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Cold Sussex Seas, Warm Hearts in Littlehampton Raise Life-Saving RNLI Funds

RNLI Littlehampton December Dip (Photo: ©RNLI/Beth Brooks)

More than 150 brave participants took to the water for Littlehampton RNLI Lifeboat Station’s December Dip 2023 this weekend.

According to the Royal National Lifeboat Institute, the "December Dip", hosted on Saturday (December 16) by The Beach café, on Sea Road, Littlehampton, has so far raised £3,500 to help the volunteer crew of Littlehampton RNLI save lives at sea in local waters. 

Despite the cold sea temperature, charity observers said there was a festive atmosphere, with many of the dippers wearing fancy dress and Christmas hats.

They were kept safe in the water by the volunteer crew of Littlehampton RNLI on lifeboat Renee Sherman, along with safety boats crewed by Arun Yacht Club, and lifeguards from Brighton Surf Lifesaving Club.

On land, Littlehampton RNLI’s shore crew and Launch Authorities counted the dippers in and out of the sea. St John Ambulance volunteers were also on hand.

Spectators were entertained by Littlehampton RNLI’s Steve Howlett, who was DJ and announcer. There was also a stall selling RNLI festive gifts and a Christmas market hosted by The Beach café.

Cian Mathews, Littlehampton RNLI’s Fundraising Chair, said:

"This is our second year holding the December Dip and, just like last year, I have been blown away by the kindness, bravery and generosity of the people of Littlehampton.

"It was a great event and it was wonderful to see so many happy faces. We’re already looking forward to next year!"

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