Lets Do It Anyway

16/03/2026

Hi everyone - Just to let you all know - the next Dip will take place on Boxing Day 26th December 2026 and not Easter Sunday as previously mentioned - hope to see you in December.

26/12/2025

Hi everyone - Hi everyone - Just to let you all know - the next Dip will take place on Boxing Day 26th December 2026 and not Easter Sunday as previously mentioned - hope to see you in December.

Sorry to disappoint everyone, the predicted conditions for New Years Day is similar to today, so we have made the decision to postpone until Easter. I know it seems a long way off, but, one thing I can say for sure is that the sea is likely to be as cold, if not colder then! 🙂
We would love it if you could come along - This year we are trying to raise funds for a very special group, Norfolk Disabled Coast Riding for the Disabled - NCRDA provides amazing therapeutic support to 25 children and adults each week, with their amazing ponies.
I am going to amend this event details to Easter Sunday - please come along if you can?
Happy New Year everyone,
Thank you so much for your support as always,
Tonya

Sea Palling Boxing Day Dip postponed!
I spoke with Humber Coastguard today 26/12/25 at 6:50am and expected wave surges 2 to 3 metres/ 5 to 6 feet. We have to postpone the dip today and will rearrange. I will let you know a new date by the end of Boxing Day. Sorry to disappoint everyone, but safety is our priority. Fun and fundraising comes second to your wellbeing. We will still go along so if you do go for a walk on the beach say hello! Speak soon, Tonya

26/12/2025

Sea Palling Boxing Day Dip postponed!
I spoke with Humber Coastguard today 26/12/25 at 6:50am and expected wave surges 2 to 3 metres/ 5 to 6 feet. We have to postpone the dip today and will rearrange. I will let you know a new date by the end of Boxing Day. Sorry to disappoint everyone, but safety is our priority. Fun and fundraising comes second to your wellbeing. We will still go along so if you do go for a walk on the beach say hello! Speak soon, Tonya

26/10/2025

CHARITY BOXING DAY DIP 2025 - SEA PALLING NORFOLK
Everyone welcome along for our annual invigorating Boxing Day fun, for the ‘Lets Do It Anyway’ Charity Annual Boxing Day Dip in the Sea at Sea Palling Beach in Norfolk.
As always, all funds raised will go towards a special ‘Lets Do It Anyway’ 2026 New Year Wish. Last year you all raised an incredible amount, which we delivered two New Year Wishes, to to special people.
Event Details
Date: Boxing Day, Friday 26th December 2025
Arrive: No later than 11:30hrs
The Dip: Midday
Location: Sea Palling Beach, Beach Rd, Sea Palling, Norfolk NR12 0UH
A Lets Do It Anyway Banner will be displayed on the beach for registration and donation.
Registration on the day, however, to register in advance please message with your email address & name of participants for waiver form.
Donation: No Minimum sponsorship is required; all that we ask is for you to make a donation of your choice with a suggested minimum of £5 per person, in the charity box on the day.
If you would like to raise donations through sponsorship, please get in touch for a sponsor form. Alternatively, you can set up a Justgiving fundraising page by following this link https://www.justgiving.com/letsdoitanyway
Fancy dress is optional!
You will need: Dry warm clothes to change into & a towel
The Rules: To qualify as a ‘Dip’, once you have dashed into the water, you must fully submerge in the Sea, before making a dash back to dry land!
NB: A waiver form must be completed by/& or on behalf of all participants prior to the Dip. We therefore request that all under 18’s must be accompanied by an adult, as a form must be signed on their behalf by a Parent/& or Guardian.
We can’t wait to see you all again!
Thank you so much

02/02/2025

We finally delivered the New Year Wish to a very special family ❤
Charlene & Alan, live with their 4 children, Jayden, Tegan, Kye, Ollie.

In 2022 Charlene (Mum), was diagnosed with a benign brain tumour, which had to be removed as it was pressing on her brain stem. Unfortunately, Charlene had a stroke due to a complication with the surgery.
As a family they pulled together and she has slowly started making a recovery, however, at the end of 2023 Alan (Dad) was diagnosed with Head and Neck Cancer, after finding a lump his neck (Metastatic Squamous Cell Carcinoma), sadly the cancer spread to his Lymph Nodes). More recently, Alan has been showing signs of early onset Parkinsons.

Charlene said, "Despite the huge effect on the whole family, and after months of gruelling treatment 3 of out of 4 children decided to run Race for Life and raise money for Cancer Research to hopefully stop families suffering in the future. They selflessly fund raised, collected donations and held a tombola, and was named as top fundraisers collectively. They have pulled together and overcome so much I am so proud of their strength and determination".

Jayden he is 16 he has downs syndrome he had brain damage at birth so likes things a lot younger.
Tegan is 14 her dad being so poorly hit her the hardest as they are so close,
Kye is 11 he has Autism, ADHD and Tourette's
Ollie is 8 he has a visual impairment and dyspraxia

We visited the family on Friday January 31st to deliver their special treats for being such a brave family!
Firstly we gave Charlene some flowers.
Charlene/Mum said that it's like mission impossible finding somewhere suitable for the whole family, however, they all like Merlin Theme Parks, so
Thanks to all who took part in Boxing Day Dip, your funds raised will be giving this special family a two night break and fun at a Merlin Theme Park of their choice.
Mum and Dad are getting Tea for Two at the Assembly House in Norwich.
They have Love to Shop vouchers and Roarrr Vouchers too.

Charlene, Alan, Jayden, Tegan, Kye and Ollie, we are thinking about you all a special 2025 creating beautiful memories. We can't wait to see your pictures from your adventures. ❤

26/12/2024

Sea Palling Boxing Day Dip 24! ❤
***250 dippers ~ £1386 raised!***
Amazing! Thank you all so much for taking part! Massive thanks to Teresa and all who helped with registrations, very special thanks to the Bacton Coast Guard team for coming along and to the Stalham First Responders Ambulance team for providing safety cover, we couldn't have done it without you!
Your Boxing Day fun, will make such a difference to a special New Year Wish! Thank you everyone, you are all awesome! ❤