#71 - Water Safety First: Valuing And Respecting Water With The Royal Life Saving Society

Interim Charity Director at The Royal Life Saving Society, Matt Croxall, joins Karen & Mike to discuss RLSS' 'Drowning Prevention Week' campaign and how the initiative has grown over time. 

 

Get in touch with the show with any of your questions or comments: podcast@ccwater.org.uk

 

Timestamps

• 0:00 - Introduction & hellos
• 1:16 - Tony V's Peecycling podcast recomendation
• 3:24 - Matt Croxall joins the podcast and explains what RLSS does
• 5:54 - How has the campaign of Drowning Prevention Week and the organisation evolved over time?
• 7:10 - Is there a link between climate change and the increase in child drownings?
• 8:40 - The importance of enjoying water safely
• 10:35 - The four key elements of the water safety code
• 14:50 - RLSS' collaborations with influencers as a messaging strategy
• 17:15 - Is the RLSS seeing a knock on impact on water safety due to the impact of Covid on swimming lessons?
• 23:45 - Being responsible and respectful with water
• 24:40 - How do listeners find out more about RLSS and engage with their work?
• 27:15 - The skills gained from being a lifeguard  
• 28:34 - Matt's personal water use
• 29:25 - Can Karen recall the water safety code?

Show notes

Tony's Peecycling podcast recommendation

RLSS

Drowning Prevention Week