BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//RUHX - ECPv6.15.17.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://ruhx.org.uk X-WR-CALDESC:Events for RUHX REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20220327T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20221030T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20230326T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20231029T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20240331T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20241027T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231202T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231202T120000 DTSTAMP:20260422T105136 CREATED:20221010T102053Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231201T160616Z UID:1386-1701511200-1701518400@ruhx.org.uk SUMMARY:Polar Plunge DESCRIPTION:Brrr-ave the cold for Royal United Hospitals Bath.\nThe Polar Plunge is back! Join us for a cold water dip at the beautiful South Cerney Outdoor lake in the Cotswolds. \nAre you brave enough to take the plunge? Dip\, bob\, or swim – the choice is yours. \nKick off the festive season by discovering the wellbeing benefits of winter dipping\, in a stunning crystal clear lake. \nWhether you’re a complete beginner looking to dip your toes in\, or a more experienced outdoor swimmer not quite ready to hang up your wetsuit\, the Polar Plunge is for everyone. Get your friends and family to join you and make an extraordinary memory together this winter. \nRegister now\nTickets cost £15 (no wetsuit) or £20 (with wetsuit hire) and we ask everyone who takes part to raise £75 to help our hospital do more for patients this Christmas.\n \nPlaces are now closed\n \nPlease note\, this event is only suitable for those aged 16+. Under 18s must be supervised by a responsible adult at all times.\n \n  \nPolar Plunge 2022 photos\n « ‹ of 13 › » \nPhotos from last years event at West Country Water park.\n \n  \nFrequently asked questions\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhere does my £75 fundraising go? \n  \nExpandHide\n \n\n\nFunds raised from this event help us go further to give every patient the extra extraordinary care they deserve\, while supporting our staff to do what they do best and furthering innovation within our hospitals.\n£50 could fund a creative art session on the Childrens Ward\n£75 could fund a wedding keepsake box for those who choose to marry at the end of life\n£100 could fund live music on the Older Patients Unit \n\n\n\n\nWhat support is there on the day? \n  \nExpandHide\n \n\n\nYou will be supported by the brilliant lifeguard team at South Cerney Outdoor\, guiding you through the experience of cold water.\nThe RUHX team will also be there to cheer you on as you bravely enter the lake! \n\n\n\n\nWhat’s included in the ticket cost? \n  \nExpandHide\n \n\n\n\nYour very own #TeamRUHX swim cap\nFree use of a buoyancy aid\nA hot drink to warm you up after your dip\nLifeguard support on the day\nFundraising support from our RUHX team\nDigital photos from the day shared after the event\n\n\n\n\n\nHow far do I have to swim / how long do I have to stay in? \n  \nExpandHide\n \n\n\nWhether you decide getting in and out is enough\, or you want to stay in for a few minutes\, the choice is yours. This is a non-competitive event and how long you stay in is up to you!\nSouth Cerney Outdoor will have a 50m area marked out\, which you are welcome to swim in\, but you should consider your previous experience with cold water swimming and take safety precautions if you decide to swim.\nThe lifeguard team from South Cerney Outdoor will be out in the water with you to keep you safe at all times. \n\n\n\n\nWhat should I wear? \n  \nExpandHide\n \n\n\n\nSwimwear (no bare bottoms please!)\nBrightly coloured hat (santa hats encouraged!)\nBuoyancy aid (available to borrow) or tow float\nGloves and booties* (optional)\nWetsuit (optional and available to hire for £5)\n\n*Please note that the lakebed has a stony surface and booties will keep your feet protected as well as warm. \n\n\n\n\nAre there changing facilities? \n  \nExpandHide\n \n\n\nSouth Cerney Outdoor has fantastic indoor changing facilities so you can get warm and dry quickly\, before heading out to the café space to get toasty with your hot drink. \n\n\n\n\nHow do I get there? \n  \nExpandHide\n \n\n\nWe recommend driving to the centre\, where free parking is available.\nPlease follow directions to: South Cerney Outdoor\, Lake 12\, Spine Road East\, South Cerney\, Gloucestershire\, GL7 5TL \n\n\n\n\nCold water guidance \n  \nExpandHide\n \n\n\nPlease consult your doctor before signing up to this event if you are pregnant\, suffer from heart disease or lung conditions\, have asthma\, or any other medical conditions that might be affected by exposure to cold water.\nRead the official tips from The Outdoor Swimming Society.\nWatch the RNLI’s ‘Top tips for cold water dips’ video. \n\n\n\n\nTerms and conditions \n  \nExpandHide\n \n\n\nPlease see terms and conditions here URL:https://ruhx.org.uk/events/polar-plunge/ LOCATION:Cotswold Water Park\, South Cerney Outdoor\, South Cerney\, GL7 5TL CATEGORIES:Swimming ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ruhx.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Polar-Plunge-2023-header-1200x800-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="RUHX":MAILTO:fundraising@ruhx.org.uk END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR