Ramsgate will host its annual New Year’s Day dip to raise funds for Ronald McDonald Houses in memory of baby Joseph Brown.
Organisers John Brown and Vicki Boyle started the Dip in 2013 after they lost son Joseph in November 2012. Joseph arrived 14 weeks early on 27th September 2012 weighing only 1lb 11oz
He was transferred to St Thomas Neonatal Intensive Care Unit in London where the dedicated, caring staff looked after Joseph and his parents.
The couple were able to spend a very precious week with their baby son, who passed away peacefully in their arms.
The couple stayed at the Evelina Ronald McDonald House and pledged to raise money for the vital service.
The Ronald McDonald house enables families with babies or children in hospital to stay at the house free of charge for as long as they need.
The dip is supported by the Queen’s Head in Harbour Parade which organises fancy dress judging and hot soup and music at the pub afterwards as well as holding sponsor forms behind the bar.
Each dipper received a medal and there are collection pots are on the bar to raise even more money for Ronald McDonald House Charities United Kingdom
Online donations can be made on JustGiving at https://rb.gy/34ptmx
The dip takes place on New Year’s Day.
Meet in Queens Head at 11am. Fancy dress judging at 11.45am on the main beach – prizes for best outfits (thanks to East Kent Consultancy)
Dip takes place at 12 noon, followed by hot soup (thanks to The Queen’s Head) and after party for all!
Medals for dippers thanks to Safe Hands Mobility Centres Ltd
Sponsor forms available behind the bar… A medal for every dipper!
The Western Undercliff winter swim will be held on Saturday, 27th December at 3pm.
The dip, at Ramsgate’s artificial beach, is in association with Western Undercliff Regeneration Group.
Each year some 100 people turn out to take part in the annual event.
The ‘just for fun’ dip is organised by Maxine Morgan from the Western Undercliff Regeneration Group.
Westgate
St Mildreds Bay, 1st January, noon.
Paul @ St Mildreds Bay Bistro will offer free hot drinks afterwards for all dippers.
Not an official event
Broadstairs
Viking Bay at noon on January 1. Pop in The George Inn for a sponsorship form and for curry and music after the swim. Donation buckets at the pub for Children’s Liver Disease Foundation and Pilgrims Hospice.
