Like a duck to water, an open water swim is a wonderful way to unwind

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By Sue AustinShrewsburyPublished: May 22, 2023Comments

I'm never happier than when I am swimming, be it a pool in the cold weather or as soon as water temperatures hit double figures, in open water.

Reporter Sue Austin gets in the swim

It could be lakes, rivers, the sea or with Swim Ellesmere in the mere - when there is no algae.

Sue Austin

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Senior reporter covering the Oswestry/Mid Wales area and wider afield. Keen to hear your news.

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