MORE than 70 swimmers made a big splash for The Christie charity on Saturday (July 19) as they took part in the Great Manchester Swim.

The swimmers, who are likely to raise around £20,000 for The Christie, completed the one mile, dock-to-dock, open water swim around Salford Quays.

Sporting events officer at The Christie charity, Charlie Rowen, said; “We were delighted to have so many swimmers doing the Great Manchester Swim for our charity."

“Anyone interested in raising cash for The Christie by taking part in an event should visit christies.org