Each year we try our best to mix things up with a choice of post-swim food and drink on offer, catering to both 'meaties' and, of course, vegans. Festive swimmers can look forward to more delicious culinary creations from professional chef (and fellow Vobster swimmer) Dagmar. We'll be serving up a hearty beef chilli with rice for the meat eaters or a tasty veggie bean chilli with rice for our vegan friends. Whatever meal choice you go for, you can be sure that it'll be very warming and very, very tasty!

As you tuck into your post-swim meal, kick back and enjoy the smooth and enchating sound of live music from local musical talents playing live on the quayside. This year we'll be entertained by the talented singer-songwriter Sam Wren playing a medley of enchanting songs spanning several decades of great music with, of course, the odd Christmas song added for good measure!

We'll also be firing up our fabulous Heatwave fire pit created by Vobster swimmer Tom Trouton to provide a warm and welcoming glow to proceedings - the perfect spot to enjoy a cosy drink as you relax, chat and enjoy the live music.

'Wonderful event - thank you to all the team at Vobster for making it happen'
Jane O'Neill

'Thank you all so much for another amazing event!'
Cathy Fletcher

'Loved it! Thank you to everyone for organising'
Lynda Walker

'Great afternoon. Brilliantly organised. Well done!!'
Pippa Poore

'Wonderful as always!'
Dagmar Hewell

'What a fab afternoon! Many thanks Richard and everyone at Vobster'
Imelda Murphy

We actively encourage each and every participant to get themselves sponsored for this worthy event. Through JustGiving donations, participants can invite their friends, family and work colleagues to sponsor them to take to the chilly waters of Vobster Quay dressed in their finest festive swim hats. We've created a poster that you can download (below) and print off to help you promote your involvement and hopefully drum up some donations!

We're doing our bit too - to set the ball rolling, Vobster Quay has donated £1000 to each charity! Whilst it's a great start, we're sure that with your help we can send this year's fundraising total through the roof! Badger your friends, badger your work colleagues and let's make it happen.

Tickets for the raffle cost just £1 and will be available to buy through the Vobster shop in the lead up to the event. The draw itself takes place at the Christmas Cracker Chill Swim event. You don't have to be an attendee to enter either - anyone can buy tickets! All proceeds are donated to charity so spread a little festive cheer and buy a sack-full of tickets when they become available later this year.