'It is about people's love of the river': swimming group fighting for rights in the Avon

Conham River Park is home to a group devoted to protecting and promoting the use of the riverIn a shallow valley populated by reddening ancient oak trees, the River Avon snakes along quietly - the grind of Bristol unknowingly just metres away.Despite the falling leaves and temperature, a group of women tentatively step into the 12.5C waters of the Conham River Park in the east of the city for a midday swim - a ritual they all insist is not just a hobby but a way of life. Continue reading...