The Jubilee River Riverside Centre Slough

Come join us Sunday 26th at 2pm jump in a boat and clean the river with us or walk the bank plasticblitz event on World Rivers Day https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/4284c30467e2411aa9bfb9f05a75eb9b

Buoys placed at the side of the Jubilee River can save lives - but not if they have been vandalised.

Patrols along the riverside yesterday as temperatures soared revealed some of the buoys had been tampered with and some had been removed and thrown into bushes.

This includes the buoy placed on the bridge where 20-year-old Michael Scaife died. Next to the buoy is a plaque dedicated to the Langley young man who died of cold water shock on a hot day like this.

These simple devices have the ability to keep someone in trouble in the river alive.

The weather is set to remain hot this week.

The water is freezing and can kill the first time someone jumps in.

We are still only open to schools and community groups until further notice.
SWIPE the charity that runs the Jubilee Riverside Centre is providing volunteer operations management for all the vaccination centres and lateral flow test sites in Slough.
We may take longer here to return to normal than other sites while we work on getting the rest of our town back to normal.
Please come back and see us when we are back!
In the meantime staysafe everyone!

Ross Kemp says Jabs Army campaign is 'all about kindness' as he hails volunteers

As you know these are difficult times, we have been running a limited service only to community groups.
If you have been wondering what our staff have been doing the rest of the time Jamie, Ed, Murray, and Neil are all now volunteers at Salt Hill Vaccination Centre!

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Just getting ready for our socially distanced paddle and pick cleaning up the river with GoodGym Slough

We are opening for Schools and existing Community groups Only.
( not public bookings or group bookings )

For the safety of all there are various restrictions in place with strict Social distancing at all times.

Advanced bookings only.

Groups will be split into maximums of 5. Staggered arrivals times at the venue for the groups of 5.

Arrive in the clothes you intend to go on the water with.

There is no use of any of the buildings facilities.

Booking line will be open from 10am Monday 17th August.

We are sorry to disappoint so many of you who don't fall into the above categories , we are working under the guidance of the government and 3 national sporting bodies. we are planning a phased return and as always have the safety of our customers in mind.

We are getting lots of enquiries at the moment about when we are opening.
We are following Government guidance and the guidance of British Canoeing and British Rowing and cannot as yet predict when we will be opening.

Guidance from both sports states that only the experienced should be on the water at this time

Coaching should only be done on a one to one basis and British canoeing states that guided paddling should only be done on a one to one basis and no coaching of under 18s.

We will reopen and return to the water when it is safe to do so.

As always your safety comes first when we open our doors just as it does in normal times

New rules for watersports do not include club provision we will not be opening, but If you have your own craft please look at the guidance from the relevant sporting bodies and waterways and stay safe!

British Canoeing for paddlesports British rowing for rowing

https://www.britishcanoeing.org.uk/news/2020/a-return-to-paddling-in-england/?utm_source=HomePage&utm_medium=Carousel&utm_campaign=ReturntoPaddling

https://www.britishrowing.org/2020/05/coronavirus-covid-19-update-12-may/

Also different rules are applied depending on the body of water that you intend to paddle on please ensure you are permitted to boat at this time on the rivers, lakes, canals you intend to use.

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/environment-agency-waterways-coronavirus-covid-19-update

https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/enjoy-the-waterways/safety-on-our-waterways/coronavirus/coronavirus-and-boating-faqs

SWIPE is the Charity that built and operates the The Jubilee River Riverside Centre Slough take a look at what we have been doing during the last few weeks

We would just like to remind people that sadly all watersports rowing kayaking, all paddle sports and open water swimming are not permitted at this time.
We look forward to updating you when this changes but for now please stay off the water, lets all stay safe and keep everyone safe by following the guidance of the government and all of the relevant sporting bodies

Its great that so many people are keen to get back on the water and have been calling to find out when we are opening again, unfortunately we are unable to provide an answer as like yourselves we are subject to all the current restrictions, hope to see you all soon!

Are you at risk and or isolated or know someone who is?

We can support you to access:

Fresh food, non-perishable goods, prescription pick up, regular contact from our team

Register now and we will contact you

www.sloughcvs.org/covid19

at this time we want to make sure all our community is safe and will be sharing information from trusted sources

Mental health and wellbeing in the coronavirus crisis (SloughCast 1) - Youth Engagement Slough

Hey young people, or grown ups who live with young people, there's some great advice from young people for young people right here, check it out!

https://yesslough.org.uk/podcast-episode-1/

Mental health and wellbeing in the coronavirus crisis (SloughCast 1) - Youth Engagement Slough Young people mental health coronavirus health champions slough nhs minds podcast

In these challenging times we will be closed for the immediate future, hope to see you all back on the water with us soon

sorry guys too much wind today we are hoping for less storms this month though!

More winds and high waters mean no sessions again today 😭

Due to storm Dennis we will not be on the water this weekend ☹️

Sunday Session cancelled due to winds of up to 60mph
☹️

88 rowers enjoyed the Jubilee River today 😀

All is peaceful and quiet at the Jubilee this morning......not for long!
Another 40 rowers are booked in today to take advantage of our calm waters while they can't use the Thames.
Sun's up soon here we go!

Great to see Maidenhead rowing club with us this morning on the Jubilee, water couldn't be more perfect today!
Looking good for our open to all Sunday Rowing session at 11

5...4.....3....2....RUN!

Water levels have dropped nicely, not on the water today though as we prepare for the Jubilee River Run!

The Jubilee River is currently 50cm higher than its usual height which brings it not only above our pontoon but past the first step on the stairs!!!!
Suffice it to say there will be no session this Sunday 19th ☹️

Hoping everyone has a great festive period, Sunday Rowing will resume Sunday 19th weather permitting!

Looks like more bad winds predicted for this Sunday (15th) so unfortunately no Sunday session ☹️

Unfortunately prediction of winds up to 30MPH this Sunday so sadly there is no session

Rowing only this Sunday, coming soon our Sunday Canoe Club!

Rowing only this morning, canoes have been ordered for our winter canoe club starting soon 😀

Rowing only this Sunday but our new canoes arrive soon for winter canoe club!

We are very proud that one of our volunteers Neil has made the shortlisting for Slough Young Volunteer of the Year, despite not actually knowing how to sit in a kayak!
The Awards ceremony is this evening GOOD LUCK NEIL