CLUB AWARDS & ACHIEVEMENTS
We are proud of the awards we have won and the achievements we have accomplished over the years. read further about our significant moments over the years.
RLSS Club Check
Accredited
In November 2024, we achieved the highest club check level with RLSS UK, showcasing our commitment to governance, sustainability, and effectiveness. This would not have been possible without our great team of dedicated volunteers.
Outstanding work
Stuart Bailey Trophy
In October 2024 we were presented with The Stuart Bailey Trophy from RLSS UK for our work on summer camp 2023. This trophy is awarded to an individual or group for outstanding work, specific to an open water environment. Although not limited to for guidance, it may include work carried out by a rescue service, exceptional open water swimming challenge or open water safety days,
demonstrations or camps.
Our 60th Anniversary
in 2021
In 2021 we celebrated our 60th anniversary with 60 miles in 60 days for 60 years. All past and present members were invited to take part and could cover their miles in any way they wanted. The challenge was celebrated with our whole lifeguard family coming together to celebrate the final mile together along the beach and finished with a dip in the sea and a picnic on the beach.
Club of the Year Award
Clive Holland Trophy
In 2017 we were awarded the Clive Holland Trophy from The Royal Lifesaving Society UK for being The Club Of The Year for 2016, this was a very special honour and 7 members and leaders from the club went to The Guildhall in London for the honours ceremony to collect personal awards and the club award.
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Our 55th Anniversary in 2016
In 2016 we celebrated our 55th anniversary with Pledge55. Pledge55 was about our members and the club pledging to complete challenges throughout the year, from completing 55 awards, gaining 55 new members to personal challenges such as educating 55 people about the dangers of open water or taking part in our 24 hour swimmathon. As part of our fundraising efforts we have purchased our very own Perry Man, the RLSS UK Mascot costume. He attends all events in order to help us raise the profile of the club.