please sponsor me – it really will make a difference.

And if the river’s calling you too… you can sign up here:

👉 https://in.njuko.com/bantham-2026