IN PICTURES: New Year's Day Dip at Wittering Beach

The dip was organised by the 1st Birdham and Witterings Scout Group and among the imaginative fancy dress entrants included Nurse in Fishnets, Major Tim, The Incredible, and Taji to name a Few.

Group scout leader Ray Nye said: “This year again exceeded our expectations in the number of entrants and spectators, and to date we have raised just over £1,000.

“This event, which the scout group organises, follows our Santa Sleigh fundraising around Birdham, Bracklesham Bay and the Witterings before Christmas, for our own group funds, including rebuilding a new HQ and donations to our other local youth charities.”

Preceding the dip this year, The East Wittering Guides and the Bracklesham Youth Football Club were presented cheques by Mr Nye on behalf of the scout group.

“Our thanks must go to the Shore Pub for use of their premises, Calamity’s for the Catering, F.A. Holland and Son for the donation of prizes, Hawkins and Smith for extra signage for the event, Griffin Designs, KN Sound and Celebration and The Fishermans Hut for his free electricity supply, Mr Nye said.

“And not forgetting Wittering Fire Service in the water, along with St John’s keeping everybody safe, and of course the general public which made the event the success it was.”

Don’t miss out on all the latest breaking news where you live.

Here are four ways you can be sure you’ll be amongst the first to know what’s going on.

1) Make our website your homepage at www.chichester.co.uk/

2) Like our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/ChichesterObserver

3) Follow us on Twitter @Chiobserver

4) Register with us by clicking on ‘sign in’ (top right corner). You can then receive our daily newsletter AND add your point of view to stories that you read here.

And do share with your family and friends - so they don’t miss out!

The Chichester Observer - always the first with your local news.

Be part of it.