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