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Looking to gain a life-changing qualification and boost your career prospects? This summer, NL Active is offering Royal Lifesaving Society (RLSS) National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ) courses — your ticket to becoming a certified lifeguard and much more.
The RLSS NPLQ is the most widely recognised lifeguard qualification in the UK and internationally. Completing this training opens doors to a range of exciting job opportunities, both locally and around the world.
Why Complete RLSS NPLQ Training?
Learn Lifesaving Skills: You’ll be trained in water rescue, CPR, first aid, and dealing with emergencies — vital skills that can save lives both in and out of work.
Boost Your Fitness and Confidence: The course challenges your stamina, strength, and communication abilities, leaving you fitter and more confident.
Flexible Work Opportunities: Lifeguarding offers flexible hours, perfect for students, part-timers, or anyone looking to supplement their income.
Progress Your Career: Many leisure industry careers start with the NPLQ. It’s also a stepping stone to further qualifications like swim teaching and pool management.
NL Active Summer Courses This summer, NL Active is running NPLQ courses across their centres, giving more people the chance to qualify. Taught by experienced trainers, the courses combine practical training with essential theory, all in a supportive and professional environment.
Course Highlights:
Run at various NL Active centres (Axholme North, Baysgarth* and Riddings*)
Open to individuals aged 16+
Intensive training delivered over a short period of time
Includes assessment and certification upon passing
Whether you’re looking for a summer job, a stepping stone into a career in the fitness and leisure industry, or simply want to gain valuable lifesaving skills, the NPLQ course is a fantastic investment in yourself.
Spaces are limited and courses fill up fast! Visit the SwimLincs webpage to check dates, locations, and to book your place today. Make this summer the season you earn a qualification that lasts a lifetime.
*The courses at Baysgarth and Riddings are fully booked, but contact the sites to ask to be added to their waiting list or notified when future courses are announced.
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It’s 50 years since Ancholme Leisure Centre first opened to the public. Then called Glanford Leisure Centre, the facility has supported North Lincolnshire residents to keep active since 10 May 1975.
We’re celebrating 50 years of fitness, fun and fantastic memories with some great offers!
Swim for 50p
Swim for only 50p per person in our lane and casual swim sessions over the weekend of 10 and 11 May. No need to book ahead, just visit the centre and pay at reception and you’ll be charged the discounted rate.
Bring a friend to the gym for 50p
If you’re a Fitness+ or Active Gym member bring a friend with you for a gym workout for only 50p on Saturday 10 and Sunday 11 May. Your friend must be aged 18+ and not have any underlying health conditions (so they can use the gym without the need for an induction) No need to book in advance, just pop along and check in at reception. Please allow a few minutes when you arrive for your friend to read and sign a health declaration form.
Are you Ancholme Leisure Centre’s birthday twin?
If you were born on 10 May 1975 we will gift you a one month Fitness+ membership to celebrate. This can be redeemed by visiting Ancholme Leisure Centre between 5 and 11 May and bringing proof of your birthday (passport, driving licence, birth certificate) If you’re already a member we will suspend your membership payment for one month.
Get your groove on and join our 70s inspired classes
We’re bringing the 70s beats to some of our classes this week, so come along and join in the fun!
Tuesday 6 May: LBT, 10am
Wednesday 7 May: Aerobics, 9.15am
Thursday 8 May: LBT, 9.15am
Thursday 8 May, Chair Based, 11.45am
Thursday 8 May, Group Cycling, 5.45pm
Follow us on Facebook to be in with a chance of winning
Take a look at the NL Active Ancholme Facebook page at www.facebook.com/NLActiveAncholme to find out how to be in with a chance of winning a one-month free Fitness+ membership.
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In celebration of Active April, NL Active is proud to support carers by offering a 50% discount on Active Concession Cards throughout the month. This special offer is part of the wider Carers Active April campaign, run by Carers UK, which encourages carers to stay active and look after their own health and wellbeing.
During April, carers can purchase a 12-month concession card for just £3—half the usual price. The card provides discounted access to a range of health and fitness activities including gym sessions, swimming, and racket sports at NL Active venues.
