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New Year's Day Dip
Brave the cold at St Margaret’s Hospice New Year’s Day Dip at Minehead Esplanade. Whether you’re a seasoned sea dipper or taking on your very first cold water challenge, it’s the perfect way to welcome 2027 while raising vital funds for your local hospice.
Bring your friends, round up your family, and rally your colleagues. Pull on fancy dress, grit your teeth, and charge into icy water in support of a good cause.
What happens on the day?
After checking in, you’ll join fellow dippers on Minehead Beach for a welcome and safety briefing before charging into the sea together.
Brave the cold, splashing through the sea knowing every moment is making hospice care possible. Afterward, warm up with a free hot drink and celebrate with friends, family and fellow fundraisers.
Why take the plunge?
Every booking and every pound you raised helps St Margaret’s Hospice provide specialist care and support for people with life-limiting illnesses and their families across Somerset.
By taking part, you’ll be helping local people receive compassionate care when they need it most.
Fundraising made easy
Once you’ve signed up, we’ll provide everything you need to help you reach your fundraising target, including:
A personalised fundraising page
Fundraising tips and ideas
Social media graphics to share with friends and family
Support from our friendly fundraising team.
Every donation helps ensure St Margaret’s Hospice can continue providing expert care across Somerset.
Raise or donate £27 for 2027 and you’ll get a free bobble hat!
Bring your friends, round up your family, and rally your colleagues. Pull on fancy dress, grit your teeth, and charge into icy water in support of a good cause.
What happens on the day?
After checking in, you’ll join fellow dippers on Minehead Beach for a welcome and safety briefing before charging into the sea together.
Brave the cold, splashing through the sea knowing every moment is making hospice care possible. Afterward, warm up with a free hot drink and celebrate with friends, family and fellow fundraisers.
Why take the plunge?
Every booking and every pound you raised helps St Margaret’s Hospice provide specialist care and support for people with life-limiting illnesses and their families across Somerset.
By taking part, you’ll be helping local people receive compassionate care when they need it most.
Fundraising made easy
Once you’ve signed up, we’ll provide everything you need to help you reach your fundraising target, including:
A personalised fundraising page
Fundraising tips and ideas
Social media graphics to share with friends and family
Support from our friendly fundraising team.
Every donation helps ensure St Margaret’s Hospice can continue providing expert care across Somerset.
Raise or donate £27 for 2027 and you’ll get a free bobble hat!
Friday 1 Jan 27
Minehead Esplanade Somerset TA24 5BG
Event DetailsDate: Friday 1 January 2027
Location: Minehead Esplanade, TA24 5BG
Dip time: 12.30pm (subject to change)
Price: £10
Fundraising target: £27 for 2027*
*Raise £27 or more and you’ll receive a FREE bobble hat as a thank you for your support.
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St Margaret's Hospice
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