19/06/2026
We're supporting National Drowning Prevention Week 🏊🏻
Always follow the Water Safety Code:
💦Stop and think
Take time to assess your surroundings. Look for the dangers and always research local signs and advice.
💦Stay together
When around water always go with friends or family. Swim at a lifeguarded venue.
🚨In an emergency
📱 Call 999
If you are at the coast, call 999 and ask for the Coastguard. Don’t enter the water to rescue.
🤽 Float
Fall in or become tired - stay calm, float on your back and call for help. Throw something that floats to somebody that has fallen in.
Royal Life Saving Society UK - RLSS UK MCRactive
16/06/2026
🏊🏻 We're supporting National Drowning Prevention Week
It starts as a joke… Then suddenly, it’s serious.
Cold water. Hidden dangers. No second chances.
If it feels off — it is. Say something. Stop it. Be a mate.
Share this advice from and spread
the word.
MCRactive Royal Life Saving Society UK - RLSS UK
15/06/2026
🌟How far will they go?
🏅Join us for Distance Week at Abraham Moss starting
Monday 22nd June
For just £5, your child can earn a shiny medal and a certificate to celebrate their achievements.
📸Have your child's picture taken in centre and don't forget to tag us!
13/06/2026
We're supporting Royal Life Saving Society UK - RLSS UK Drowning Prevention Week
📅13th - 20th June 2026
This week, we're helping to raise awareness of water safety by sharing vital advice across all of our leisure centres.
Through fun, engaging, and age-appropriate activities, our swimmers will learn important skills and knowledge to help them stay safe in and around water.
Recent research from RLSS UK shows that drowning incidents among 13–17-year-olds have increased by 67% between 2020 and 2025. This highlights just how important water safety education is.
Our goal is to help reduce these statistics by equipping children and young people with the confidence, awareness, and practical skills they need to enjoy water safely.
Together, we can make a difference and help keep everyone safer around water. 💙💦
Manchester City Council MCRactive
13/06/2026
We’re proud to be taking part in with Royal Life Saving Society UK - RLSS UK 💙
From 13-20 June 2026, we’ll be supporting vital water safety education to help children and young people stay safe around water this summer.
Together, we can empower communities to enjoy water safely and confidently.
During this week, all school swimming and swim school lessons across our swimming pools and outdoor centres, will incorporate lifesaving-focused activities, ensuring that pupils develop essential water safety knowledge alongside their swimming ability.
Lessons will be adapted to include practical, age-appropriate activities, helping all pupils gain critical lifesaving skills and stay safe in and around water.
Find out more: https://brnw.ch/21x3jyI
Manchester City Council MCRactive
11/06/2026
Supporting local employment and local economic growth is at the heart of what we do.
Providing apprenticeships, volunteering opportunities, full-time and part-time employment charities/social enterprises like ours are great places to work.
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Find out more about our latest vacancies https://brnw.ch/21x3fT6
09/06/2026
Swim wild. Feel free. Step into the blue for a swim like no other!
Starting from Tuesday 9th June, competent swimmers aged 16+ can now enjoy Open Water Swimming at Debdale Outdoor Centre
Open Water Swimming sessions are the perfect way to boost your mood, take on a challenge and feel truly free as you move. You can take the plunge, reach new limits and build confidence and resilience that lasts beyond the water.
Whether you fancy an escape from your day to day, a dip in nature or to train for a triathlon – the open water is ready and waiting for you.
• £8 for Manchester residents with a pay as you go membership, or monthly or annual Better members
• £10.50 for non members
Sessions are 1 hour long and must be pre-booked:
📅Tuesday - 5pm to 8pm
📅Thursday - 5pm to 8pm
📅Sunday - 9am to 12noon
Book now via the Better UK or online here: https://bookings.better.org.uk/location/debdale-outdoor-centre/swimming
You can find out more at better.org.uk/debdale-ows
09/06/2026
Helping people to live healthier, happier and more creative lives.
We do more for everyone by re-investing money earned to support everyone of all ages and abilities.
Helping people to make that start, helping people recover following illness and preventing further illness, helping people physically and mentally
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Better MCRactive Manchester City Council
05/06/2026
We're hiring now! Interested in joining our team? Come and join us as a Swim School Teacher
For more information or to apply, visit the link below
https://brnw.ch/21x36ST