A chance encounter with a homeless man soaked to the skin on a freeing December day last year has sparked a keen wild swimmer to create a weather-proof sleeping bag to help others in a similar situation.
John Keogh, from Uphall, admitted the encounter was a life-changing experience, and made him want to do more to help.
Since then he has set up an organisation working on the front line making waterproof, wind-proof and fleece lined sleeping coats that are donated to individuals sleeping rough…. for free.
