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Edinburgh Reporter
21 hours ago
- General
- Edinburgh Reporter
Free lifeguard training offered to young people in Edinburgh
Programme Highlights The innovative 'Get into Lifeguarding' initiative provides a structured pathway to employment, featuring: A pre-selection day with a swim test which will take place on 13 August Free 1-week National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ) course One week of work experience at one of Edinburgh Leisure pool venues Mentorship from experienced staff Job interview preparation Up to six months of post-programme support Reimbursed travel expenses and lunches Programme Timeline Week 1: King's Trust Team Building & Employability Skills Workshops at King's Trust Venue Week 2: NPLQ course week at Edinburgh Leisure Venue. Week 3: King's Trust CV and Interview Preparation Workshops at King's Trust Venue Week 4: Work Placement Week at Edinburgh Leisure Venue. Week 5: Guaranteed Interviews & Celebration Event with Edinburgh Leisure & King's Trust Franek Karwacki, 18, from Trinity, is one of the previous cohort's success stories. He left Trinity High School in the summer of 2024 with outstanding A-grade Highers and had been working part-time in a fish and chip shop. Unlike many of his peers who pursued immediate university education, Franek chose an alternative path. Encouraged by his father, he applied to the 'Get Into Lifeguarding Course' offered by the King's Trust in partnership with Edinburgh Leisure, viewing it as an opportunity for professional development and personal growth. Unlike his university-bound friends who were burning through their savings, it was an opportunity for him to earn a steady income in his 'gap year'. The shift work didn't bother him either, with him enthusing: 'I quite enjoy the earlies, starting at 5:30 am and ending at 2 pm, as it gives me time to pursue my passion for basketball,' he says. The programme opened a door he hadn't even considered before. 'I hadn't necessarily thought about lifeguarding as a career path,' Franek admitted, 'but now I've gained skills that were completely paid for and got a job. The support from both Edinburgh Leisure and the King's Trust transformed what could have been an uncertain period into a real opportunity.' A year on, having worked as a lifeguard at Leith Victoria, the qualifications have springboarded him into his next chapter. He has recently left Edinburgh Leisure to finally join his peers by heading to university in Sweden to study Economics and Society. 'I'm going to be looking into lifeguarding opportunities while I'm in Sweden to support my studies, so the qualifications have definitely come in handy.' Karen West, Manager at Portobello Swim Centre, emphasised the programme's broader mission: 'This initiative is a win-win. We're providing young people with a unique opportunity to learn, grow, and potentially launch a career in the leisure industry. For many young people, like Franek, this could be life-changing for them.' How to Apply For Programme-related enquiries and to apply, email by 7 August: [email protected] Spaces are limited to 12 participants. Like this: Like Related
Scotsman
a day ago
- Lifestyle
- Scotsman
Diving into opportunity: Free lifeguard training opens doors for young Edinburgh talent
Edinburgh Leisure, in partnership with The King's Trust, is offering an exciting opportunity for young people aged 16-30 years to launch a career in lifeguarding through a comprehensive free training programme starting in August. Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... To be eligible to apply, candidates must NOT be currently in full-time work or education (including school) and they must be aged between 16 and 30 years old. Programme Highlights The innovative 'Get into Lifeguarding' initiative provides a structured pathway to employment, featuring: Get Into Lifeguarding - an exciting career opportunity awaits A pre-selection day with a swim test which will take place on 13 August Free one-week National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ) course One week of work experience at one of Edinburgh Leisure pool venues Mentorship from experienced staff Job interview preparation Up to six months of post-programme support Reimbursed travel expenses and lunches Programme Timeline Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Week 1: King's Trust Team Building & Employability Skills Workshops at King's Trust Venue Week 2: NPLQ course week at Edinburgh Leisure Venue. Week 3: King's Trust CV and Interview Preparation Workshops at King's Trust Venue Week 4: Work Placement Week at Edinburgh Leisure Venue. Week 5: Guaranteed Interviews & Celebration Event with Edinburgh Leisure & King's Trust Franek Karwacki, 18, from Trinity, is one of a previous cohort's success stories. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad He left Trinity High School in summer 2024 with outstanding A-grade Highers and had been working part-time in a fish and chip shop. Unlike many of his peers who pursued immediate university education, Franek chose an alternative path. Encouraged by his father, he applied to the 'Get Into Lifeguarding Course' offered by the King's Trust in partnership with Edinburgh Leisure, viewing it as an opportunity for professional development and personal growth. Unlike his university-bound friends who were burning through their savings, it was an opportunity for him to earn a steady income in his 'gap year'. The shift work didn't bother him either with him enthusing: 'I quite enjoy the earlies, starting at 5:30am and ending at 2pm, as it gives me time to pursue my passion for basketball,' he says. The programme opened a door he hadn't even considered before. "I hadn't necessarily thought about lifeguarding as a career path," Franek admitted, "but now I've gained skills that were completely paid for and got a job. The support from both Edinburgh Leisure and the King's Trust transformed what could have been an uncertain period into a real opportunity.' Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad A year on, having worked as a lifeguard at Leith Victoria, the qualifications have springboarded him into his next chapter. He has recently left Edinburgh Leisure to finally join his peers by heading to university in Sweden to study Economics and Society. 'I'm going to be looking into lifeguarding opportunities while I'm in Sweden to support my studies, so the qualifications have definitely come in handy.' Karen West, Manger at Portobello Swim Centre emphasised the programme's broader mission: "This initiative is a win-win. We're providing young people with a unique opportunity to learn, grow, and potentially launch a career in the leisure industry. For many young people, like Franek, this could be life-changing for them.' How to Apply For Programme related enquiries and to apply, email by August 7: Spaces are limited to 12 participants. Don't miss this life-changing opportunity!
