Winter dip draws big crowd

Photos courtesy, benthics (on FB) and Jenny Enderby.

More than 100 intrepid swimmers took up the challenge of a midwinter swim at Matheson Bay on Sunday, June 19.

It was one of the biggest turnouts ever for the event, which is timed to coincide with the shortest day of the year.

Swimmers ranged in age from the very young to the very old, and included some family groups.

The Leigh School raised over $1000 and the preschool $150 by selling food and hot drinks.

Also in attendance were representatives of Leigh Waste Minimisation, Pest Free Leigh, who gave out rat traps, and the Community Patrol.

Organisers thanked New World Warkworth, which sponsored the school stalls.