Rockinghorse launches Big Splash swim event in Brighton

Taking place on Sunday, July 5, The Big Splash is designed for swimmers aged seven to 14. <i>(Image: Rockinghorse)</i>
Taking place on Sunday, July 5, The Big Splash is designed for swimmers aged seven to 14. (Image: Rockinghorse)
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A new charity swim is making waves for a good cause.

Rockinghorse Children’s Charity is launching The Big Splash, a children’s swimming event taking place at Sea Lanes on Brighton seafront on Sunday, July 5.

Open to swimmers aged seven to 14, the event lets participants choose a distance of 200m, 400m, or 800m, with funds helping Rockinghorse support other young people right across Sussex.

To sign up, go to rockinghorse.org.uk and search ‘The Big Splash’.

Jules Billings, Fundraising Manager for Rockinghorse, said: "We have seen how popular our 12-hour Rockinghorse Relay has been so we thought it would be great to be able to offer something similar to younger swimmers.

"Our aim is that giving young people the chance to make a real difference to the lives of other children will hopefully spark a life-long passion for giving back to charity."

Sponsored by Hurst College, The Big Splash costs £25 to enter, with a minimum fundraising target of £50 per swimmer.

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