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Ryde Mayor Raising Funds For Local Community By Braving Winter Swim

Ryde Mayor, Michael Lilley, has launched a Christmas appeal to raise funds for the town's most vulnerable people this Christmas.

Over the next week, he will be visiting local venues and businesses to leave donation buckets. 

Boxing Day will see Michael undertake his annual winter swim at Waterside Community Trust as part of his fundraising mission.

Deputy mayor, Cllr Jenna Sabine, has joined in the fun by transforming into a human advent calendar to raise funds with an array of incredible Christmas outfits each day.

Ryde Mayor, Cllr Lilley, said:

"These residents need our support, help and kindness. There are a range of Ryde organisations, community groups and volunteers who will be focusing on support for the most vulnerable in the Town this Christmas and they need our support.

"This appeal is to make sure every Ryde resident has this opportunity and chance of growth in 2022. It is a hard Winter during this pandemic, please help those who have it the hardest."

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