THE world’s biggest annual fundraising swim, Swimathon, is back and swimmers across the country can take part in one of the over 600 participating pools to raise funds for Marie Curie.

The Swimathon takes place across the weekend of April 17 to 19.

Swimmers can take part in the 5k, 2.5k or 1.5k individual or team 5k or 1.5k swims to raise money.

Olympic gold medallist Duncan Goodhew and TV presenter and interior designer Linda Barker are heading up this year’s campaign and are calling on people of all ages to set themselves the challenge and take to the water.

Commonwealth gold medallist, Siobhan O’Connor, will also be taking part in the campaign.

Marie Curie provides care and support to over 40,000 people living with terminal illnesses out in the community or in one of its nine hospices. Funds raised by Swimathon 2015 for Marie Curie will help people and their families living with a terminal illness make the most of the time they have together by delivering expert care, emotional support, research and guidance.

Swimathon entries are open until April 15. You can register at Swimathon.org or call 0845 36 700 36.