Have you got in the swim for charity over the years?

Bury Mercury: Personnel from RAF Honington took part in a sponsored swim at the Moreton Hall health club in full uniform in 2005Personnel from RAF Honington took part in a sponsored swim at the Moreton Hall health club in full uniform in 2005 (Image: Archant)

Today we're looking aback at swims for good causes around the region, from the 1970s through to the 2000s.

Bury Mercury: A grammar school sponsored swim in Bury St Edmunds in July 1970A grammar school sponsored swim in Bury St Edmunds in July 1970 (Image: Archant)

Our nostalgia photos include events featuring military and firefighters - complete with helmets!

Bury Mercury: A sponsored swim at Hollesley Primary School in July 1983A sponsored swim at Hollesley Primary School in July 1983 (Image: Archant)

There are also many other events featured here where you could spot some familiar faces.

Bury Mercury: Argonauts sponsored swim up the Orwell to Bourne Bridge in 1974Argonauts sponsored swim up the Orwell to Bourne Bridge in 1974 (Image: Archant)

Do any of these photos bring back memories for you?

Bury Mercury: Tiptree firemen line up before their sponsored swim at Colchester, October 1991Tiptree firemen line up before their sponsored swim at Colchester, October 1991 (Image: Archant)

Swimming pools were of course closed for many months during the pandemic.

Bury Mercury: Woodbridge Brownies' sponsored swim from October 1984Woodbridge Brownies' sponsored swim from October 1984 (Image: Archant)

But they have now reopened and there are plans for more sponsored swims including the Great East Swim, which is due to be held at Alton Water in September after being postponed from June.

Bury Mercury: A sponsored swim at Colchester in November 1975A sponsored swim at Colchester in November 1975 (Image: Archant)

If you would like to order photos from this gallery, visit our website or call Diane Townsend on 01603 772449.