The annual sponsored New Year dip has been running for almost as long as the group, which began in 1970.

Organisers are hoping it could generate as much as £450.

Seaford Lifeguards secretary Peggy Crossman said: 'It went very well. The dip has been going almost as long as the lifeguards have. It's become a good fundraising event.'

When the adventurous lifeguards leapt into the water, the temperature under the waves was nine degrees - while in the air it was minus two!
Peggy thanked everyone who donated money on Sunday.

The cash will be put into a fund for reserve equipment.

It costs about £5,000 a year to keep the group going and it is entirely funded by donations.

If anyone would like to volunteer or make a donation call Peggy on 01323 892827.