A VOLUNTARY club which provides essential life-saving training and education hopes to encourage more people to join its cause.
Droylsden Life Saving Club is a not-for-profit service which is looking to raise more awareness about the critical work it does in the local community.
The club is an approved training centre and provider, a life-saving club of the Royal Life Saving Society UK, and an affiliated member of Tameside Sport and Physical Activity Network.
Recently, it was announced that it has achieved the Royal Life Saving Society UK Club Check 2024 Accreditation to the Accredited level in recognition of maintaining the highest standards in life-saving practices.
Toby Shepherd, from Droylsden Life Saving Club, said: “Our club offers a range of programmes and activities including life-saving courses for children and adults, water safety programmes, and volunteer opportunities for community members.
“Through these initiatives, we aim to foster a safer environment in and around water, promote physical fitness, and build a strong sense of community.”
The club is actively looking for new members to join and learn life-changing skills.
It meets every Monday evening (except bank holidays) from 7.30pm to 9pm at Active Medlock on Gardenfold Way in Droylsden.
You must be aged eight or over, confident in deep water, able to climb out unaided without a ladder or steps and where the pool design permits, swim 50+ metres confidently, and tread water for one minute.
The club also needs volunteers to become part of its team and help run the Monday sessions.
Anyone interested can find out more by emailing info@droylsdenlifesavingclub.com or visiting the club’s Facebook page.