27 pictures from the Cancer Connections Boxing Day Dip in South Shields

Cancer Connection Boxing Day DipCancer Connection Boxing Day Dip
Cancer Connection Boxing Day Dip
It's a festive tradition which seems to grow in popularity every year - the Boxing Day Dip.

This year there were two simultaneous dips on the seafront at South Shields, including this one in aid of Cancer Connections, where dippers included Little Mix singer Jade Thirlwall, who is a patron of the charity.

Time for a selfie before the Cancer Connections Boxing Day Dip.Time for a selfie before the Cancer Connections Boxing Day Dip.
Time for a selfie before the Cancer Connections Boxing Day Dip.
Little Mix pop star Jade Thirlwall celebrated her birthday with nephew Karl Thirlwall at the Cancer Connections Boxing Day Dip.Little Mix pop star Jade Thirlwall celebrated her birthday with nephew Karl Thirlwall at the Cancer Connections Boxing Day Dip.
Little Mix pop star Jade Thirlwall celebrated her birthday with nephew Karl Thirlwall at the Cancer Connections Boxing Day Dip.
Former Paralympic swimming champion Josef Craig is another long-time supporter of the Cancer Connections Boxing Day Dip.Former Paralympic swimming champion Josef Craig is another long-time supporter of the Cancer Connections Boxing Day Dip.
Former Paralympic swimming champion Josef Craig is another long-time supporter of the Cancer Connections Boxing Day Dip.
Little Mix star Jade Thirlwall with her nephew Karl, Daniel Rundle, left, and Jeff Rundle at the Cancer Connections Boxing Day Dip.Little Mix star Jade Thirlwall with her nephew Karl, Daniel Rundle, left, and Jeff Rundle at the Cancer Connections Boxing Day Dip.
Little Mix star Jade Thirlwall with her nephew Karl, Daniel Rundle, left, and Jeff Rundle at the Cancer Connections Boxing Day Dip.
A set of Santas prepare to take part in the Cancer Connections Boxing Day Dip.A set of Santas prepare to take part in the Cancer Connections Boxing Day Dip.
A set of Santas prepare to take part in the Cancer Connections Boxing Day Dip.
A trio of elves at the Cancer Connections Boxing Day Dip.A trio of elves at the Cancer Connections Boxing Day Dip.
A trio of elves at the Cancer Connections Boxing Day Dip.
These two friends shared a jumper at the Cancer Connections Boxing Day Dip.These two friends shared a jumper at the Cancer Connections Boxing Day Dip.
These two friends shared a jumper at the Cancer Connections Boxing Day Dip.
This foursome dressed up for the Cancer Connections Boxing Day Dip.This foursome dressed up for the Cancer Connections Boxing Day Dip.
This foursome dressed up for the Cancer Connections Boxing Day Dip.
Dippers take the plunge at the Cancer Connections Boxing Day DipDippers take the plunge at the Cancer Connections Boxing Day Dip
Dippers take the plunge at the Cancer Connections Boxing Day Dip
Dippers feel the chill at the Cancer Connections Boxing Day Dip at Littlehaven beach, South Shields.Dippers feel the chill at the Cancer Connections Boxing Day Dip at Littlehaven beach, South Shields.
Dippers feel the chill at the Cancer Connections Boxing Day Dip at Littlehaven beach, South Shields.
The Mayor of South Tyneside, Ken Stephenson, gets into the spirit of the Boxing Day Dip.The Mayor of South Tyneside, Ken Stephenson, gets into the spirit of the Boxing Day Dip.
The Mayor of South Tyneside, Ken Stephenson, gets into the spirit of the Boxing Day Dip.
This dipper donned a Superman costume as he prepared to take the plunge at the Cancer Connections Boxing Day Dip.This dipper donned a Superman costume as he prepared to take the plunge at the Cancer Connections Boxing Day Dip.
This dipper donned a Superman costume as he prepared to take the plunge at the Cancer Connections Boxing Day Dip.
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