Bamber Bridge Leisure Centre and Sports Hub

22/06/2026

Summer HAF bookings are now OPEN! ☀️

Could your child enjoy free holiday activities this summer? Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) provides fun, enriching sessions during the school holidays – plus a healthy meal each day for eligible children.

This summer’s activities at South Ribble Leisure include tennis and gymnastics, with lots more available across South Ribble!

Does your child qualify for HAF? If your child receives benefit‑related free school meals, they automatically qualify. Additional eligibility criteria may also apply – find out more: https://www.lancashire.gov.uk/haf/

Eligible families should have received an email from Holiday Activities with booking information. If you think your child is eligible but haven’t received an email, please speak to their school.

Did you know? As part of HAF, children can also access a funded place on SRBC Active Camps alongside our full programme of activities. These fun camps are also available to all families looking for low-cost childcare this summer.

Find out more and book here: southribble.gov.uk/haf

22/06/2026

World Cup FLASH SALE – back for England v Ghana! 🏆

We’re kicking things off again with a flash sale - 3 months’ membership for just £66, giving you full access to swimming, gym and fitness classes across our centres.

⏱️ Be quick, this multi-centre deal is only available for a limited time and won’t last long after the final whistle!

https://southribbleleisure.com/worldcup

21/06/2026

Drowning Prevention Week – making a difference together 🏊

Over the past week, we’ve been proud to support Drowning Prevention Week across South Ribble Leisure. Through our swimming lessons at Leyland, Bamber Bridge and Penwortham Leisure Centres, as well as our school swimming programme, an incredible 3,250 children have learned vital, life-saving skills.

✅ Float to Live
✅ HELP Position (Heat Escape Lessening Position)
✅ Treading Water
✅ Shout and Signal for Help

These essential skills are demonstrated here by one of our talented swimmers! 👏

A huge thank you to all the families for your continued support. Together, we’re helping children stay safe, build confidence and develop skills that could one day save a life.

20/06/2026

WIN a children’s football party ⚽

Our World Cup celebrations continue with a competition - enter for your chance to win an exciting children’s football party at South Ribble Leisure!

Simply complete an entry slip at one of our reception desks and pop it into the entry box.

🏊 Prefer something different? You can choose from:
🎾 Swimming
🤸 Tennis
🤸‍♀️ Gymnastics
📅 Entries close: 19 July

https://southribbleleisure.com/parties

18/06/2026

Summer HAF bookings are opening soon! ☀️

Could your child take part in free holiday activities this summer?

Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) offers fun, enriching sessions for eligible children during the school holidays, plus a healthy meal each day.

This summer’s activities include swimming, multi sports, gymnastics, Lego, arts and crafts and lots more across South Ribble!

Does your child qualify for HAF?
If your child receives benefit‑related free school meals, they automatically qualify. There are additional eligibility criteria – find out more at https://www.lancashire.gov.uk/haf/ or speak to your child's school.

If your child is eligible, you’ll receive an email from Holiday Activities with booking details once open.

17/06/2026

World Cup FLASH SALE! In 1966, England brought it home! 🏆 Cheer on England v Croatia and enjoy 3 months’ membership for only £66.

That’s access to swimming, gym and fitness classes - everything you need to stay active and motivated.

Don’t miss your moment, this multi-centre membership deal disappears not long after the final whistle blows!

https://southribbleleisure.com/worldcup

17/06/2026

Open water safety: speaking up can save lives!

Ahead of RLSS UK’s Drowning Prevention Week, our Aquatics Development Officer has shared water safety resources with local high schools to help raise awareness of the real dangers of open water.

These resources are designed to start important conversations with young people about staying safe in and around water. Please share to spread the word.

🗣️ “Speak Up. Be A Mate.”
RLSS UK’s campaign reminds teenagers that one moment can change everything - one jump, one dare, one “it’ll be fine”.
Young people are encouraged to speak up, trust their instincts, and say: “Nah - it’s not worth it.”

🌊 Hidden dangers of open water include:
• Sudden drops in depth
• Submerged objects
• Cold water temperatures
• Strong currents

❄️ Cold water shock can affect even confident swimmers, causing panic, rapid breathing, and exhaustion. Knowing what to do can save lives:
Float – Breathe – Relax

🚨 If you see someone in trouble:
• Don’t enter the water
• Encourage them to float on their back
• Call 999 immediately
• Throw something that floats to help support them

By sharing this vital safety advice, we’re helping young people stay safe and make smart choices around water this summer.

https://www.rlss.org.uk/appeal/drowning-prevention-week-2026

16/06/2026

Learning skills for life 🏊 Our young swimmers have been taking part in fun water safety games this week as part of Drowning Prevention Week.

In this video, one of our swimmers shares why remembering to Float to Live is so important – a simple step that could save a life.

Why Float to Live?
• Helps you stay calm and control your breathing
• Keeps your airway above water so you can call for help
• Conserves energy instead of panicking or struggling
• Gives you time for help to arrive or to plan your next move
• Works in cold water when cold shock makes swimming difficult

https://www.rlss.org.uk/appeal/drowning-prevention-week-2026

16/06/2026

World Cup FLASH SALE! In 1966, England brought it home! 🏆 Cheer on England v Croatia and enjoy 3 months’ membership for only £66.

That’s access to swimming, gym and fitness classes - everything you need to stay active and motivated.

Don’t miss your moment, this multi-centre membership deal disappears not long after the final whistle blows!

https://southribbleleisure.com/worldcup

World Cup Football Competitions and Offer South Ribble Leisure

16/06/2026

Drowning Prevention Week 💙

We’re supporting RLSS UK’s Drowning Prevention Week, a nationwide campaign aimed at helping children and young people stay safe around water.

Drowning Prevention Week focuses on educating 5–17 year olds with essential water safety and lifesaving knowledge, delivered just before the summer holidays - a time when children are outdoors more and spending more time near water.

🌊 The campaign helps young people to:
✔ Understand the risks around water
✔ Learn how to stay safe in different water environments
✔ Know what to do if they or someone else gets into difficulty
✔ Build confidence to enjoy water safely

With the right knowledge and awareness, drowning is preventable. By learning and sharing water safety advice, we can help ensure everyone enjoys the water safely this summer.

Find out more about Drowning Prevention Week and water safety advice from RLSS UK. https://www.rlss.org.uk/appeal/drowning-prevention-week-2026