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Great fun for an excellent cause - Ventnor charity P.A.T.C.H. (People’s Approach To Cancer Help).
Ventnor Boxing Day Swim
The annual Ventnor Boxing Day Swim attracts over 1,000 people to Ventnor seafront.
Those who rush into the sea at noon on Boxing Day do so in order to raise much needed cash for the local charity P.A.T.C.H. and Ventnor Carnival.
Below are some articles – including videos – of the event.
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Donations have busted through last year's total, ensuring those needing help with costs can continue to rely on P.A.T.C.H.
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After a local charity announced it was unable to continue to organise the annual Ventnor Boxing Day Swim, locals have stepped in to ensure the tradition continues. Read the detail.
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This fundraising event for Ventnor charity, PATCH, takes three months from start to finish to organise. OnTheWight speaks to the charity founders.
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The crowds of spectators swelled as hundreds of brave people ran into the cold sea to help raise money and awareness of vital local charities on the Isle of Wight. Watch videos and see photos from the events.
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Boxing Day swimmers in Gurnard raised over £2,000 for the Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust, whilst swimmers in Ventnor raised over £2,300 for local cancer charity, PATCH. Well done to you all!
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Will you be taking the plunge at this year's world-famous Ventnor Boxing Day Swim? Details enclosed of where and when, plus a range of videos of what to expect
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Mild weather led to large numbers of swimmers at this year’s Ventnor Boxing Day Swim 2018. A wide variety of people taking part as you can see in the video
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The Ventnor Boxing Day Swim is back for 2021, this year organised by Ventnor Carnival Association
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Take a dip to wash off the excesses of Christmas Day or watch from the shore and cheer on the brave souls running into the sea
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Multiple Boxing Day swims set to make a splash across the Island
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Ventnor Carnival Association donates £600 to support local food banks and local cancer charity
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