Choir group plunge into sea for charity event

Mr Toomer said it was a "lot of fun"

A group of singers have braved the sea temperatures in Devon for a charitable swim and sing event.

Almost 50 South Devon Rock Choir members went into the cold water at Tinside Beach in Plymouth on Sunday in a bid to raise money for Comic Relief.

Choir leader Richard Toomer said the group held a swim and sing event in 2024, which he said raised about £2,000.

He added: "We're hoping to break that total this year. I think to be in Rock Choir you need to be slightly mad."

Rock Choir is a contemporary, award-winning group who meet on a regular basis and have performed in more than 400 towns and communities across the UK.

Mr Toomer said the choir had raised about £45,000 across the UK in 2024.

He said the choir members sang a few songs, had a sea swim and raised money for charity at the Plymouth event.

"It's a lot of fun. We did it last year for the first time," he said.

"It's good for you, it's good for your mental health, it's good for your physical health.

"Across the country there's a flash mob, there's concerts, there's cake sales, there's all sorts going on hoping to raise money for red nose day," he added.