DO you love sea swimming? Would you like to help a Cornish charity raise funds for mental health?

Sign up for the 6 Bay event and you can be part of a fantastic fundraiser for Cornwall Mind, while enjoying your favourite swimming spots with friends.

The 6 Bay event is hosted by wild swimming group the swimminwimmin – but it’s open to all, wherever you are.

“Last year they kept this event within the swimming group, mostly due to Covid and restrictions, but this year they would like to open it up to as many people as possible,” explains Jo Boulton of Cornwall Mind.

“Join the 6 Bay event and sign up - you can dip in any six bays! Running from Monday 13th September to Sunday 26th September.

“Last year the event raised over £6.5k for Cornwall Mind and this year they aim to equal, if not better, this amazing amount!”

It’s easy to get involved:

• Build your own team - we suggest six participants but anything from two to 20 is totally acceptable!

• Plan your route - which 6 bays? Will you run between them, cycle, walk, jump in the car? (You can dip, paddle, plunge or swim at each location.)

• Choose your date - we have opened a two- week period, starting from Monday September 13, to ensure everyone who wants to take part can.

• Fancy dress, matching costumes, personalised t shirts, eco glitter and face paint. The choice is yours!

• Pay your £15 entry fee and you are good to go - you can generate additional fundraising by setting up a justgiving page, let us know if you do so we can share the link and add your figure to the cumulative total.

Send us your six photos of six different locations and we will send your specially designed patch!

Please dip within your capabilities, select lifeguarded beaches where possible and remain responsible for your own safety

“The pandemic has caused an unprecedented demand for the mental health charity’s support work, which ensures that people have a place to turn and that nobody should face a mental health problem alone,” said Jo.

“Every penny raised and donated, will stay in Cornwall, and help to fund vital work and help more people take part in recovery focused wellbeing services.”

To find out more and sign up, visit www.swimminwimmin.co.uk/product/6-bays-in-one-day/