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TV naturalist Iolo Williams urges people to join Powys event
Powys TV naturalist Iolo Williams has leant his backing to a charity event taking place in the county next month.
Builth Wells Aquathlon takes place on Sunday, August 10, in aid of The Bracken Trust.
The closing date to enter is August 3, and the cost is £15 or £10 depending on which distance you do.
You can choose from either a 400m (16 lengths) swim followed by a 5k run, or a 200m (8 lengths) swim with a 3k run. The minimum age requirement for the longer event is 15 (as at 31.12.25), or for the shorter event it's 13 (as at 31.12.25).
Iolo Williams, the naturalist, wildlife TV, presenter, writer and conservationist who lives near Newtown, is also getting on board to support.
He said: "This is an amazing event raising funds for The Bracken Trust, a very worthwhile cause.
"Bringing a new sport to the area is fantastic for the community and boosts people's enthusiasm in keeping fit. So sorry I can't be there on the day, but would just like to wish everyone taking part the best of luck - and have fun."
Helen Tuite, Co-organiser of the event said "Following feedback from last year's event, we've opened it up to allow anyone as young as 13 to enter.
"And there's no maximum age - last year, our oldest competitor was 74! We thought it would be good to include a shorter event for those people who haven't taken part in anything like this before, or for those who don't feel up to swimming or running the longer distances.
"You can do any stroke in the swim and even walk the 1.9 miles if you like. We will also be providing an information session at the pool prior to the event to show people how it all works, and give them the opportunity to ask as many questions as they want."
There will be an opportunity to raise sponsorship, plus a prize draw to win a £50 Amazon voucher for all those raising £100 or more.
