WOULD your readers take my next swimming challenge? You don't need to be an Olympic medallist to compete; in fact, it doesn't matter what your age or ability is.

All you need to do is go along to your local swimming pool, and complete any one of the following swim challenges: 50 seconds, 50 minutes, 50 hours, 50 breadths, 50 lengths - and, for the accomplished, a challenge of swimming 50 kilometres.

I am urging everyone to help to raise more than £100,000 for the Cancer Research Campaign with my Gold 50 Swim Challenges.

As well as supporting vital research into cancer, people who take up my challenge will get a certificate of merit and, depending on sponsorship raised, badges, T-shirts and swim bags.

For more information and entry forms, contact the Swim for Life ActionLine on 01382 451146 or contact your local pool.

SHARRON DAVIES, PO Box 159, Dundee DD1 9HF.

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