Drowning Prevention Week

Drowning Prevention Week aims to equip everybody across the UK and Ireland with the skills and knowledge to make the right decisions about water safety. 

This week is ideally timed, focusing on the lead up to summer, where the risk of accidental drowning increases significantly.

At Places Leisure, we don’t take water safety lightly. The core purpose of our swimming lessons is to build what we believe is a fundamental life skill for individuals of any age and ability – not only to develop their physical and mental strength but also potentially prepare them for critical water-related accidents that might occur at any stage throughout their life.  This is essential not only for themselves but also for those around them.

Water Safety Workshops - Sunday 22nd June

As part of Drowning Prevention Week, we are running water safety workshops which will teach participants about water safety, beach safety, survival skills, first aid, CPR, and will include a Rookie Lifeguard taste session. These sessions are free of charge, however any donations to RLSS are welcome and appreciated

• Session 1: Sunday 22nd June 2pm - 3pm
• Suitable for children in Stage 4+ and parents. 
• Taking place in our Main Pool

• Session 2: Sunday 22nd June 2pm - 2.30pm
• Session 3: Sunday 22nd June 2.30pm - 3pm
• Suitable for children in Stage 2 - 3 and parents
• Taking place in our Teaching Pool

Please note, all under 8's must be accompanied by an adult.

To find out more, or book your space on one of these sessions, please call us on 01403 219200 or email us on swimming@thepavilionsinthepark.co.uk

Additional Resources

The RLSS also have a range of resources available on their website where you can read about Drowning Prevention Week, how to get involved and important water safety advice for holidays, open water swimming and much more.

Visit the RLSS website for more information.

Sources: Drowning Prevention Week | Royal Life Saving Society UK ( RLSS UK )