STAFF from Airedale NHS Foundation Trust are featuring in a campaign by clothing brand White Stuff.

They and fellow members of the wild-swimming group, Wild and Dipsy Dippers, took part in a photoshoot with the fashion firm.

An eight-strong contingent from the women-only group was photographed at the River Wharfe, sporting White Stuff clothing and accessories.

Wild and Dipsy Dippers was approached by the company after it spotted a member's post on Instagram.

"I was excited when I first heard about the photoshoot but then nerves kicked in as we got closer to the time as I didn’t know what to expect," says Yvonne Wiseman, senior pharmacy technician with Airedale NHS Foundation Trust.

Around 15 of the group are trust employees, or family members.

"As it turned out it was a very fun and relaxed day," says Yvonne.

"It was great to have my amazing swim group by my side as we spent the day chatting, laughing and strutting our stuff!

"I feared for everyone hearing our crazy conversations as there is no topic that is out of bounds for us, but there were laughs a plenty.

"The photoshoot embraced real women – unfiltered, wearing beautiful clothes.

"We thought 'how can the younger generation accept their bodies if they see the older generation so hung up on theirs?'.

"No cellulite, scars, wibbles or wobbles were erased in the photoshoot! We stood proud for all that we represent – one amazing wild-swimming group."

Also taking part was trust colleague Helen Wild, an assistant patient advice and complaints manager.

She initially had mixed feelings about the photoshoot.

"I had never done anything like this before and I was nervous and excited in equal measure at first," she said.

"Once the day came the team from White Stuff and the photographer really put us all at ease, and we had a fantastic time in the sunshine."

The swimming group has more than 400 members in total, ranging in age from 18 to 83.

Yvonne joined after her youngest daughter left home.

"I was faced with 'empty nest syndrome' and thought it was time to do something different!" she says.

"Wild swimming gives you a natural high. It’s addictive.

"All you have to focus on is your breathing, so it gives you a chance to reset."

Strict safety guidance should be followed by anyone considering open water swimming. For more details, go to rnli.org/safety/choose-your-activity/open-water-swimming.