RLSS Surrey

Making Surrey Safer - water-based life-guarding, training teachers + sports coaches, parents and public in rescue skills; competitions, DofE Awards, and GCSE-PE

[RLSS Surrey @RLSSSRY]

Most cities were built around rivers. Upstream was a source of drinking water; downstream a way of removing sewage. Today they are a place where people still drink... But please don't get carried away!

[RLSS Surrey @RLSSSRY]

These are tremendous opportunities... In the field of drowning prevention, what would you study, who would you visit, and what are the innovations? Get thinking, get researching, get applying...

[The Churchill Fellowship @ChurchillFship]

We'll fund you for 2 months learning from the innovators in your field anywhere in the world with a life-changing Churchill Fellowship. Open to all UK citizens. Apply by 22/11 https://t.co/OwXRKy6vg2 #ChurchillFellowship @ChurchillFship #innovators

[RLSS Surrey @RLSSSRY]

Echo that about dogs and their owners. IF your dog can't seem to get out, it probably needs you to stand where it can and call it nicely to you. Screaming at it from a steep bank is not helping!

[Teddington Lifeboat @rnli_teddington]

Five shouts in four days - three involving searching riverbanks for vulnerable people, and two involving dogs in the river (if we don't rescue dogs, we may have to rescue their owners). All skilfully launched by newly qualified shore crew Claire and Chris. Well done all!

[RLSS Surrey @RLSSSRY]

RLSS Surrey members please note:

[RLSS Surrey @RLSSSRY]

An excellent tribute to a Royal patron and a fitting summary of the steady evolution of the Institution... (not forgetting too it's international role today)...

[RNLI @RNLI]

Our Chief Executive Mark Dowie reflects on the 70 years’ service Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II gave to the RNLI as our Patron, from naming five lifeboats to opening our volunteer training college in Poole.

[RLSS Surrey @RLSSSRY]

If your gut tells you someone isn't quite right... Be brave... Ask if they are ok. #smalltalksaveslives

[National Water Safety Forum @NWSFweb]

Were happy to support #WorldSuicidePreventionDay You can #BeTheLight by encouraging understanding, reaching in and sharing your experiences.

[Teddington Lifeboat @rnli_teddington]

Two shouts last night for volunteer crew. First one at 7.12pm to assist @MPSRichmond search for missing vulnerable person near Teddington Lock, followed at 9.10pm by call to assist @ChiswickRNLI in search for person in the water near Isleworth Ait. Both with positive outcomes.

[RLSS Surrey @RLSSSRY]

An excellent opportunity with our friends in Kingston...

[Albany Outdoors @AlbanyOutdoors]

We still have spaces available on this summer holidays!

Multi Activity Day:
26th Aug- 7 Spaces
1st Sep- 4 Spaces
2nd Sep- 3 Spaces

SUP Taster Session:
25th Aug- 4 spaces
1st Sep- 7 spaces

RYA Advance Sailing Course:
30th Aug- 1 Space

Book here: https://t.co/amkdrQxSN9

[World Health Organization (WHO) @WHO]

This #WorldHumanitarianDay let’s honour all those who have lost their lives serving humanity.

In 2022, WHO has recorded 651 attacks on health. Health workers & humanitarians are #NotATarget.

#ItTakesAVillage to serve those in need.

[RLSS Surrey @RLSSSRY]

Well done all.

[Kingston&SurreyMVS @KingstonMvs]

Synchronised throw rope training by the MVS Blue Light crew on Dittons Beach today. Good training and public engagement.

[RLSS Surrey @RLSSSRY]

Well done, Greg. Great to see you are able to finish the swim. Our friends @KingstonMvs are keen to wave you in. Hope to hear some updates today. Keep safe and thanks for your support.

[Greg Whyte OBE @gpwhyte]

He’s back.
Greg is about to get back in the Thames and finish #WhyteWater to raise awareness and money for the vital work done by the @RLSSUK and @RNLI every day.

[Kingston&SurreyMVS @KingstonMvs]

This brilliant feature on Ch 4 emphasise the importance of water safety education for the group most at risk of drowning - 14/15 year old boys. This is why we ran sessions for year 9 and 10 students in three Kingston and Richmond Schools with @RLSSSRY and @AlbanyOutdoors

[RLSS Surrey @RLSSSRY]

Great picture from a great event for Global Drowning Prevention Day...

[RLSS Surrey @RLSSSRY]

To ensure the safety of young people especially during this hot weather...

[Richmond Police @MPSRichmond]

A Dispersal Zone is in place

A Section 35 Dispersal has been authorised by Chief Inspector Scammell for the areas outlined on the map – Teddington Lock , Richmond Green, & Terrace Gardens (Richmond) from 1200hrs Friday 22nd July – 1200hrs Sunday 24th July.

[RLSS Surrey @RLSSSRY]

https://t.co/3DV2Uklukx

[RLSS Surrey @RLSSSRY]

Echo that. A great day which the kids involved will remember for a long time to come.

[Albany Outdoors @AlbanyOutdoors]

An amazing day spent learning how to float and help someone in distress in the river!

A massive thank you to the @rlssuk, @metpolice_uk @mpskingston @mvslondon @londonfirebrigade @kingstonfirestation for making this happen to keep our young people safe!

[RLSS Surrey @RLSSSRY]

A big thanks to @KingstonMvs for having made this series of six sessions happen...

[Kingston&SurreyMVS @KingstonMvs]

We were delighted that ⁦@MPSKingston⁩ and ⁦@LFBKingston⁩ were able to attend the final practical water safety session today in a series of three that we have run with our partners ⁦@AlbanyOutdoors⁩ and ⁦⁦@RLSSSRY⁩

[RLSS Surrey @RLSSSRY]

@gpwhyte @RLSSUK @RNLI A real shame but what a brilliant attempt and great to raise attention to the crucial drowning prevention messages. Thank you and we hope to see you in the Surrey Thames in the near future. PS really good modelling of stopping when you need to.

[RLSS Surrey @RLSSSRY]

Thank you for spreading the word, @WokingBeat. We shall be at @AlbanyOutdoors today with @KingstonMvs teaching 14+yr olds how to have a good time safely in the river... Hot weather = too tempting!

[Woking Beat (Surrey Police) @WokingBeat]

🌞As tempting as it might be, please take care if you are going to have a swim 🏊‍♀️in lakes and open water across Surrey over the next few days - here are some top tips from @RLSSUK
⬇️#heatwave

[RLSS Surrey @RLSSSRY]

Hoping to celebrate Greg finishing tomorrow...

[Royal Life Saving Society UK - RLSS UK @RLSSUK]

You can see the smile on this guys face as he looks forward to swinging by home

His resolve, not once wavered despite some tough bits.

What a man! Please give him a boost to Marlow with a cheeky text, just text ‘Greg’ to 70810 to donate £10 🙏