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Over 250 people take on Douglas New Year's Day dip

Picture Credit: Breast Cancer Now Volunteering in Isle of Man

Breast Cancer Now IOM thanks participants, sponsors and support teams

Over 250 people took part in a New Year's Day dip in the capital yesterday (1 January).

The Douglas dip is held in support of cancer charity Breast Cancer Now IOM.

Organisers have thanked their sponsors Canada Life International, and Douglas Coastguard, St John Ambulance, the RNLI and Beach Buddies 'for all their amazing support in keeping everyone safe in the sea and on the beach'.

They've also thanked participants for taking part and raising money for the cause, including the Lieutenant Governor and his wife, Lady Lorimer, who started the dip this year.

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