Swimyourswim (SYS) are excited to be in partnership with Windermere based charity GLADMIRAL who hope to inspire young people through swimming. The Gladmiral team, Thomas Noblett and Andrew Tighe (part of the management team at the Langdale Chase Hotel in Windermere), are keen open water swimmers and have a passion to see young people experience the joys of their sport.
This weekend SYS started the second phase of pool-to-open-water swimming lessons for looked-after young people in the South Yorkshire area. We have 12 young people, some of whom have NEVER been in a pool before, and over the next 6 weeks we’ll be teaching them to swim in preparation for a day out in the Lake District and, hopefully, a great adventure in the open water of Windermere!
We love doing this! It is such a privilege to be able to see non-swimmers, beginners and some who have a real fear of the water suddenly realise they can do it, and become confident in the water!
There are a lot of people who support this activity and help make it happen – most of all the staff at the Langdale Chase and Sally… (you know who you are – THANK YOU!)
Over this and the last phase of the Gladmiral swims we have met some amazing young people and some very generous folk who foster them. We have become aware of the huge need for great foster carers. If you’d like to know more about becoming a foster carer click here.
