Tag: drowning prevention

Edinburgh kids benefit from vital lessons to support national cause

YOUNG SWIMMERS in Portobello have received a day of vital water safety lessons alongside an Olympic medallist to mark Drowning Prevention Week. Former Olympian Stephen Milne made a star appearance during a Learn to Swim event held at Portobello Swim Centre, which delivered water safety lessons to 77 children as part of the awareness week.… Continue reading Edinburgh kids benefit from vital lessons to support national cause

Learn to Swim marks Drowning Prevention Week

Youngsters to participate in once-in-a-lifetime swim class with Olympic multiple Gold Medallist Duncan Scott at Broxburn Sports Centre to celebrate Xcite being recognised as Learn to Swim Provider of the Year and swimming pools as vital assets for teaching children to learn to swim.

MORE THAN 75,000 children across the country are being offered water safety lessons to mark Drowning Prevention Week. Learn to Swim is continuing its major water safety push to coincide with this year’s Drowning Prevention Week as National Water Safety Forum (NWSF) figures show 45 people in Scotland tragically lost their lives to drowning in… Continue reading Learn to Swim marks Drowning Prevention Week