There may be better things to do on a landmark birthday than swim 150 lengths for charity, but John Reynolds doesn't think so.

Birthday treat - John Reynolds after his 150-length charity swim Picture: ANNA LUKALA

Hairdresser John, who has turned 60, has raised £2,500 for Elizabeth Lowry ward at Southend Hospital.

He said: "I usually do something for charity on my birthday every five years. I normally swim 100 lengths, but because it was my 60th I decided to up the ante to show them what I am made of.

"Warrior Square pool very kindly gave me a lane and I swam 150 lengths to raise funds for the charity ward."

Published Thursday May 27, 2004

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