#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. 

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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