I hate swimming.

But to have the body of an Olympic swimmer, it is necessary to go swimming. And I need challenges to motivate myself to do this.

So, on 16 September I’m going to be swimming around a lake in Hyde Park, London.

I will be raising money for the British Asian Trust’s mental health programme in Pakistan and for the CareTech Foundation, our partner organisation for that much needed programme.

If you would like to sponsor me, I would be most grateful for any support you might be able to give.

Thank you very much indeed.