Swinton Lock Activity Centre is a trusted safe space, committed to delivering emotional, social and wellbeing services, which are community led.
We are based adjacent to the South Yorkshire Navigational Canal and own two narrow boats, one of which is fully accessible. Both boats are used to offer boat-handling courses, volunteering opportunities and pleasure trips to both children and adults.
What we Do
Swinton Lock Activity Centre provides an extensive range of activities and support for both young and old.
Room Hire
Our location, facilities and ample parking also make Swinton Lock an ideal location for meetings, conferences and parties.
Boat Trips & Training
Join our experienced crew for a relaxing cruise along the canal. Learn how to skipper the boat and manage locks.
Open Days
We also hold regular open days where you can come to meet the staff and sample many of the activities we have to offer.
We've got an exciting week coming up. We're supporting students from Dearne valley college with their volunteer hours. Our shed is to be built, community garden project started, lots of boat trips planned. We'll be supporting our young people as ever (Mon-Thurs) teaching them new skills and life skills for re-engagement. Our youth club will feed up to 60 young people and provide them a safe space to meet other young people. We have a boat trip for a supported living home and lots of volunteers coming to support us. Men in sheds will be hard at work on Friday and Sunday. If you have any questions about any of our services please call 01709 578778 or visit our website www.swintonlock.org
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I'm so happy for you your co tribute on to the area us invaluable oat in the back to all involved im sure the people will have a great time in that space xx
Hi what age is the youth club for please x
Only 36 tickets left for our community boat trips! We suggest booking ASAP to avoid disappointment. Our boat has hot drink facilities, wheelchair access and a toilet available on board. The boat is suitable for young children (ticket must be purchased per person). Book via the website www.swintonlock.org and go to "what's on".
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Would love to have come my birthday too but am with family away Please do it again? In future? Please?
Margaret Quinn
Happy Friday! It may be an icy morning but there's lots planned for today. If you would like to volunteer today we have a group of volunteers working to finish the pond and rockery from 1:30pm. Come down to Swinton Lock Activity Centre and ask for Sam.
As ever we need some donations for our community garden including - garden furniture, plants, planters and decorations. ... See MoreSee Less
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Stacey Bann
Busy garden renovation day today. The pond and rockery are almost complete! Although we may have underestimated the amount of soil needed... 😢
Many thanks to: "other" Sam, Carmen, Hannah, Cohen & Kaiden so far this week for their hard work. Cohen apparently became the hulk and lifted some massive boulders alone 💪.
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Only 41 tickets are left for our community boat trips. We suggest you book as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. Refreshments will be available before and after your trip.
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Hi is this suitable for toddlers please? Thank you!
Get involved in a great project for the community. Swinton Lock Activity Centre provides support to Swinton and surrounding areas. Our services support and help over 150 people on a weekly basis. Do it for #swinton #mentalhealthsupport #communitylove. We are also accepting volunteer work experience for grounds maintenance, horticulture and gardening for people studying these subjects in college. A complimentary meal and refreshments are provided to anyone who volunteers.
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We've had a hectic week at Swinton lock. The base of the pond has been built. The rockery foundation is almost complete. Our herb garden is almost complete. We had a boat trip to support be-friend, men in sheds were hard at work and we had an aspire group who created lots of tasty cooking. Our ladies group created some art from glass and our youth club fed 50 young people.
As always massive thank you to the staff who work hard every day to support our community and cause: Jayne, Paul, Phil, Georgie, Rebecca, Malachite and Sam.
Volunteers today:
With thanks to grounds volunteers: "other" Sam, Ernie, Cohen (who was roped into gardening) and Hannah.
With thanks to our boat volunteers: Michael, Roger & Amanda
Without our volunteers Swinton lock would not be able to function.
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Amazing 👏 well done everyone ❤️
Your welcome guys
Are you struggling with mental health, unsure of what benefits you are entitled to, need help with professionals? Swinton Lock Activity Centre have an adult and family support service. Contact Sam on 01709 578778 for more information ... See MoreSee Less
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Happy Friday!
Swinton Lock Activity Centre would like your help. We're looking for some donations to help with upcoming projects. As you'll have seen we are creating a new garden area and pond. Our next phase is creating a community garden area to combat loneliness, isolation, promote exercise and a healthy lifestyle.
We're in need of some plants, flowers, shrubs and herbs for our community garden project. We'd also appreciate some planters, garden furniture and garden decorations.
As ever we'd also like some support from the local area.
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Would you like some vintage crockery birdfeeders?
Ive a few planters il get a few plants aswell
If someone can come and have a look in my garden… there is a bed of shrubs which I have grown for someone, they never took them… if they are any use, they are yours.
Shared to Rotherhams random act of kindness and @swinton swap shop