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Nine pictures capturing all the fun of Cancer Connections' Boxing Day Dip

Cancer Connection’s’ Boxing Day Dip is back with a bang.

By Kevin Clark

Published 26th Dec 2021, 17:38 BST

Crowds turned out to cheer on dozens of dippers as the Littlehaven Beach event returned after a year off caused by the coronavirus pandemic.

Little Mix star – and long-time Cancer Connections supporter – Jade Thirlwall took time off from her birthday celebrations to join in the fun.

Were you there?

Were you there?

...then two turn up together

5. You wait ages for a Grinch...

...then two turn up together Photo: Stu Norton

You'd think they would want a day off

6. Elf service

You'd think they would want a day off Photo: Stu Norton

Fancy dress is a huge part of the dip's popularity

7. No Mickey Mouse effort

Fancy dress is a huge part of the dip's popularity Photo: Stu Norton

About to enter the water

8. Ready to go

About to enter the water Photo: Stu Norton

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