Leo Solly -2024 GLL Sport Foundation Athlete
This week we are celebrating the Cornish Sporting Talent we have around the county.
After celebrating our athletes last week during our celebration evening, we wanted to share with you some of the athlete videos taken from the evening.
Leo Solly - Swimmer, from North Cornwall who is Nationally Ranked: 17th for 50m Butterfly, 20th 50m Freestyle, 33rd 50m Short Course Freestyle, 36th 50m Breaststroke and 40th 100m Breaststroke
GLL Sport Foundation see the importance of supporting athletes like Leo, to enable him to progress in his sport and compete at the highest level in his age group.
For more information see our centre webpages: https://brnw.ch/21wL6B3
Bo Rason Interview - Cornwall GSF Celebration Evening
Thursday Evening 27th June - Cornwall's GLL Sport Foundation Celebration Evening - Callywith College.
Athletes including Bo Rason - Athletics / Pole Vaulter, attended an evening to celebrate their successes, and being a 2024 GLL Sport Foundation Supported Athlete.
Listen to Bo, to hear how the GSF helps her to achieve success.
RLSS water saftey video
Do you know about the water safety code, or what to do if you find yourself or someone else in trouble?
It is more important than ever with the warmer weather and summer holidays coming up to make sure you and your family are safe around the water and know what to do if they find them self in difficulty.
Remember to visit a lifeguarded beach and pool and make sure to follow the rules, they are there to keep you safe.
If you do find someone in trouble call 999 and ask for the coastguard.
To learn more about water safety follow the link below 👇
https://brnw.ch/21wKQp6
swim 22
Ready to take the plunge?
🏊 From 22nd March, take on Diabetes UK’s life-changing Swim22 challenge and feel a boost in your mood with every swim.
Swim 22 miles in 12 weeks – the width of the English Channel – at your own pace and in your own way.
You’ll be supported on every length with swim guides, energy-fueling recipes, and access to the Swim22 Facebook community to get tips, advice and motivation.
There’s lots of fundraising rewards up for grabs too – earn the exclusive medal, towel and t-shirt!
Find a fitter, more confident you with Swim22.
To sign up follow the link below:
https://brnw.ch/21wHYes
☃️🎄 We wish all our customers a very Merry Christmas 🎄☃️
🏊 Happy Learn to swim Week! 🏊
Pop along today to see what's going on in our swimming lessons and talk to our Manager Lucy about spaces and prices
Swimming lessons run from 3.30pm-5.45pm on a Tuesday and cater for:
Adults - 3.15pm-4pmPre school - 3.30pm-4pm
Foundation (Learn to swim) 4pm-4.30pm & 4.30pm-5pm
Development (Improvers) 5pm-5.30pm
Academy (life saving and other skills) 5pm-5.45pm
(There are a free sample lessons running on saturday 13th May between 10.30am and 11.30am). For further details email [email protected] https://fal.cn/3y5iJ
Why do you love your pool?
With prices of energy flying up, it’s now more than ever that your pool needs your support!
Share your story with us, or come and show your support this Friday with the Big Swim Event.
book in now via the Better UK App or https://fal.cn/3w5m4
#BigSwim
#saveourpools
Big Swim Weekend 24th-26th February
Come down to Helston Sports Centre between 24th and 26th February to show your support for our local pool, and hundreds of other pools like us, across the country.
Community swimming pools are really struggling with the current energy crisis and we need as much help and support to keep these valuable facilities open and accessible to all.
Please spread the word and bring your friends and families along to Helston for a dip.
Sessions can be booked via the Better UK App or via https://fal.cn/3vT9G
For further information about the nationwide Big Dip please visit:
https://fal.cn/3vT9F
Here's Beryl telling us why swimming is so important to her 🏊♀️
We hope you had a merry Christmas! Have a great Boxing Day 😃
We hope you had a Merry Christmas!
Have a great Boxing Day 😃
Black History Month is a time to celebrate, learn and recognise the contributions that Black people have made in the nation and across the world.
Across leisure, libraries and children’s centres, we have been running events and speaking with different people in the community to share their perspectives, experiences and identity in Black culture.
Find out more:
Hear from our community: https://fal.cn/3t78O
Black History Month is a time to celebrate, learn and recognise the contributions that Black people have made in the nation and across the world.
Across leisure, libraries and children’s centres, we have been running events and speaking with different people in the community to share their perspectives, experiences and identity in Black culture.
Find out more:
Hear from our community: https://fal.cn/3t76N
With limited time and a busy work-life balance, three in four dads rate swimming as the best time they spend with their child 👨👦
Follow the link to read more of this #LoveSwimming story
https://fal.cn/3sSgC
😁 Seeing him smile
✅ The safety aspect
👥 Quality time together
A total of 96 per cent of pre-school parents agreed swimming is what makes their child happy!
Check out this father and son duo enjoying their lessons Find a swimming session near you: 👇 #LoveSwimming
https://fal.cn/3sORK
Swimming is the best activity for making pre-school age children happy and creating special bonding moments with their parents 👩👦
"It's 25 minutes of our day which is just me and him" 💙
Find a swimming session near you:
https://fal.cn/3sM0N
#LoveSwimming
🎙️"I definitely recommend that any parent that can fit it in their day, do it. It really does make a difference"
Findings show swimming not only boosts the physical and psychological development of youngsters but parents have also noticed many other benefits! ✨
Find a swimming session near you: #LoveSwimming
https://fal.cn/3sL9Q
💬 "He's got a big smile on his face when he comes to the session"
The latest #LoveSwimming campaign highlights how according to parents, swimming with their little one ranks as one of the best activities for boosting happiness and bringing children and parents closer together 😊
Find a swimming session near you:
https://fal.cn/3sKe2
💙 Families that swim together at least once a week are more likely to report feeling happier
🏊♂️ 3 in 4 dads rate swimming as the best time they spend with their child
8⃣0⃣% of mums say swimming with their child helps cope with work-life balance
We hear from families involved in the #LoveSwimming campaign 👇
Summer Crash Course start Tuesday 26th July! Book your space now before they all go
Boost your child's swimming ability with a 4 day start of summer holidays crash course aimed at children in foundation groups wanting to improve their confidence:
Junior Foundation - Top Up Class ( Over 4yrs) 10.30am-11.00am Tuesday 26th - Friday 29th
and for Children almost ready to go into the deep end :Introduction to Development - just joined or nearly ready to move up 11.00am - 11.30am Tuesday 26th - Friday 29th
“There’s so much power in Black people not being afraid of water.”
For Remi, swimming isn't a privilege but a life skill. Remi knows the value of learning how to swim, no matter who you are.
1 in 4 kids leave school unable to swim.
Speedo’s Swim United helps kids find joy in the water.
https://fal.cn/3o7cl
“Swimming is one of the key sports where it is safe. And they absolutely love it.”
It is important to Cathy for her children to learn how to swim, partly to get themselves out of danger but it's also a way for them to build on their core strength.
1 in 4 kids leave school unable to swim.
Speedo's Swim United helps kids find joy in the water.
https://fal.cn/3nPSN
