W-w-winter swim at M-M-Matheson Bay

Taking a plunge in the ocean in the middle of winter may not be everyone’s cup of tea, but last year more than 80 hardy souls did just that during the annual Leigh Community Mid-Winter Swim.

Organisers are expecting a similar turnout this year when the event returns to Matheson Bay on Sunday, June 19, starting at 10.15am.

Last year’s event raised $1000 for Leigh School. The school will again be on site with hot soup, bread rolls and home baking.

The event will also be an opportunity to showcase the work of Waste Free Leigh, Pest Free Leigh and the recently established Leigh Community Patrol. Swimmers and supporters are encouraged to bring gold coins, as some merchandise will be on sale, as well as tea and coffee.

An organiser, Jan Scott, says there is an active all year round social swimming group at Leigh, which is all about keeping healthy together in a safe environment, so people don’t have to swim alone.

As a word of encouragement, Scott says the sea is definitely warmer than last year!