Crisis Midwinter Swim

National homelessness charity Crisis is offering not one but three opportunities to dive into the icy depths of London's outdoor swimming facilities for the Crisis Midwinter Swim fundraiser this year. The King's Cross Pond Club will hold 100 swimmers (Dec 5), the lovely, art deco Brockwell Lido will see hundreds of swimmers in fancy dress making a splash (Dec 12) and Tooting Bec Lido will host races for solo swimmers and relay teams (Jan 23). The registration fee covers the cost of reserving a place for a homeless person at Crisis this Christmas, and participants will receive a swimming cap and a hot drink to help them warm up after taking the plunge.