VOCAL 12 Dips of Christmas

Service Description

Starts 23rd November - 21st December 2025. Options include either: * In-person sessions (4), starting with a Cold Water Safety Induction on 23/11/25 and the completion of a further 8 dips in your own time or * Completion of the safety induction online and all 12 cold water immersions in your own time. (BOOKING is still required) If you’re interested in taking part in the challenge, please first, contact Andrew (Partnership and Business Manager), at awarburton@vocal.org.uk to register your interest. Please get in touch by 17 of November if you are interested – places are limited and will be allocated on a first come, first served basis. ________________________________ Take the plunge for a cause with The 12 Dips of Christmas; a challenge to complete twelve cold water immersions in the lead up to the festive season. Whether you’re a seasoned dipper or a curious first-timer, this is your chance to embrace the chill and raise funds for VOCAL. Most people can take part, but we recommend that you get a medical check-up from your doctor before starting cold water exposure. Dips can constitute wild-swimming/dipping, or a cold bath or shower at home. The challenge will begin on 23 November, whether in-person or online. 4 guided group dips are available to support your 12 dip challenge: Sunday 23, November - Cold Water Safety Induction - 09:00am - Avon Lagoon, Linlithgow. Sunday 7, December - Cold Water Group Dip - 09:00am - Avon Lagoon, Linlithgow. Sunday 14, December - Cold Water Group Dip - 09:00am - Avon Lagoon, Linlithgow. Sunday 21, December - Cold Water Group Dip Finale! - 09:00am - Avon Lagoon, Linlithgow. * Places on in-person sessions are limited and will be allocated on a first come, first served basis. Safety equipment (tow floats) can be loaned for the sessions. * It is always recommended to get a medical check up before starting cold water therapy. * Your participation will be fully confirmed and instructions given, once your medical/risk acceptance form has been checked and cleared. * A full email detailing where we meet and what to bring will be sent out once you have booked. * Access - Moderate, mostly flat but 1 set of woodland steps and uneven paths. Approximate 10 minute riverside walk to the lagoon from the meeting point. Please now continue to 'BOOK' on to the start date 23/11/25 to register for the challenge WHETHER YOU PLAN TO ATTEND THE IN-PERSON SESSIONS OR COMPLETE ONLINE*