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 kicked off the Santa Cruises’ today! Most of our tickets are now sold out. Please check our website for availability, to avoid disappointment.
Next weekend!!
⭐️ December 13th ⭐️ 12:30- 15:30.
We have our Christmas Event, where we will be hosting a Christmas themed community kitchen, tombola, crafts and lots of festive fun.
Community kitchen will be serving up roast turkey, or beef sandwiches, with the trimmings. Kids eat for free- under 12 years of age. Adults are priced at £2.50 each.
We are still collecting tombola donations- comment below or contact the centre if you have something to donate. A big THANK YOU to all those who have donated and continue to support our centre.
Take a peek at our window art- getti@top fansfor the advent trail. Day 20!!
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My nieces loved it, thank you! 🎅🏼🎄
Is there a chance anybody is yet to buy their tickets? I got a few I'm trying to get rid of for less due to change of plan. Like and DM.
Looks amazing xxx
If by chance anyone is still looking for tickets. I have our tickets that I'm trying to get rid mine of due to changes in plans. Like and PM🥰
WTF, 🥲 I bought my tickets on time. But unfortunately "Hubby" said that we can't make it up anymore due to changed of plan, interested & lucky one should inbox me to grab them at a reduced price!!
Please send me a message. I have tickets to sell. My daughter got sick 🤒, it breaks my heart to see them wasted.
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Any unused or unwanted gifts and toys for our Tombola.
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Our boat is having the Christmas treatment ready for our Christmas cruises. There’s still a few tickets left, head over to our website to see availability.
www.swintonlock.org
Our Christmas Community Kitchen event is set for December 13th. We will be serving up roast turkey or beef sandwiches with all the trimmings. £2.50 each, with children under 12 years of age getting their food for FREE!!
Time: 12:30 start
We will also have Tombola and crafts for you to enjoy.
A special green Guest is also going to be making an appearance. Comment below if you know WHO we have visiting us.
On 20th December we are taking part in the advent trail. Come and check out our window art and displays.
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Swinton Lock Activity Centre We are coming Sunday for the santa boat trip. Is there room onboard for a pram or are we better off bringing our baby in her car seat?
Sue Kent Lynsey Butcher
⭐️ Merry Grinchmas ⭐️
This Christmas event is a double whammy! Not only is it our Community Kitchen event, where we will be serving up Christmas deliciousness, but we will also have Christmas crafts and a tombola, while our Christmas cruises will be running as normal. Most exciting of all is our SPECIAL GUEST! Take a peek at the poster to see ‘WHO’ it might be?!
Community kitchen event- Kids under the age of 12 eat for FREE. Adults priced at £2.50.
Join us for an afternoon full of Christmas cheer and really get into the festive spririt. No need to book, just turn up with your appetite!
As Dr. Seuss said it, “Maybe Christmas doesn’t come from a store, Maybe Christmas means a little bit more.”
Please share and interact with this post so we can reach those who need our support the most.
Comment below if you have an idea ‘WHO’ our special guest might be?
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Look who’s featuring in the local advent trail 👀 come and visit us on the 20th!!
Well done to all the lovely people who have volunteered to take part and to Gina Monk for organising it. It’s a brilliant community collaboration; just what we need to get into the festive spirit!
In other news, we have a few tickets left for our Santa cruises. Check out our website for details- www.swintonlock.org click on ‘what’s on’ in the menu to find available tickets and information.
Our next Community kitchen event is DECEMBER 13th. Keep your eyes peeled for details on what’s cooking.
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Gina Monk - Labour & Co-operative Councillor for Swinton RockinghamHello December ✨
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We are looking for items to use as tombola prizes.
Please drop us a comment or contact us at the office if you have anything you would be happy to donate to us.
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Ive got some bits. Ill bring them on Tuesday xx
⭐️ A Message from our C.E.O ⭐️
As the CEO of this absolutely amazing charity, I often find myself buried in grant applications and funding bids so we can keep delivering the vital work we do in our community. But last night at 4:30pm, I put everything down and joined some truly incredible people.
Not only did I enjoy an amazing meal, with the best homemade Yorkshire puddings and roast potatoes I’ve ever tasted, I also sat with families and listened to their stories.
Stories of struggle, of gratitude, and of how our support helps make “things” just a little easier.
There was the family who told me this meal is the highlight of their month.
The parents who admitted they’re finding it tough but proudly shared that they’d brought some yogurts for the children.
The little boy who, on his third helping, told me: “This is the best meal I’ve ever had.”
Moments like these remind me exactly why we do what we do.
And behind all of this is our incredible team planning, shopping, cooking, serving, and supporting every single person who walks through our doors.
Their compassion and dedication make nights like this possible, and I couldn’t be prouder.
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Well done
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#ANDYSMANCLUB keep up the fantastic work you all do at the Swinton lock you are all amazing. I have been down to visit the guys at the men in sheds Richard who's runs the joinery is a absolutely great guy and makes you feel very welcome and all the outher staff do aswell. Don't forget #ITSOKAYTOTALK 👌👌👍
Keep up the good work 👏
Fabulous Jayne xx
Well done everyone!! Making a difference to families. Thank you Jayne and team for your commitment and dedication xxx
Aww beautiful words Jayne Seniorxx
Keep up the good work Jayne . And well done to you and your team !
Amazing work x
Amazing work by everyone. Well done xxx
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Food prep is well under way and we are excited to welcome you all to our community kitchen event! Take a look at those yorkies 😍 no need to book- come and grab your roast beef sandwich and the trimmings, £2 for an adult and kids under 12 eat for FREE! 4:30-6pm #communitysupport #communitykitchen #chefskiss ... See MoreSee Less
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Yummy yummy
Help us settle a debate…
Is this a roast beef
A) sandwich
B ) bap
C) roll
D) bap
Comment below your answer!
P.s: COMMUNITY KITCHEN EVENT TONIGHT!! Who is coming? 🙌🏻
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Sarnie ☺️
It's terrible AI
I feel like you need to share these posts more times so more people see them I always seem to see them after they’ve happened gutted the food looked lush! 🥹
Bap
It's a sandwich x
Sandwich x
There 7 of us coming tonight xx
Sarnie
Sandwich x
3 people will be dropping in for sandwiches 🤣
Don't care what its called but it'd be great for lunch on Santa trip days.
Sandwich
A beef sandwich. Or a beef butty.
Sandwich xx
Looks very nice x
I call it a sandwich xx
ROLL
Sandwich or sarnie
Sandwich!!
It’s a beef sarnie x
Meeeeeeee and the kids are coming he he he xxx💚 I would call it a roast beef roll 😋 But I think its all the same ha ha ha xx
Sandwich!!
Beef sarnie
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