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Swimmers brave icy Porthcawl waters for Christmas Day swim | Swimmers brave icy Porthcawl waters for Christmas Day swim |
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Thousands of daredevil swimmers have braved the icy waters of Porthcawl for the annual Christmas Day swim. | Thousands of daredevil swimmers have braved the icy waters of Porthcawl for the annual Christmas Day swim. |
Some 1,500 people, many in fancy dress, took to the sea in an effort to raise money for various charities. | Some 1,500 people, many in fancy dress, took to the sea in an effort to raise money for various charities. |
Swimmers gathered at the town's Sandy Bay from 10:30 GMT, with the run down to the waves at 11:45 GMT. | Swimmers gathered at the town's Sandy Bay from 10:30 GMT, with the run down to the waves at 11:45 GMT. |
Organisers said the atmosphere was "incredible" as the annual event marked its 50th year. | |
Ian Stroud, from Porthcawl Christmas Swim, said: "Everyone was in good humour and good spirits. | |
"The fancy dress really added to the day, and for our anniversary it was absolutely fantastic." | |
He added the public had been very generous in raising and donating money. | |
"We couldn't get over the generosity. Every penny of it will go to charity," he said. |
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