Preparations are underway for the popular event which sees participants brave the cold and take a splash in the sea on New Year’s Day. Registration for the dip takes place between 11am and 12.30pm at the Shore Inn in Shore Road, before the dip itself which takes place at 1pm. Entry by sponsorship or a minimum of £10 per adult and £5 for under 14s. Sponsorship forms are available at 1stbirdham-witteringsscouts.org or in Calamity’s, East Wittering.