Booking is now open for the RNLI’s Swim Safe sessions in Tywyn, which will be taking place in the town for the first time this summer.

Swim Safe teaches children aged seven to 14 important lessons about water safety, and the public sessions will be held in Tywyn from Saturday, 10 August to Monday, 12 August.

Swim Safe is being hosted at 38 locations across England, Wales, Scotland, the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man this year, both in coastal and in-land locations, with this year being the first time the sessions have been held at Tywyn beach.

The sessions will be led by Swim Safe instructors, who will deliver water safety lessons to children so that if they find themselves or anyone near them in danger they will be aware and ready to react.

RNLI lifeguards, volunteers and qualified instructors will be present at all sessions, each of which will offer essential open water safety advice and up to 30 minutes of practical, in-water tuition led by qualified instructors.

Alice Beetlestone, Swim Safe co-ordinator, said: “Swimming in open water is very different to swimming in a pool, where conditions can be controlled, therefore it’s so important to teach children about water safety.

“Swim Safe instructors, assisted by RNLI lifeguards, teach children how to respect the water whilst enjoying it too.”

Participants need not bring anything other than a swimsuit and towel; wetsuits, swim hats and flotation equipment is provided for each child.

Sessions are completely free and available to book online by visiting swimsafe.org.uk/locations

The sessions will be taking place near the Victorian Shelter, Marine Parade, Tywyn, Gwynedd, LL36 0DE.