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STAYING SAFE
this summer
This summer, national drowning prevention charity, the Royal Life Saving Society UK (RLSS UK) is encouraging parents and children alike to stay safe near water this summer – and be able to enjoy water safely.
The Royal Life Saving Society UK has shared recent data that accidental drowning deaths amongst children have doubled since 2019-20 (National Child Mortality Database).
RLSS UK is reminding those spending time near water in the UK to stay vigilant and follow the Water Safety Code:
• Stop and think
• Stay together
• If in danger, call 999 or 111
• FLOAT
Matt Croxall, Charity Director at RLSS UK, said: “With warmer summer days now upon us, we will inevitably see people flock to open
water sites across the UK and Ireland, as well as taking opportunities to enjoy water at home in the garden. We want to ensure that everyone can enjoy water this summer by having the knowledge to do so safely.”
For more information around how to stay safe this summer, please visit our website www.rlss.org.uk
SUPPORT NORTHAMPTONSHIRE’S BEAUTIFUL CHURCHES
NORTHAMPTONSHIRE HISTORIC CHURCHES TRUST
Saturday 14th September 2024 between 10am and 6pm
a day in the open air ... plan your own route, use any transport your sponsors are happy with 350+ stunning churches and chapels to visit - many of them open and welcoming
All sponsorship money received will be divided equally between
the NHCT and the church or chapel chosen by you
Sponsorship forms and a list of open churches and chapels are
available from your local organiser: -
Paul Dowling c/o St James’Church St James’ Thrapston, Church Walk, Oundle Road, Thrapston, NN14 4X
Northamptonshire Historic Churches Trust
Registered Charity No 1021632.For more details see our website: www.nhct.org.uk
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For more information around how to stay safe this summer, please visit our website www.rlss.org.uk