Heather taking the plunge for BHS

BRRRHHH ... Portstewart’s Heather Clatworthy is currently undergoing extensive training in preparation for swimming the English Channel next year in aid of The British Horse Society (BHS). If successful, Heather (37) will be the first ever Northern Irish women in history to successfully swim the 21-mile stretch from Dover to France.

Heather said: “My goal is simple, to swim from England to France, however long it takes, and to reach my fundraising target of £20,000 for The BHS. The BHS is the UK’s largest equestrian charity and I believe and take pride in everything it delivers to benefit the lives of horses, riders, carriage drivers, coaches and those who simply wish to be around horses. The charity has done so much to improve my own life with horses over the 21 years of being a member, and thousands of people throughout my time working with them so I would love to be able to give something back which will ultimately continue to make a lasting difference to the lives of horses and those who care about them.”

To find out more about Heather’s journey or to donate to her Just Giving page, visit https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/heatherclatworthy.