Alive Downham Leisure

11/06/2026

NEXT WEEK 💧FREE Water Safety Sessions💧supporting Drowning Prevention Week with Royal Life Saving Society UK - RLSS UK

📅 Wed 17 June - 2 sessions, 4pm & 4.30pm. 8-15yrs. Spaces are limited – book early to avoid disappointment!

Click here to book https://bit.ly/43mYCh1 or call us on 01366 386868. Borough Council of King's Lynn & West Norfolk News & Events

🛟Supporters of Drowning Prevention Week 2026.🛟

For over a decade, Drowning Prevention Week has helped raise awareness of water safety across the UK and Ireland, and in 2026 we hope to reach more people than ever before!

From clubs and branches to schools, charities, and emergency services, our incredible supporters bring the campaign to life through education, events, and sharing vital safety messages.

👉Find out who’s involved: www.rlss.org.uk/supporters-of-drowning-prevention-week-2026

And if you’re planning your own activities, there’s still time to get involved. Simply complete the form on the website and be featured as a supporter.

09/06/2026

What a wonderful testimonial from Anthony!

Anthony is 77 and is currently suffering with Parkinson's Disease and a knee injury, which have limited his exercise capabilities.

Anthony and his wife, Catherine were recommended the Just Move programme recommendation at one of their support groups.

We on-boarded, completed the 10-weeks and off boarded smoothly - this is what he had to say!

"I have been asked to write a review of the Chair Exercise Class at Alive Downham that we have been attending for the past few months.

I have Parkinson’s and following a knee injury had become very unfit. So, when it was suggested that I attend a weekly Chair Exercise Class at Alive Downham I thought I had better go otherwise I was going to end up not being able to walk anywhere at all.

Fortunately, my wife, who is also my carer, was able to go to the same classes, which meant that I would have help if I needed it and she could benefit from the exercises as well!

We arrived for the first lesson to be greeted by Lewis, a big friendly giant, who soon put us at our ease and took us through the various exercises that found muscles I did not know existed. But never too fast or hard and always with our capabilities in mind. In fact, the first thing we did was a 10-point assessment of our physical strength and ability for a reference point.

We now look forward to our classes and come out feeling better for doing them.

We have built up our capacity and strength gradually over the weeks and the whilst the exercises always follow a format of warmup, stretching, cardio, strength, more stretching and wind down - the variation in the exercises is limitless so we never get bored or think we know it all!

At 10 weeks we had a second assessment, and it was amazing how much progress we had made - it has really helped my confidence.

It's also sociable and there is a very friendly and cheerful atmosphere - Lewis always keeping an eye on us and tailoring exercises for individuals if they are struggling for any reason.

Thank you, Lewis - roll on next session."

Below is Anthony's victory picture after the 2026 Mini-Gear, where Anthony was able to get out of his wheelchair to start and finish the race.

08/06/2026

💧 Free Water Safety Sessions💧supporting Drowning Prevention Week with Royal Life Saving Society UK - RLSS UK
📅 Wed 17 June - 2 sessions, 4pm & 4.30pm. 8-15yrs. Spaces are limited – book early to avoid disappointment!
Help your child build essential life-saving skills in a safe, fun environment, during these sessions, children will learn vital skills can make a real difference and boost your child’s confidence in and around water.
Click here to book https://bit.ly/43mYCh1 or call us on 01366 386868.
Borough Council of King's Lynn & West Norfolk News & Events

06/06/2026

ICYMI: Every year, families head to pools, beaches and lakes, but every year, accidents happen that could have been prevented. 💧

Swimming lessons are one of the most important things parents can do to keep children safe and happy in the water. ⭐

If your child isn’t in lessons, start now. If they are, keep them going. ⬅️

Because knowing how to be safe in the water doesn’t happen overnight. 👉 bit.ly/PoolFinderLS17

04/06/2026

The best summer memories start before summer does 💦

Find swimming lessons near you and help your child become safer in the water before the holidays begin. 💙

Not sure where to book swimming lessons for your child? We can help bit.ly/PoolFinderLS17 👈

01/06/2026

Water competency doesn’t happen overnight. 💧
That’s why the time to start swimming lessons is now, well ahead of
the summer holidays. ☀

Early, consistent lessons help children build skills that matter when
they’re in or around water. 😃
Give your child skills for life, find swimming lessons bit.ly/PoolFinderLS17 💙

29/05/2026

"You should try it because you don't know what could happen in real
life out at sea." 💬
Swimming skills aren’t just for the pool, they can make a difference
wherever water is part of life.
Find swimming lessons near you bit.ly/PoolFinderLS17 🏊

27/05/2026

There’s a difference between a child who can swim and a child who is truly water safe.
Water‑safe children can stay calm, float and manage themselves in
real‑world water... and those skills are built through swimming
lessons.
Swimming lessons close the gap, so families can enjoy time in the
water together. 💙
Choose the right swimming lessons for your child
bit.ly/PoolFinderLS17 ✅

26/05/2026

When your child is confident in the water, everything changes. You
stop worrying and start making memories." 💬
Swimming lessons support children to stay calm, float and look after
themselves, essential life skills whether you’re heading off on holiday
or spending time close to home. 💙
Not sure where to start? We can help ✅ bit.ly/PoolFinderLS17

23/05/2026

Summer doesn’t have to mean going away to mean time around water!

From local pools and leisure centres to beaches, lakes and paddling spots, children are likely to be around water more during the summer months.

Start early. Be prepared.
Find lessons near you 👉 bit.ly/PoolFinderLS17