It’s become an annual tradition for many, coming down to Singing Beach in Manchester on New Year’s Day to take the plunge. Thankfully, this year, plunge day came the week before record-breaking chills. This crew of local boys have cherished this rite of passage for years. From left, Nick Brown, Charlie Verdin, Sammy Bothwell, Eoin Doyle, Charlie Rousmaniere, Cian Brennock, Ali Erdoğan, and Jack Lawler. Photo: Colleen Brown