More than 500 children from across the Rotherham area took part in Open Water Safety sessions at Manvers Lake throughout June, gaining crucial skills to help keep themselves and others safe. The sessions were organised following recent tragic drowning incidents, including 11-year-old Mackenzie Swift, who drowned in the River Don in Mexborough, with a clear aim to educate young people about the dangers of open water. Organisers say they were overwhelmed by the turnout, with a

Stay up to date with everything happening at Manvers Lake in our latest newsletter. This edition brings you key updates from the Annual Consultative Meeting, including confirmation of committee representatives, alongside exciting developments such as our new RYA Training Centre accreditation and progress on the White Water Course plans. We’re celebrating some fantastic achievements across the club too—from the successful completion of the Penguin Winter Swim Challenge to Jona

Get your helmets on! Join us on Saturday 11th April at 10:00am for the Manvers Lake Family Bike Ride - a relaxed, scenic 5km loop that’s perfect for all ages and abilities. The route is flat, friendly, and manageable for everyone - even your toddler… or your least athletic relative . This is not a race. Think more leisurely lakeside adventure than Tour de France . What’s Happening on the Day The ride will be led by qualified Manvers ride leaders, supported by the brillian