McCarthy & Stone, the UK's leading retirement property builder, is sponsoring the Tenby Sea Swimming Association £500 as local volunteers swim the two-and-a-half-mile stretch from the island of Caldey to the North Beach in Tenby in order to raise money for charity.

Around 50 swimmers of all ages will take part in the charity swim on July 21 in order to raise money for the RNLI, a national charity which plays a huge part in the Tenby community.

The event has already received sponsorship from Princes Gate Spring Water for £300.

Nicola Coates from Tenby Sea Swimming Association commented: "We are thrilled that McCarthy & Stone have been so generous and supported our Tenby-Caldey Open Water Swim. It's great to see so many willing volunteers eager to take part and raise money for such a worthy charity. We hope the swim will be a huge success and that everyone will come and support the swimmers on the day."

Lorena Brown, national sales director for McCarthy & Stone, commented: "We always aim to support the communities in which we build and Tenby is no exception. We wish all the swimmers the best of luck on the day and hope the weather stays kind for you all."

McCarthy & Stone's Paxton Court development is ideally located on White Lion Street and boasts stunning views across the north beach. Once complete, it will offer 38 one and two bedroom Later Living apartments which are ideal for people looking to downsize in later life

Facilities will include a shared lounge, guest suite, laundry room and a lift. A dedicated house manager will ensure the smooth running of the development and there is a security entrance system plus 24-hour emergency call points to provide peace of mind for both homeowners and their families. All properties are low maintenance and energy efficient.

In addition to offering age exclusive apartments, the retirement property developers also provide a range of financial services, including a pension annuity service, equity release, legal services and guaranteed funeral plans.

To find out more information about the Tenby-Caldey Open Water Swim, visit tenby-caldey-swim.co.uk or the Tenby Caldey Swim page on Facebook.

Anyone interested in receiving further information, should contact McCarthy & Stone's free information hotline now on 0800 201 4742. Alternatively, log on to http://www.mccarthyandstone.co.uk">www.mccarthyandstone.co.uk.