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One fine day a few years ago, whilst taking a rest from Kayaking on Lake Bassenthwaite, I watched a group from the Calvert  Trust as they disembarked. Their happy faces as they enjoyed the wonderful experience of being on the water touched me deeply, so I decided to try to get involved with the trust and the great work they do to make the beauty of the outdoors accessible to all.

I have been open water swimming for a couple of years and am fortunate enough to have a number of crazy friends  (of a certain age) with a common love of tennis and enjoying life, who formed a group under the name of  "the Lytham Dippers". We meet at high tide at the beach in Blackpool and "dip", have a picnic and laugh!

They have agreed to join me in our challenge "30 bays in 80 days" to enjoy the experience of wild swimming ( or dipping) in the beautiful Lake District. We plan to have lovely days out whilst raising money and the profile of this amazing charity.