Two of the Llyn Peninsula’s New Year’s Day dips have raised over £2,500 for charity.

A total of £2,269 was raised for Porthdinllaen RNLI after brave swimmers took to the water there, and the Woolly Hatters, noticeable by their colourful headwear, raised £240 in Criccieth for Ynys Môn & Gwynedd Mind.

A record 342 swimmers, many in fancy dress, gathered at Morfa Nefyn beach slipway for the annual event to celebrate the New Year and to raise money for Porthdinllaen Lifeboat Station.

Lifeboat operations manager Kenneth Fitzpatrick, said: “Our thanks to those that took part in the dip; we had visitors from afar as Canada taking part.

“The event has grown in popularity over the years and this saw a record 342 brave the water to raise funds for the charity that saves lives at sea.

“Our thanks to all supporters, to Dave and Karen Hursthouse for giving up their time to assist in the registration of the dippers, and to the girls who provided a warm cuppa to all who took part.

“We are already looking forward to next year’s dip.”

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