MORE than 200 swimmers have signed up for Hospiscare's unique one-mile open water swim.

The event at Roadford Lake will see experienced and novice swimmers taking part from across Devon.

Organiser Emma Hamilton is delighted with the response so far and hopes it will encourage many more people to 'take the plunge'.

Hospiscare staff taking part include volunteer manager Vicky Lachenicht, who has decided to quadruple the impact by taking part in four one-mile swims over consecutive weekends with the Hospiscare event as the grand finale.

She said: 'I did the Hospiscare swim last year, so I needed to up the ante! I love swimming so I am delighted to see how popular this kind of event is becoming.'

Vicky will be joined by her daughter, Jennifer, who is a swimming coach.

She is currently sharing tips with Hospiscare's public relations officer and former BBC Spotlight presenter Teresa Driscoll, who is taking part in the swim.

Anyone over 16 can sign up for the swim until September 6. Full details are available at http://www.onemileswim.co.uk">www.onemileswim.co.uk, email [email protected]">[email protected] or phone 01392 688020.