Studley High Finance Manager, Carol Williams, joined open water swimmers in a unique tribute to the fallen on Remembrance Sunday. Over a hundred people from several countries took to the chilly waters of Cumbria to raise £6,000 for the Royal British Legion and Horseback UK, which works with wounded, injured and sick service veterans. In a silent 1km swim in Ullswater, Cumbria, participants aged from 17 to 82 were joined by friends and supporters to mark one hundred years since the ending of World War One.
The water was only 10 degrees, so, it was cold and uncomfortable – but nothing like the appalling conditions of the battlefield. We wanted to mark this special day and to raise funds for two very important organisations.
Graeme Sutton of Swim on the Wild Side, event organiser
The swim was incredibly difficult, but it was wonderful to be part of something so inspiring. I would like to thank my awesome colleagues and family who dug deep & have sponsored my efforts allowing me to raise almost £200 for the two worthy causes.
Mrs Williams
