Swimmers are being urged to battle the elements and take part in the sixth White Christmas Dip at Boscombe Pier on Christmas Day.

The fun starts at 10am and all money raised will go towards Macmillan Caring Locally.

Last year 130 fundraisers took the plunge for the annual event, attracting people in mankinis, festive outfits and one man even dressed as a horse.

Organiser Tom Baker and family set the event up to raise funds for the Christchurch charity after being inspired by his uncle John White’s battle with skin cancer.

To join in the fun go to whitechristmasdip.co.uk for more information.

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