The Rivers Trust has partnered with the Outdoor Swimmer Henley Swim Festival to ask swimmers to race to revive rivers and communities.
Next year’s Henley Swim Festival takes place on 10th July. Getting on board with the event, the Rivers Trust charity will aim to deliver on its missing of bringing together people, knowledge, data and intelligence to deliver improvements on the ground that will help rivers thrive.
The charity work swith farmers, government and businesses to provide advice and resources for their communities – ‘all to realise their vision of wild, healthy, natural rivers valued by all.’
The partnership means that swimmers will have the chance to take part in the open water swim event for free in return for a fundraising pledge.
The Outdoor Swimmer Henley Swim Festival will welcome over 1,600 swimmers next year. Swim distances include 200m splash for children aged 8 years plus (with the chance for an adult to accompany them for free), half mile, 1 mile, 2 mile and 4-mile swims.
Other water-based activities on offer include the Free Swim Lido Area where anyone can dip their toe in to the outdoor swimming experience.
Christine Colvin from The Rivers Trust said “We’re so thrilled to be an official charity partner of the Outdoor Swimmer Henley Swim Festival 2022.
“We want people to be able to swim, paddle, catch and play in and around rivers without having to worry about pollution, but with little investment and many rivers failing to meet chemical standards, rivers are running out of time. This festival is a chance for anyone to join our mission to revive rivers.”
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