Hundreds of people are set to brave the icy North Sea on Christmas morning as a popular Suffolk festive tradition returns.
St Elizabeth Hospice’s Christmas Day Dip will take place on Felixstowe seafront on December 25, with participants donning festive outfits before taking the plunge to raise money for the charity.
The annual event will begin at 10am opposite Mannings Amusement, with registration on the day opening from 8.30am.
Advance tickets are available for £17 until December 23, while people will also be able to register on Christmas Day.
Money raised through sponsorship will support St Elizabeth Hospice, which provides free care to an average of more than 4,000 patients and their families each year across East and Mid Suffolk, Great Yarmouth and Waveney.
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James Fox-Golding, events and challenges manager at the hospice, said: “Our much-loved Christmas Day Dip is returning again this Christmas.
“It is a real festive tradition for so many in our local community, bringing people together on Christmas morning while showing their love for their local hospice.
“It’s a brilliant event and we can’t wait to see our amazing dippers, in their wide range of festive-themed costumes, as they brave the chill and take the plunge.”
Money raised from the event will go towards the hospice’s Christmas appeal, Be a Star, which is sponsored by Astral Global Logistics.
The campaign encourages people to support the hospice during the festive period, helping its staff care for patients and families and enabling them to create precious moments together.
Mr Fox-Golding added: “Every penny raised will make a difference, helping our dedicated teams continue to care for patients and their families.”
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