Due to popular demand, we’ve introduced a non-competitive 400m Leisure Loop Swim for 16yrs+ at The RLSS UK Open Water Festival at The Lenches Lake, Evesham on Sat 4 Sept 2021. Whether you are 10 or 110, a beginner or an experienced international, book now rlss.org.uk/Event/open-wat…

Water can be tempting when it's warm! Why not take a look at West Mercia Search and Rescue's #HomeAndDry free online #WaterSafety training? bit.ly/wmsarhmdry1 #HeatwaveUK

Did you know that having a drink is the last thing 20% of drowning victims do? Stay safe - plan a safe route away from water - look after one another #DontDrinkandDrown #BeAMate #RLSS

RNLI launches singalong TV ad to promote seaside safety: buff.ly/3hQEVr8 WONKY

The DPCC visited the CCTV control room today to see and hear about the positive results we’ve had since the system went live in December 2020. The Police, Volunteers and ASB Team work in partnership using CCTV to ensure the public feel safe. #ASBawarenessweek #TelfASB #TelfENFO

With temperatures feeling very hot, you might be looking for somewhere to cool down🥵 Remember❗️open water conceals hidden dangers such as sharp objects, steep drop offs, undercurrents and sudden changes in temperatures...please stay out.

The 'Blue lagoon' in Stourport. Not so much an exotic caribean retreat, more a cold, rubbish filled quarry with cars at the bottom & caustic 200ft deep lime filled pools for good measure. Needless to say that swimming here is dangerous & completely unpredictable. Please don't. AS

‘It was the worst moment of my life’ said mum Rebecca who was ‘shaking & crying’ in Cornwall last year as her children drifted out to sea RNLI came to the rescue & it was a lifeguarded beach They were lucky. Don't let it be you 📰 bit.ly/2UUbkDZ 📸North Berwick CRT

With the temps rising we all want to find a way to cool down....but open water can be dangerous! We'll be working with our partners on patrols of Outfall Works Rd this week to help ensure everyone is safe and to reduce any potential Anti Social Behavior issues #ASBAwarenessweek

A weekend of truly tragic fatal drownings, now rising to an expected 11 lives lost. We are urging the public to please think before entering the water. If you aren't experienced in being in cold, open water then please stay out, unless supervised bbc.co.uk/news/uk-englan…

We'd like to thank The Lenches Lake, our wonderful sponsors ZONE3, Swim Secure, Beyond Swim & dryrobe & our VIP guests Sharron Davies HoL MBE & Sue Amor, Mayor of Evesham, for an incredible day today at our Open Water Festival. Huge thanks also to all the swimmers & our team.

Really enjoyed the RoSPA Water Safety Conference today - the pre-recorded presentations were very informative and the panel members provided excellent commentaries. Looking forward to the next one!

Take a look at our new research into local authority approaches to managing water safety in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Our research found that just 22 per cent of local authorities have a discreet strategy for water safety. Full release here👉ow.ly/IfHp50H69TS

Day 1 of 3 for Royal Life Saving Society UK - RLSS UK #OpenWater #lifeguard course with 10 eager candidates. Plenty to learn including #FirstAid #CPR #AED #rescue #towing #safety #hazards #riskassessment #training #fitness #swimming #aquapark All weather thrown at us in #Essex during the day

Heading to the beach this weekend? Follow the Water Safety Code and keep you and your family safe, and supervise children closely. #enjoywatersafely #watersafety #staysafe #fun

And he’s off! Best of luck Greg Whyte OBE Please support this epic world record challenge for RNLI and Royal Life Saving Society UK - RLSS UK

Strong 💪🏻 #WhyteWater

With temperatures soaring please remember open water is still very cold. You can quickly find yourself struggling due to cold water shock! Educate yourselves and family members with West Mercia Search and Rescue FREE online water safety course. Too many lives have already been lost to drowning

Drowning is among the 10 leading causes of death for children/youngsters aged 1-24 years. Simple interventions can protect them: installing barriers controlling access to water; provide safe places away from water; teaching swimming, water safety and safe rescue skills

💯 I am already supporting Royal Life Saving Society UK - RLSS UK for #WorldDrowningPreventionWeek #WaterSafety