A former Alnwick rugby player joined legends of the sport to complete a fund-raising cycle challenge ahead of the Six Nations clash between Scotland and England.
The week of Christian celebration just passed always has an element of reuniting with family and friends, catching-up and discussing aspirations for the coming year.
The Alnmouth New Year's Day Dip raised more than £1,200 for two charities.
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