To qualify for the discounted concession card, carers will need to provide proof of address, along with one of the following forms of identification:
A Carers Emergency Card
A Carers Card UK
A letter of recent contact from the Carers Support service
A letter of recent contact from the Carers Team
Evidence of receiving Carer’s Allowance
This offer recognises the vital role carers play in our communities and aims to support their physical and mental wellbeing through access to affordable fitness opportunities.
For more information about the campaign, visit the Carers UK website.
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North Lincolnshire pensioners aged 66 and above are set to boost their health and wellness with the launch of NL Active’s free fitness initiative. This exciting program aims to encourage seniors to get active, boost their energy levels and connect with their community.
Participants can take advantage of free, off-peak access to the gym, swimming, and Les Mills Virtual fitness classes in NL Active facilities across North Lincolnshire.
Cllr Richard Hannigan cabinet member for adults and health, expressed his enthusiasm for the program and said: “This is a fantastic opportunity for our senior residents to improve their health and well-being while socialising and staying active.
“We are leading the way in promoting fitness for all, creating opportunities for pensioners to thrive.
“This free program is bringing accessible fitness solutions straight to the heart of North Lincolnshire and I encourage every pensioner across the county to take advantage of this wonderful initiative.”
The Fit for Free offer will be available for eligible individuals to redeem until March 2026.
In addition to the core off-peak offer there will also be additional Fit for Free sessions and taster activities such as racket sports and walking sports timetabled throughout the year.
Existing NL Active members aged 66 plus will also benefit from this offer as payments will be suspended for two months meaning they too can keep fit for free.
Local residents aged 16 years and above with a learning disability can also take advantage of this great opportunity to get Fit for Free in NL Active facilities soon.
Where:
Waters’ Edge Country Park, Waters’ Edge Country Park, Maltkiln Road, Barton upon Humber, DN18 5JR
Get into the festive spirit to create your own large Christmas wreath using willow and a large selection of foliage, dried whole oranges and slices, pine cones and ribbon. All materials, equipment, refreshments, cake/biscuits and lots of fun included. £35.00
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Juneau Projects are artists Philip Duckworth and Ben Sadler. They were invited to make a new artwork inspired by the Museum’s natural history collection. The artists focused on the collection of mounted bird specimens. They collaborated with scientists to look at the collection and local bird populations.
Juneau Projects also ran online workshops with people from the local area. The resulting artworks were combined to create a collaborative book and a sculpture for the Museum.
Curlew.
The exhibition is in the Victorian Parlour and the Ironstone Cottage courtyard. It features the sculpture created by Juneau Projects with members of the public. Peek through the Parlour window to see some of the bird collection that inspired the pieces. A film about the project is also on show. Buy a copy of the book on site in the Gift Shop, or online in the Shop.
The film about the project can also be viewed here:
The project was commissioned by arts organisation Invisible Dust, as part of the ‘Surroundings’ project, in collaboration with Humber Museums Partnership. It is funded by Arts Council England through Ambitions for Excellence and Wellcome Trust Sustaining Excellence.
Where:
Waters’ Edge Country Park, Waters’ Edge Country Park, Maltkiln Road, Barton upon Humber, DN18 5JR
Children’s Pottery Angels Sunday 12th December, 1.30pm – 3.00pm Join Karen Raithby the pottery Lady behind pentangle pottery on a children’s workshop to make a design using clay. Create your own Angelic Angels! Only one adult will be able to … Continued
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When:
12th December 2021 @ 10:30 – 12:00
Where:
Waters’ Edge Country Park, Waters’ Edge Country Park, Maltkiln Road, Barton upon Humber, DN18 5JR
Children’s Pottery Mini Santa Sunday 12th December, 10.30am – 12noon Join Karen Raithby the pottery Lady behind pentangle pottery on a children’s workshop to make a design using clay. Create your own legendary Santa Claus! Only one adult will be … Continued
Where:
Normanby Hall, Normanby Hall Country Park, Normanby Rd, Normanby, Scunthorpe DN15 9HU, UK
Soak up the Christmas Market atmosphere as you browse through stalls offering a wide range of Christmas gifts for all the family. There will also be a large variety of tasty hot food to keep you warm while exploring. Free. £4 … Continued
Where:
Ashby, Ashby High Street, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire, DN16 2NN
We’re brining North Lincolnshire traders to Ashby. Come join us for the merriest time of year and explore our stalls, taste some wonderful food and have a good time. Hot and cold food, entertainment, Christmas market and more.
