Over 1,000 expected for 50th Porthcawl Christmas swim

1,500 take part in Porthcawl Christmas Morning Swim

Organisers say a record 1,500 swimmers took part in the 50th Porthcawl Christmas Morning Swim.

More than 1,000 people are expected to brave the cold sea later, as Porthcawl Christmas Morning Swim marks its 50th anniversary.

Fancy dress is encouraged for those daring to take part. Credit: Amie Lipley / Porthcawl Christmas Morning Swim

Organisers are hoping for a record attendance, at what is now one of the UK's largest festive swims.

Swimmers are due to gather from 10.30am - before the official start at the top of the beach at 11.45am.

Around 1,000 people took part last year - and organisers expect even more today. Credit: Amie Lipley / Porthcawl Christmas Morning Swim

The event is raising money for a series of charities and local projects.

Last updated Thu 25 Dec 2014

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