RNLI fundraisers will not be supporting the Charmouth Christmas Day Swim this year.
The Lyme Regis and Charmouth Lifeboat Supporters have made the announcement today, citing distancing restrictions and general safety issues for the decision.
The statement said: "Because of the distancing restrictions and general safety issues which will almost certainly still be in place, the Lyme Regis and Charmouth Lifeboat Supporters will not be fundraising at the Charmouth Christmas Day swim this year.
“Throughout these difficult times the RNLI’s priorities have been the effective delivery of a life saving service and the welfare of our volunteer crew members. Sadly, this means our crew and fundraisers will not be supporting the Charmouth Christmas Day swim this year.
“The crew does, of course, remain on stand-by for calls for assistance from anyone in difficulty at sea.
“So far this year the RNLI volunteers in Lyme Regis have answered 41 calls for help.”