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14/06/2026

Our sincerest condolences are extended to the friends and family of Old Bradfordian David Hockney, who we understand passed away peacefully at home, aged 88 years.

David enrolled as a pupil at Bradford Grammar School in 1948. He may not have enjoyed the cross country runs through Bradford’s Lister Park and Heaton Woods, but he loved art and possessed a unique talent for seeing and capturing the world around him. His journey as an artist began at Bradford Grammar, where he is remembered with admiration and affection.

His legacy is profound, and he will be forever remembered as one of the greatest artists of our time.

21/04/2026

09/04/2026

Swimming does more than build physical skills. It engages coordination, rhythm, and body awareness, all of which are connected to brain development.

Movements in water require timing, control, and focus. These patterns activate areas of the brain linked to language, memory, and learning.

Studies have found that children who swim early often show advanced readiness when they enter school, including stronger early reading and number skills.

It is not just about safety. It is a form of early stimulation that supports how the brain processes and learns.

Sometimes the advantage does not come from more study. It comes from how the brain is developed before learning even begins.

08/04/2026

📞 Phone. 🛟 Float. 🎯 Throw.
3 simple steps that could save a life.

We’re proud to support the National Water Safety Forum's new Bystander Rescue Campaign.

With longer, sunnier days, people may spend more time around water. But would you know what to do if someone got into difficulty?

Stay safe. Know the steps. Share the message. ♻️

https://www.respectthewater.com/campaigns-resources/phone-float-throw

08/04/2026

Today marks the launch of Phone Float Throw, the latest bystander rescue campaign from the National Water Safety Forum (NWSF), of which RLSS UK is a member.

If you see someone struggling in the water, your first instinct might be to jump in, but that can put you in danger. Instead, remember:

📱 PHONE 999 for help
🌊 Tell them to FLOAT on their back
🛟 THROW rescue equipment to keep them afloat until emergency services arrive

RLSS UK is proud to support this vital message and collaborate on water safety campaigns under the brand with this network of experts in drowning prevention.

Learn more: www.rlss.org.uk/how-to-rescue-someone-from-drowning

07/04/2026

🌟 The countdown is on! 🌟

You’ve only got one week left to enter the Swim England Artistic Swimming Nationals 🎉

📍 Harvey Hadden Sports Village, Nottingham
📅 25–26 April

💻 Make sure to secure your entries before the deadline: bit.ly/National-Champs-2026-entries