Pioneer 79 Amateur Swimming Club - Learn To Swim

17/06/2026

❗️Cold Water Shock Can Affect Anyone❗️

Even on warm days, open water can be surprisingly cold.

Cold water shock can affect anyone, even strong swimmers, making it difficult to control breathing and stay calm.

As part of Drowning Prevention Week, our swimmers have been learning the importance of staying calm, floating and controlling their breathing if they unexpectedly enter the water.

Understanding the risks and knowing what to do in an emergency can help save lives.

The Met Office has forecast rising temperatures this week, with parts of the UK reaching 28°C towards the weekend.

With exams finishing and the school term coming to a close, NOW is the time to talk to your teenager about water safety.

Worried they won’t listen? This guide shows you how to say it so they will.

Don’t miss the conversation that matters most.
https://rlssuk.co.uk/3SaJPDU

14/06/2026

🩵 Water Safety In Action 🩵

This weekend our swimmers have been learning important water safety skills as part of Drowning Prevention Week.

Across all stages, children have been discussing how to stay safe in and around water, including:

🛟Swimming in safe places
🛟Swimming with an adult
🛟What to do if they unexpectedly enter the water
🛟How to stay calm and float
🛟How to get help in an emergency

Our older swimmers have also been practicing treading water, shouting for help and learning how to help safely from the side using shout, signal, reach and throw rescues.

We’re incredibly proud of all of our swimmers for taking part and learning skills that could one day save a life.

13/06/2026

🛟 Drowning Prevention Week Begins Today 🛟

This week our swimmers will be taking part in water safety activities alongside their swimming lessons, helping them learn important skills that could one day save a life.

Learning to swim is an important life skill, but understanding how to stay safe in and around water is equally important.

Throughout the week will be supporting the key Water Safety Code messages:

🩵 Stop and Think
🩵 Stay Together
🩵 Call 999
🩵 Float

Keep an eye on our page this week as we share some of the important water safety messages our swimmers have been learning.

30/05/2026

🛟🩵Water Safety Matters🩵🛟

Like many across the UK, we have been deeply saddened by the recent open water tragedies reported over the past few days. Our thoughts are with all of the families and communities affected.

Unfortunately, every year when the warmer weather arrives, we see an increase in incidents around open water. Rivers, lakes and reservoirs can look inviting – but they often carry hidden dangers, even for strong swimmers.

Cold water shock, strong currents and sudden changes in depth can affect anyone, regardless of swimming ability.

We believe swimming lessons are about more than learning strokes. Water safety Education saves lives.

Over the coming weeks, we’ll be supporting drowning prevention week and sharing important safety information with our swimmers and families.

Please take a moment to watch this important message from the RNLI and talk to your children about staying safe around water.

Learn more about the RNLI’s Float to Live Campaign here:
https://rnli.org/safety/float

18/03/2026

🐣 Easter Holiday Intensive Swimming Week 🏊

We will be running an intensive week of swimming lessons during the Easter holidays at QEGS Blackburn.

📅 Monday 6th – Friday 10th April
⏰ Morning sessions (8:30–10:30am)
🏊 5 × 30-minute lessons
💷 £45 for the week

These sessions are a great way for children to build confidence and make faster progress in the water.

Perfect for beginners or as extra practice alongside regular swimming lessons.

⚠️ Limited spaces available – early booking recommended

👉 Register your child here:
https://forms.gle/FUME69LbkJa7iPBM6

Open to existing and new swimmers – feel free to share with friends.

18/03/2026

Sunday Swimmers of the Month!! 👏🏼

07/03/2026

Saturday Swimmers of the Month!! 👏🏼

29/11/2025

**ROAD CLOSURE NOTICE**

The road closures may effect your journey to the pool tomorrow so please check this post for more info

ROAD CLOSURES - BLACKBURN 10K 🏃‍♂️

Please be advised that this Sunday 30 November, there will be a large number of road closures in place across central Blackburn, due to the Blackburn 10k race.

These closures will be in place from 6am until 12.30pm, or until the event is completed, whichever is earlier.

For the full list of road closures, check out the comments. It is anticipated that each road will be closed for only as long as necessary before it is re-opened.

The diversion route for affected traffic will follow Livesey Branch Road, Preston Old Road, Buncer Lane, Billinge Avenue, Preston New Road and vice versa.

If you travel by bus, the outer circle bus routes 5A & 5C will have no service between Billinge Avenue and Royal Blackburn Hospital between 8.30am and 1.20pm. For other affected bus services, we would recommend contacting the bus operator.

Pedestrian access will be maintained at all times.

BwD Roads

17/11/2025

Swimmer’s of the Month 👏🏼👏🏼

15/05/2025

One of our teachers, Anya, is walking 100 miles in May to raise money for Breast Cancer Now. She’s taking on this challenge in support of her mum, Maxine—who many of you will know and have met at the pool over the years—as well as another member of her family.

Sadly, Maxine was recently diagnosed with breast cancer. We want to show our support by sharing their fundraising page, and if you’re able to donate or help spread the word, it would mean a great deal.

We also want to take this opportunity to raise awareness and encourage everyone to regularly check themselves. (See the link in the comments for more information on how to do this.)

Help Anya Pedley raise money to support Breast Cancer Now