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While the majority of festive events fell foul of the Covid pandemic, an intrepid quartet of divers from the Blackwater Sub Aqua Club (SAC) still took the plunge for their annual St Stephen s Day Fin Swim.
Normally one of the club s most important annual fundraisers, the event would ordinarily attract a large number of spectators to watch club members brave the frigid waters of the River Blackwater.
However, this year just four divers took part in the event, with club spokesperson Timmy Carey saying strict social distancing measures were in place throughout. This year has been difficult for the club in terms of fundraising with members having to self-fund our activities, which has put a strain on our finances so the initial decision to cancel the Fin Swim came as a bit blow, said Timmy.