Introduction to Outdoor Swimming, Additional Needs: 2.45pm Session

Introduction to Outdoor Swimming, Additional Needs

An opportunity for anyone with additional needs of any kind with their carer (if appropriate) to come and have a go at outdoor swimming in a safe and relaxed session.

This is for people who are new to swimming outdoors and would like to have a go or would like to learn more about doing it safely.

No diagnosis is needed, and the sessions are suitable for those with any additional needs including those who experience anxiety. There is no age limit, and the numbers attending will be kept small. There is no pressure to get in the water, and support if you do from qualified lifeguards and experienced swimmer volunteers. Parents or guardians will get in the water with child/children.

Introduction to Outdoor Swimming, Additional Needs

When: Sunday 3rd August

Where: Brandon Staunch, Brandon

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Times: 2.45pm

Ages: Suitable for all ages

Tickets: Fully funded with thanks to the support of the National Lottery Heritage Fund.

Booking required: Adults should do a separate booking for each person, while those bringing a family group will complete the booking with details of all who will be attending and the ages of children. Please complete all of the booking fields for each attendee.

Further Information

• All the key documents, including ‘Essential information’ on what to expect, what to wear, potential risks, and keeping yourself safe, are available to download on this webpage.

• We ask you to complete a pre-event survey online to gain a better understanding of your experience, fears and hopes for the session. You can find the survey on this link, https://forms.gle/HtfTHwREaqT9te3r6
• The event organiser, Imogen Radford, imogen36@googlemail.com, or key volunteer, Ellen Kirkby, suffolksendinfo@gmail.com, can help with questions about the event.

Accessibility:

• The terrain on the approach to and into the river might be uneven or muddy. There is a concrete slipway, with a small drop into the water which has a sandy bed and is mostly shallow.

Parents/guardians/carers: The responsible adult or carer must be able to swim and must accompany their child/children/cared-for individual in the water. A responsible adult parent or carer can bring one child under 8, or two children aged 8-12. They can be flexibility about the numbers depending on how well children can swim – please ask. There will be lifeguards, but the parent also has responsibility for their child.

If you have any questions or concerns about the event, or how to book, please get in touch. (E) bfer.admin@suffolk.gov.uk (T) 01473 265 600

This event is supported by the Brecks Fen Edge and Rivers Landscape Partnership Scheme, and Brecks Outdoor Festival. For more information, and the full 2025 Brecks Outdoor Festival programme, visit: www.brecks.org