New Year Joy

Oh, today was the very best way to start the year. Victoria and I arrived early at the Quays as we were interviewed by Speedo. They are embracing outdoor swimming and making films with people like us lol. I was given a lovely red swimsuit which I wore to swim in.

We donned our hats ready to swim. Mine was heavy and large, but I sure made an entrance! Victoria’s was brilliant….a seagull snaffling chips out of a newspaper cone. Of course, we won prizes for the best hats ha ha ha.

I couldn’t swim far in mine. In fact it nearly took me under, being a submarine I shouldn’t have been surprised. We swam the course and took a few vids before getting out and warming up. Speedo provided the drinks and lots of sweet treats. We didn’t want to leave as the atmosphere was fantastic. Everyone had a huge cheesy grin from ear to ear. I’m still buzzing! This is why I do open water swimming…the fun, the excitement, the friendships, the community, the adventure and the absolute joy!

The best news was that the event raised £16,000 for Reuben’s Retreat which supports families with complexly poor children and families of child loss.

(Obviously I didn’t take this pic….thanks to Anthony Devlin….I just loved the joy on my face and that you can see my hat creation and my new cozzie)

Happy New Year everyone.