So these lovely ladies convinced me (again) to swim in the sea. To say this is a personal challenge for me is an understatement and I'm already dreading it! But since far too many people are still drowning, and the RNLI needs our help, I'm sure that I can be brave and dip into the freezing cold waters of Southend and raise some much-needed funds for the RNLI.

As a charity, the RNLI depends on our donations so it can go on saving lives and keeping us and our loved ones safe. RNLI lifesavers are our lifeline. They’re the lifeboat crews who provide 24-hour search and rescue right around the UK and Ireland. The lifeguards keeping watch on 240 of the busiest beaches in the UK and Channel Islands. And the RNLI safety teams and educators working tirelessly to stop people getting into trouble in the first place.

Thank you for your support - any donation (big or small) will help to save more lives.