MORE than 70 hardy souls braved the chilly waters of Cardigan Bay earlier today for the annual New Year dip in Barmouth.

The dip has raised a total of £853 for the Barmouth RNLI crew.

The RNLI crew said: “Happy New Year. Congratulations to all those who braved the cold water at our annual New Years Day Dip at Barmouth beach this morning, followed by a hot drink and bacon & egg baps.

“May 2023 be a safe year for all.”