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We are here for everyone and offer lots of different activities. From your first steps in sailing to becoming an amazing kayaker.

Junior Club

Our junior club sessions are for participants ages 7-17 years old and must be water confident, however the ability to swim is not required. Try sailing, windsurfing and waterpsorts in our fun sessions.

Please bring:

  • Swimwear (worn under wetsuit)
  • Towel
  • Old trainers or wet shoes to wear when on the water
  • Waterproof gloves and hats would be advisable if available

We will provide:

  • A wetsuit (though you are more than welcome to bring your own)
  • A buoyancy aid

Day: Saturday

Time: 09:00 - 12:00 or 13:00 - 16:00

Cost: £10 (paid upon arrival - CASH ONLY)

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  • How about Dragon Boating?

Come and join us in a unique, gentle exercise, in calm surroundings which is proven to improve your emotional wellbeing.  We are not a racing team, but a group who like to have fun, exercise on a regular basis, and enjoy the calm waters. You can join in with a gentle paddle, a stronger paddle or just enjoy the ride.

Day: Saturday

Time: 10:00 - 12:00 (with tea, coffee and cake after)

Cost: £6.00 (invoiced monthly) which includes hire of buoyancy aid and paddle

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Our Vision: to see people and communities all over Greater Manchester and Rossendale flourish and enjoy life in all its fullness.

Founded in 2015, our mission is:

  • To build effective partnerships in communities to bring about positive change by tackling poverty and transforming lives throughout Greater Manchester and Rossendale.

  • To enrich, inspire and equip communities with the skills, knowledge and confidence to bring about change in their localities, to help tackle social injustice and ensure that everyone can enjoy life in all its fullness.

  • To serve those who are most impacted by injustice in society, those living in poverty, and to help relieve financial hardship, by providing our own services where necessary, as well as providing information, advice and infrastructure support for other community projects.

We run several sessions however our Lifeskills Surf n Turf programme takes place at Debdale Outdoor Centre. FREE water sports session led by an instructor, followed by a hot meal, refreshments and on land activities such as table tennis, darts and indoor archery. 

Winter hours:

Thursdays: 10:00 - 13:00

Booking is essential, please call/text/whatsapp 07526204744 or email lifeskills@greatertogethermanchester.org 

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