I’m fundraising for the RNLI to help power brave lifesavers to the rescue
On 11 July 2026 Amanda & I are taking part in an 3km swim from Finland to Sweden crossing not only from one country to another but crossing a time zone and the Arctic Circle! We leave Finland just after midnight, actually 12 July, and should arrive in Sweden before midnight on 11 July swimming downstream in the Torne River under the Midnight Sun.
As regular wild water swimmers we are well aware of the importance of the RNLI and want to raise valuable funds for this amazing charity. Every day, around the coasts of the UK and Ireland, RNLI volunteers are kitting up to answer desperate calls for help. But they can’t launch to the rescue without support. The RNLI relies on donations to fund the kit and training volunteers need to save lives at sea and return safely home. We are fundraising to help them stay ready to rescue.
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Swimming the Arctic Circle under the Midnight Sun
Thursday 4th Jun On 11 July Amanda Jones & I will be swimming in the Torne River from Finland to Sweden, crossing the Arctic Circle, country border and time line. We Weill arrive in Sweden the day before we leave Finland! Doing this swim is a personal challenge for both of us and a great opportunity to raise money for the RNLI at the same time. Please support us in this and donate whatever you can - it all adds up. Thank you. ShareThank you to my Sponsors
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Anonymous
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Marian English
Congratulations amanda and pamela. So impressed!
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Ruth Jepson
Go go go Pamela and Amanda. Enjoy it, take in every moment xxx
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Owen Jones
Think you're both mad! But you've put the hard work in, so enjoy the experience!
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Lowery S
Above all enjoy x
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Justine Odell
Well done you crazy ladies! x
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Yoga With Ruth
Donations re yoga 25th July
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Les Dear
Well done Pamela
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Jane Taylor
Go for it girls!!!! Experience of a life time.
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Sally Chilvers
Good luck ladies, you’ll smash it!! 🏊🏻♀️👏🏻👏🏻
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David Newberry
Well done to both of you, what achievement, Keep swimming!!
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Martin G
Sounds amazing, hope you enjoy it!
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St Lawrence Surgery
Congratulations Amanda and Pamela, a very worthy cause. Best wishes St Lawrence Surgery
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Ella Jones
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Catherine Joslin
Go Amanda !
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Jaspal Upile
Good Luck Amanda and Pamela. What a fabulous challenge! X
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Adrian And Jo (wadey)
Well done amanda xx amazing x
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Barry & Pauline
Well done and congratulations to both of you
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Lexy
Good luck Pamela & Amanda. Have fun!
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Hayley
Good luck to both of you 🏊♀️🏊🙂Xx
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Lorraine Hannah-trivett
Good luck ladies, have a brilliant time. Looking forward to seeing the photos. Love Lorraine and Alan xx
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Jill Bolden
Go Amanda! Brilliant and original challenge for a really worthy cause. Jillx
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Steve & Tracy Thompson
Good luck ladies 🍀
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Hills
Hi Pamela and Amanda, You must be so proud for doing this for such a good cause. I admire you both ans am very proud. Good luck. You will both smash it. Enjoy and tell us all about it. Lots of love. hills
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Sarah Cutler
Good luck!
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Emma Rose
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Oliver Jones
Have fun and swim well
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Wendy Hawkins
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Rachel Amos
Totally awe-inspiring challenge, and for such a great cause! Wishing you both an amazing, safe adventure. Looking forward to seeing the photos and hearing all about it. Have the best time! ❤️
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Sue Goddard
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Jo, Andy & Co
Good luck Amanda and Pamela, you’re both awesome!
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Sharon
Go for it and enjoy xx
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Claire Homer
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Pamela Boulton
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Juliet Reynolds
Good luck ladies. XxxX
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Tammy Casey
Good luck girls x
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Beatrice Giaimo
Good on you Pamela!!
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Varvara Arvanitidou
Good luck 👍🏻
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Kayw
Good luck ladies 🏊♀️🏊🥶❄️🧊!!!
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Deborah Stabler
I think you’re both crazy brrrr 🥶 but all in all good cause. Xx Enjoy it. Xx
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Lucy Howie
Good luck to you both! You will be brilliant xx
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Polly & John Cousins
Good luck Pamela. Such a worthy cause. The RNLI are amazing.
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Lisa Bryant
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Russell Mcarthur
Good luck Amanda!
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Jo Ramsden
Good luck lass x
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Abby Shillan
Good Luck Pamela , Absolutely amazing 😍 Love Abby ( Your Scottish Lass )
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Fennell
Many congratulations ladies
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Elizabeth Leggo
Good luck ladies. What an amazing challenge!
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Anonymous
Well done.
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Sharon & Greg
You girl young lady ❤️. What an inspiration you really are!!!
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The Barretts
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Helen Reece
Well Done !!
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Helena
Good luck ladies 😊x
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Ros Knight
Good luck Pamela and Amanda
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Bindy Hornsby
Well done Amanda! 🏊♀️🏊♀️
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Ann Collins
You go girl, and good luck 🤩
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Temesa
Just keep swimming 🏊♀️ well done guys!
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Tricia Russell
Wow! Fabulous ladies, hope you enjoy it! Xx
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Rach
Go go go Pamela and Amanda! X
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Anonymous
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Carolyn Irving
Amazing experience, sure you’ll both smash it. Good luck Pamela and Amanda 💙💖
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Anonymous
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Kells
Well done you lovely pair of tits 🙌🙌❤️
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Sally Fuller
Good luck Pamela and Amanda, enjoy the experience and have a wonderful time.
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Alison Lock
Enjoy the swim! So pleased you are raising funds for RNLI!
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Angela Wilkinson
You will smash it ! X
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Carol
Good luck girls...and enjoy it. Love Carol xx
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Gill Stone
Good luck Amanda. So in awe of you both doing this. Amazing experience. Gill xx
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Matthew Picton
Best of luck Pamela and Amanda
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Mo Strudwick
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Anonymous
Good luck Amanda and Pamela x
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Alison Williams 💋
Good luck Amanda and friend. You'll smash it xxx
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Michelle Wilson
Good Luck with your swim girls Xx
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Andy Wickson
This might shame me into swimming the Worthing winters 🙂
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Debbie Cooper
Good Luck have an amazing swim Pamela & Amanda. luv Debbie x
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Mel Walsh
Good luck Amanda 👍🏻
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Karin Rochelle
All the best with the swim, Karin & Dave x
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Gemma Legrand
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Anonymous
Good luck . Well done 👏
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Tina Hills
Well done girls, good cause
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Natalie
Well done Amanda!
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Leah Bass
Well done Amanda Xx
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Susan Cooper
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Lisa Clifton
Have fun! 🏊
Good luck both from York