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����ý teams across the UK are set to make a splash in this year's challenge to raise money for Children In Need.

Local radio stations in the South East are among those taking part and will attempt a combined 48-mile swim at various swimming pools from 4-8 November.

The Thousand Mile Challenge is being supported by former Team GB swimmers and Olympians Rebecca Adlington and Mark Foster.

����ý radio stations across the UK will collectively swim 1,000 miles.

Ahead of the attempt, ����ý Radio Sussex and Surrey presenter Sarah Gorrell said: “The team here have already been comparing notes and I have risen through the ranks from the slow lane to the medium speed lane.

“It’s great to be part of such a fantastic event and we’re looking forward to the final lengths in November. We won’t let the cold put us off.”

Meanwhile, ����ý Radio Sussex producer Will Flockton, who is also taking part, said it would be his first time swimming properly since school.

"This is a great excuse to get back into the water and I’m looking forward to the challenge," he said.

Anna Cookson, ����ý Radio Kent's breakfast presenter, said: “I love swimming but I’m by no means a pro and this will definitely be a stretch but it’s for a good cause.”

Her producer, Annabel Dry, said she was more of a runner than a swimmer.

"It uses completely different muscles," she added. "I'm going to need a lot of training and luck on my side.”

Liz Saul, who is an acting news editor and bulletins reader at ����ý Kent, Surrey and Sussex, said: "Luckily my stamina is quite good.

"I'm looking forward to it... and a long soak in a hot bath afterwards!"

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