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Swimming Lessons – 50 Weeks

We are changing how we operate our swimming timetable, and how customers will pay for their lessons from January 2025.
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RLSS Drowning Prevention – Water Safety Education Never Stops

For Drowning Prevention Week, we turned to Woodrow’s expert Swimming Teachers and Lifeguards to share their insights and tips on staying safe in the water.
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RLSS Drowning Prevention Week: Hannah & Sophie’s Top Tips

Woodrow's leisure centre managers Hannah and Sophie share their top tips to stay safe in and around the water.
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The Duke of Edinburgh visits historic outdoor centre as part of youth charity patronage

His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh visited Woodrow High House, one of London Youth’s outdoor residential centres, as part of his patronage of the charity.  
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Lockdown: One Year On – Evie

Sales and Marketing Manager, Evie, reflects on the challenges faced during lockdown and Woodrow's commitment to helping young people reconnect with nature.
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Lockdown: One Year On – Mark

Spring marks fresh beginnings, and this year, it’s not just nature but also Woodrow coming back to life. Operations Manager Mark reflects on a challenging year and shares his excitement as the team prepares to welcome back children and staff.
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Lockdown: One Year On – Zack

One of the many disadvantages that the COVID-19 pandemic presented is that opportunities to go out and explore woodland areas became extremely sparse, as a result of various restrictions being implemented, in an attempt to flatten the rate of infection. So it was certainly a difficult time for me.
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Finding the Balance – Outdoor Classroom Day

Former Director of Centres, Martin, reflects on the challenges of balancing work and home-schooling, emphasising the value of outdoor play for children’s wellbeing and memories.
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Back to Nature – Outdoor Classroom Day

Head of Woodrow, Asti, reflects on the profound impact of outdoor learning, the challenges of closure during the pandemic, and the vital need to reconnect young people with nature.
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#TwoPointSixChallenge: 26 Minutes Outdoors

Taking part in the #TwoPointSixChallenge, Evie spent 26 minutes outdoors over three days to boost her mental health.
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