A splash of community spirit has helped raise funds for vital water safety education.
Cosmeston Lake Aqua Park in Penarth raised more than £840 in partnership with the Royal Life Saving Society UK (RLSS UK) through special charity 'double-dip' sessions at its park, raising a total of £841.50.
Half of the proceeds have been ring-fenced for water safety education, supporting RLSS UK’s outreach work in schools and community clubs.
Connor James, director at Cosmeston Lakes Aqua Park, said: "It was amazing to see the community come together to support a great cause.
"Our volunteers did an incredible job in the sunny weather, engaging with visitors and helping spread awareness about how to enjoy the water safely.
"A huge thank you to everyone who came down and hopefully picked up some useful tips."
RLSS UK volunteers were on site during the event, offering free advice on water safety and CPR.
Matt Croxall, interim charity director at RLSS UK, said: "Aqua parks are a fantastic way for people to come together and enjoy open water activities, and we want to make sure everyone has fun and enjoys the benefits that being near water brings, while remaining safe."
He warned of the dangers of unsupervised open water swimming, particularly in the summer.
Mr Croxall said: "The risks associated with swimming in unsupervised open water locations, including quarries and canals, include unknown depths, potential objects beneath the surface, strong currents, and water temperature can quickly drop, increasing the risk of cold-water shock.
"We’d always advise people to wear the appropriate safety equipment, including buoyancy aids and wetsuits, and attend venues with organised activities and trained lifeguards, to help keep themselves safe in open water."
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