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Taunton wild swimmers 'at one with nature'

A wild swimming club is helping members be "at one with nature".

Melanie Scanlan and Sian Kelly are part of a four-woman group.

They have been swimming in the River Tone at French Weir, in Taunton, every week for five years, and are keen to share the joys of wild swimming.

16 October 2021

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