© Licensed to London News Pictures. 25/12/2018. Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, UK. Christmas Day swim, Blackroot pool, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands. The Christmas Day swim has become an annual tradition with swimmers of all ages taking part in the early morning chilly festive dip. Participants arrive from 9am to get ready for the plunge into the water at 10am. Photo credit: Dave Warren/LNP