Open Air Swimming In Aid Of York Samaritans - Allerthorpe Lakeland Park
There’s a great opportunity to try open water swimming on Friday June 16th at Allerthorpe Lakeland Park, all in aid of York Samaritans. The evening starts at 6pm and closes at 9pm and is for everyone - inexperienced and experienced open water swimmers.
Experienced open water swimmers are on hand to help new swimmers feel more comfortable and confident when trying this wonderful sport and entering the water for the first time.
There will be safety cover and the water temperature will be about 17 degrees, quite pleasantly warm. You can have a ‘dip’, a short swim or even do the 400m circuit (or more), the choice is completely yours.
You can swim for 5 minutes or the whole 3 hours, it’s up to you. No equipment is needed apart from your normal swimming attire!
Places are limited so book your place early. Entry of £15.00 per person includes a bright green specially designed Samaritans swim cap and goodie bag.
Book here... https://www.eventbrite.com/e/swim-for-york-samaritans-tickets-606668410547
If swimming really isn’t your thing Allerthorpe Lake will be also open on the 16th June for a stroll around their beautiful grounds with your family, friends and pets! You can also of course, watch the bright green caps bobbing around in the water.
Entry to the grounds for non swimmers will be by donation only. This will help to keep the services going that enable us to reach those who are struggling to cope. This can be made on the night or at our Enthuse fundraising page, or by texting Swim4sams and the amount to 70450.
To pre-book your walk tickets please go to... https://www.eventbrite.com/e/swim-for-york-samaritans-tickets-606668410547
Food and car parking will also be available on the night.
It’ll be great to see you there, we hope you can come, anytime between 6pm and 9pm on the 16th June 2023.
If you wish to join the swim and don't have access to online banking facility please register your interest with Allerthorpe Lakeland Park via phone on 01759 301 444 or email [email protected]
Allerthorpe Lakeland Park Address:
Melbourne Road
Allerthorpe
Pocklington
York, YO42 4RL
Samaritans are contactable 24/7 on our freephone line 116123 or by email at [email protected] and we are there for anyone who might be struggling to cope with life’s difficulties.
Click on the image above to 'Purchase A Swim Ticket or Pre-Book Your Walk Ticket'
The York branch was founded in 1967 and is one of 202 branches nationwide. All of this is made possible by over 120 volunteers who take calls and answer emails, day and night. Volunteers also help with fundraising, running the Branch, managing our finances etc. This dedication is supported by generous public donations which make up nearly all our income. It currently costs approximately £100 each day to keep us open. Your support in helping us do this is greatly appreciated.
Judith, Samaritans volunteer