Great North Swim
Countdown to event: Register nowDate: 23 or 24 June 2012 
Distance: 1 mile open water
Venue: Lake Windermere, Lake District
Registration fee: £15
(50% off - was £30)
Minimum sponsorship: £200
About the challenge
Lots of us already know how great it can feel to get out into green spaces and take some exercise.
Add to that the chance to achieve your goals, and raise money to change the lives of people experiencing mental health problems, and you have a truly memorable day.
Sign up to experience this incredible open water event, in the stunning location of Lake Windermere, in the heart of the Lake District.
It'll be a great day, with its picture perfect location, fantastic atmosphere and the great morale of all the swimmers who take part.
Do good, feel great : Jump in and swim for Mind!
1. Mind Charity places. Secure a place in this wonderful swim through us for just £15 (reduced from £30), and commit to raising a minimum of £200 in sponsorship for Mind. We hope you decide to join our brilliant team!
2. Secure your own place. If you've been successful in securing your own place directly through the organisers - we'd love you to join us, and any funds you're able to raise will make all the difference.
Other Great Swim opportunities!
If you can't make it to the Great North Swim, or are simply interested in gaining places in any of the other Great Swims, we would love you to join us.
Find out more using the links below :
Great London Swim - 26 May
Great East Swim - 16 June
Great Manchester Swim - 1 July
Our support
Whether you manage to register for a place with the event organisers or have secured a Mind guaranteed charity place, we will be with you every step of the way. We offer all our swimmers a fantastic support package including:
- loads of training and fundraising advice
- regular e-newsletter updates
- a Mind T-shirt
- support on the day
- a marquee at the event with refreshments to help you recover
- a dedicated and experienced project manager to provide support and advice.
We will do everything we can to ensure that you thoroughly enjoy your Great Swim experience!
Any questions?
If you require further information, please contact us, or call us on 0871 872 1144.
Why Mind?
Mind is the leading mental health charity in England and Wales. By joining our team you will enable us to continue to provide support to the 1 in 4 people who experience mental health problems every year in the UK.
The funds you raise will go towards important services such as the Mind Infoline. We have a dedicated team who respond to nearly 30,000 enquiries a year from people in need of information and support, many of whom are in crisis and have nowhere else to turn.
Register now