Team GB swimming heroes Mark Foster and Duncan Goodhew are encouraging people in Berkshire to sign up to Swimathon, the world's biggest annual fundraising swim, to raise vital funds for Cancer Research UK and Marie Curie.

Taking place from March 29 to March 31, swimmers of all ages and abilities are encouraged to sign up in pools across Reading including Rivermead, Willink and Loddon Valley.

Foster, the former World, European and Commonwealth champion, who set eight world records, is supporting the campaign alongside Olympic gold medalist Duncan Goodhew, president of Swimathon.

Mark Foster said: “I’m very proud to be supporting Swimathon 2019 and I hope everyone looking to set themselves a challenge signs up. Whether you’re just learning or are an experienced swimmer already, there’s a challenge for you.

“Swimming is fantastic for your health and wellbeing as it helps to keep fit. As you train, you build stamina and speed, and as it’s a low impact sport, the chances of injury are low while also good for recovery if you’re coming back from injury.”

Get 25% off the sign-up fee until Sunday January 27 using discount code SOUTHEAST25. For more information and to sign up now, visit www.Swimathon.org