Henley Royal Regatta 2025 - In photos
Once again, we've been back to the Henley Qualifiers and Royal Regatta for another year. The regatta, as usual, went smoothly, and we couldn't have...
Read moreColwick Park Lifeguards is a volunteer-led charity providing professional lifeguard cover, rescue boats, and on the water response at open-water events across the UK. Join us at the water’s edge — as a client, volunteer, or trainee.
From festivals to watersports and other events, we'll be there to make your event safe
We provide highly skilled and competent open water lifeguards who are all certified RLSS open water lifeguards. Receiving regular training in supervision, rescue, first aid, and CPR you can be assured that patrons will be safe in and around water. Our lifeguards come fully equipped with all the necessary rescue equipment, PPE and water craft required to carry out their duties.
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With a fleet of safety boats including IRBs, RIBs, and dorys we can provide a full rescue service for any event no matter how small or large. Crewed by expert helms and lifeguards ensuring safety and rescue provisions over vast bodies of water. Our safety boats come equipped with all the necessary rescue equipment, PPE and communication equipment to carry out their duties.
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We know that safety around the water at an event begins way in advance of the big day. From identifying hazards to tailoring rescue plans, our team can help to ensure every detail is considered to keep everyone safe at your event. We will evaluate your site, prepare risk assessments and provide our expertise to you and provide any necessary consultation.
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The annual dinner will be on Saturday, the 21st of February, at 7pm in Nottingham. It'll be a sit-down meal and the return of our much-anticipated annual awards ceremony! Our revamped annual awards ceremony gives us a chance to recognise those who have shown outstanding commitment and dedication, as well as reminisce over some of the funnier moments from the previous year. We would love to see all of our members and volunteers there to spend a moment celebrating what a great year it has been. Please check your emails for signup details or contact a member of the management committee.
We will hold our annual general meeting (AGM) in Nottingham on Saturday, 21st of February 2026, at 1pm. We would encourage all of our members to attend and help shape the future of the charity. Details have been sent out via email to our members and volunteers; if you have not received any communication, please contact a member of the management committee, who will be happy to assist. Lunch and refreshments will be provided.
Join us for the Head of the Trent in Nottingham this year. Throughout the day, we'll be keeping compeitors safe as they compete in time trials over a long stretch of the river by stationing several safety boats along the course.
Once again, we've been back to the Henley Qualifiers and Royal Regatta for another year. The regatta, as usual, went smoothly, and we couldn't have...
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The RLSS has been involved in many sporting events, but this year we have had the privilege of lifeguarding at Henley Royal Regatta from 2nd...
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