A north-east charity has urged the public to brave the icy waters of Peterhead next month in a bid to raise much needed funds.
Spina Bifida Hydrocephalus Scotland is appealing to volunteers to join the event on January 1 and bring in the New Year for a great cause.
The money amassed will be used to support families across the region, who suffer from the life-long, complex disabilities of spina bifida and hydrocephalus.
The event, which will see swimmers jumping into the water at Peterhead’s lido, is open to anyone over the age of ten, but under-18s will need to be accompanied by a guardian.
Holly Taylor, a fundraiser for the charity, said: “We’re calling on everyone to join us as we dive into 2017.
“The event is going to be a fantastic day for family and friends, and potentially the perfect hangover cure.”
SBH Scotland supports more than 250 people in the north-east, and more than 3,500 people across the country.
Ms Taylor added: “Fundraising challenges like the Peterhead Plunge are crucial to allow us to continue providing the services which are vital for so many.”
Brave swimmers have been asked to sign up to the challenge by calling the charity directly on 03455 211 600 or emailing fundraising@sbhscotland.org.uk.
The plunge is one of several fundraising efforts the organisation has carried out across the north-east this year.
During the summer, it held a kilt walk in Aberdeen. And, in September, fundraisers zip-lined across the Clyde.
Currently, it is also appealing for volunteers to trek to Kilimanjaro for a “once in a lifetime” project to raise awareness of the charity’s work.
