New Year Cold Dip

Start 2027 with a splash!

Are you ready to brave the cold and take the plunge for Nightingale House Hospice?

Join us on New Year's Day 2027 at Alderford Lake for our brand-new fundraising challenge and kick off the year with an unforgettable experience.

This is a great opportunity to do something incredible whilst raising vital funds for local hospice care. We strongly recommend that you do have some experience in cold water prior to this event, and do a little “acclimatisation” before!

Event Details

📅 Date: Friday 1 January 2027

📍 Location: Alderford Lake, Whitchurch, SY13 3JQ

🕙 Registration Opens: 10:00am

🛟 Safety Briefing: 10:45am

🌊 Group Dip: 11:00am

💙 Registration Fee: £20

🎩 Official Event Beanie Hat (Optional): £5

🎯 Suggested Fundraising Target: £100

Why Take Part?

Every registration and every pound raised helps Nightingale House Hospice provide specialist care and support to local patients and their families when they need it most.

By taking part, you'll be helping us continue to provide compassionate care across North East Wales and the surrounding communities.

Plus, you'll have the satisfaction of knowing you've started the year by making a real difference.

What to Expect

The Nightingale House New Year's Day Dip is all about bringing people together for a fun, memorable and inspiring challenge.

On the day you can look forward to:

• A professionally supervised cold-water dip
• A fantastic group countdown and plunge
• A brilliant photo opportunity with fellow dippers
• A friendly, supportive atmosphere
• On-site café and facilities at Alderford Lake
• The chance to celebrate your achievement with friends and family

Whether you're dipping solo, with friends, family or colleagues, you'll be part of something special.

Safety First

Your safety is our priority.

The event is being delivered in partnership with Alderford Lake, whose experienced team will provide:

• Qualified lifeguards
• First aid cover
• Health and safety management
• Pre-event guidance and advice

Participants should be confident in the water and have acclimatised to cold water prior to the event. Participants must follow all safety instructions provided before and during the event.

Further information will be sent to all registered participants closer to the event.

Fundraising Made Easy

Once you've registered, we'll support you every step of the way with:

• A dedicated fundraising page
• Fundraising tips and ideas
• Social media resources
• Regular event updates
• Support from our fundraising team

Set yourself a target of raising £100 and help local patients and families receive the care they deserve.

Sign Up Today

Places are limited and we expect this exciting new event to be popular.

Take the plunge. Brave the cold. Make a difference.

Register now and become one of the first people to take part in the Nightingale House New Year's Day Dip 2027. 💙🌊