Put on your silliest hat and make a splash for Maggie's!

Join us for a fun and laughter-filled afternoon at Andark Lake for the Maggie's Southampton Hats Off Swim. Whether it's outrageous, colourful, handmade, or completely ridiculous, we want to see your best silly hat in the water!

Not only will you enjoy a refreshing open water swim, but you'll also be in with a chance to win a prize for the best silly hat.

Event Details

📅 Date: Sunday 6th September

⏰ Time: 3:00pm to 4:00pm

🏊 Swim Sessions: 2 x 30-minute sessions

📍 Location: Andark Lake, Oslands Lane, Lower Swanwick, Southampton, SO31 7EG

Participant Numbers

Maximum 40 participants

20 swimmers per 30-minute session

Ticket Price

🎟️ £5 per person

Fundraising Sponsorship Encouraged:

While your £5 ticket secures your place, we encourage all participants to seek sponsorship from friends, family, and colleagues. Every pound raised helps Maggie's continue providing expert cancer support to those who need it most.

Why not challenge yourself to raise £50, £100, or even more while showing off your fantastic hat?

What Does Maggie's Do?

Maggie's Southampton provides free practical and emotional support for people living with cancer, as well as their families and friends.

Located beside University Hospital Southampton, Maggie's offers:

Expert support from cancer support specialists

Benefits and financial guidance

Stress management and wellbeing workshops

Support groups and courses

A welcoming space where people can find support without needing an appointment

Everything Maggie's provides is completely free of charge, thanks to the generosity of supporters and fundraisers like you.

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