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.
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 💪.
Men in sheds were hard at work when we left. Have a great rest of the week! More updates to come 💙 ... See MoreSee Less
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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
Our community boat trips are live on our website. Sunday 19th May. Refreshments will be available. Book your ticket via our website www.swintonlock.org and go to "what's on".
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Massive thank you to volunteer Andy for coming to help Sam with the garden pond renovation. Without volunteers our projects would not be possible. We've got great plans for our car park space with a new nature pond, rockery, lavender garden and a special mental health safe space in progress.
With thanks to Georgie, Ernie & Phil too for their efforts today. As ever our staff and volunteers give 110% to Swinton Lock Activity Centre
For more volunteering opportunities call 01709 578778 and ask for Sam or Phil.
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Is any of you lovely lot are wanting to put your green fingers to use 🌱🪻🪴🫛 we are looking for volenteers to help us keep up with our lovely grounds , encouraging naturer and creating a sensory garden to help our clinets wellbeing 💜We are desperately in need of volunteers for our grounds keeping. We have a few projects coming up to improve our grounds! If you're interested please call 01709 578778 and ask for Sam. ... See MoreSee Less
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