ONE Bude resident is set to take on a mega swimming challenge in aid of a local fundraising group.

Between February 25 and March 25, Daisy Gregory will be showing her determination as she sets out to swim 22.5 miles.

The challenge, which will be completed in an indoor pool, is raising money for Animal Free Research UK’s Bude group to mark its tenth anniversary.

Daisy has a lovely assistance dog called Poppy, who is her best friend. Daisy and her mother Lynn Green support the work of Animal Free Research UK in funding innovative, human relevant, non-animal medical research.

Community ambassador for Animal Free Research UK’s Bude group Steph Jones-Giles said: “In our tenth year we are inviting ten individuals, pairs, groups or businesses to join us by pledging to raise £100 each. In January, Tania Cordeiro donated all her 60th birthday money to us in lieu of presents and raised an amazing £230.”

Daisy loves the Fisherman's Friends and so the idea was born to swim the equivalent distance from Bude to Port Isaac over a month. Supported by her mother Lynn and Poppy of course.

Steph continued: “Daisy, Lynn and I were chatting and Daisy said she wanted to help. Daisy has so many skills and talents it was difficult to narrow it down to one event, however once the idea of swimming virtually to Port Isaac was suggested, Daisy was clear this was the one!

“It is no small challenge when you consider just one mile is 64 lengths of the pool.

“She says she is hoping to meet at least one member of the Fisherman’s Friends to tell them all about it when she next visits the village.”

To support Daisy, visit justgiving.com/page/daisyswim