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Ripon youngsters set to swim distance from Yorkshire to India

Organiser Neve Dowding Dykes (left) and teammate Francesca Lindsay.

A number of Ripon students are to swim the distance from Yorkshire to India in the school pool.

Eleven pupils at Ripon Grammar School embarking on a World Challenge trip to northern India in 2025.

They're preparing to swim 4,253 metres over 213 lengths on November 8th to raise money towards the adventure of a lifetime.

Organiser Neve Dowding Dykes, 15, said:

“We’re raising money for a once-in-a-lifetime experience to northern India with a team from RGS.

“On the trip we will learn about the local culture, volunteer at a school and learn key life skills.

“We each have to raise £4,995, so any contributions will be greatly appreciated.

“So far, I’ve been working hard selling home-made cookies at school every week from my home-made box.

"I'm putting all the earnings from my paper round towards the trip. And I have been crafting bracelets and macrame keyrings to sell at Christmas fairs.”

The other team members are: Francesca Lindsay, Lola Maybank, William Renton, Amelia Briggs, Henry Pitt, Anson Fong, Zara Ali, Beatrice Webster, Aria Writer and Martha Jones.

Neve’s Gofundme appeal can be found here, Francesca's can be found here and Anson's can be found here

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