Scottish Sun
22-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Prince Harry and Meghan's £100million deal with Netflix SCRAPPED in ‘huge loss of revenue' for couple
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) PRINCE Harry and wife Meghan's £100million deal with Netflix has been scrapped. The streamer will not renew their contract when it expires in September. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 5 Prince Harry and wife Meghan's £100million deal with Netflix has been scrapped Credit: Netflix 5 Meghan's lifestyle show failed to break into Netflix's top 300 programmes Credit: TNI Press 5 Fans were left disappointed by the show, slamming Meghan as being out of touch Credit: Netflix The Sussexes and Netflix have mutually decided not to make an official announcement. But streaming execs have quietly agreed to part ways. It comes after Harry's vanity project, Polo, about the sport, was watched by just 500,000 people. It was also understood that bosses were mildly infuriated by Meghan making her As Ever brand a priority. A source said: 'The deal is done; no more shows will be made. 'Netflix feel they've got all they can from the couple. 'Netflix were clever in that they got a hell of a lot of viewers for the first documentary series, and knew, realistically, it would prove the zenith of content from the Montecito pair. 'They're not unhappy with how things turned out — they got those initial hits, and produced one of the most talked-about shows of all time. 'The content got weaker from there on but, frankly, for £20million a year, anything was better than nothing. 'There's no animosity from either side. Meghan & Harry's war with the royals will NEVER end - they'll drag it on as long as they have breath in his body 'Things have just run their course. 'Netflix execs are well aware Meghan's priority now is her own brand, and they won't play second fiddle to that. 'Publicly, there will not be a statement and of course, if things change dramatically, they'd be open to a one-off project down the line. 'But for Harry, especially, this will be a blow. 'It's a huge loss of revenue.' Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos is believed to remain on good terms with Meghan. The source said streamer Paramount+ was thought to be keen to work with the couple, who would be open to it if the right project came along. Last month it was announced Netflix had signed a deal with King Charles and Idris Elba for a documentary exploring the impact of the King's Trust. And it was understood any deal with the Sussexes could be seen as a hindrance to that link-up. Netflix declined to comment. 5 Bosses were mildly infuriated by Meghan making her brand a priority
Rhyl Journal
15-07-2025
- Rhyl Journal
King ‘riveted' by story of Royal Marine boxer who was stabbed
Kyle Shaw-Tullin, a Royal Marine Commando and Team GB boxer who was stabbed in Oldham, Greater Manchester, as a teenager, told guests at a discussion that getting back in the boxing ring after the attack helped keep him out of trouble. 'I was a victim of knife crime myself at the age of 17,' the 23-year-old said. 'After getting stabbed, I really turned my life around, mainly because of my boxing coach. He was a great mentor for me. 'But boxing was so important because it meant six nights a week I weren't on the streets, I knew where I'd be. 'I'd always be in the gym, especially Friday night. He always called it naughty night. So I would be in the boxing gym. 'I'm not able to mess about – I'd be too tired to do anything else.' Charles said he was 'riveted' by Mr Shaw-Tullin's story, adding that it was 'quite a good point' about 'being too exhausted to get into trouble'. The King also invited Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, who had come straight from chairing a Cabinet meeting on Tuesday, with Home Secretary Yvette Cooper and Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy in attendance too. Charles spoke to Michael Gilroy, a fight promoter from Newcastle, who went on the King's Trust's enterprise programme. Mr Gilroy struggled with his mental health and took up Muay Thai to help him with discipline, which led him to start his business Evol Promotions. He told the PA news agency: '(The King is) a really funny character, he's got a great sense of humour. 'As soon as he found out I was part of the King's Trust and I'm an ambassador, he said he's proud of me.' The 27-year-old launched his business in June 2021 but said the first year was difficult. 'I learned more in the three-day enterprise course with the King's Trust than I did in a year in business,' Mr Gilroy said. He said he hopes to inspire people in his role as a young ambassador after 'graduating' from the programme. There were also discussions about other issues young people face in 2025. Families of victims of knife crime were there, including Martin and Tara Cosser, the parents of Charlie Cosser, a 17-year-old who was stabbed at an end-of-term party nearly two years ago in Warnham, West Sussex. 'You are inspirational,' the Prime Minister told the campaigners. 'I find it really humbling that people that you have been through some of the most horrendous ordeals are able then somehow to turn that around and channel it into work to help other people that they will probably never meet and never know. 'I often ask myself, because we've got a 17-year-old boy and a 14-year-old girl, I often ask myself, how would I react? And I'm not sure I would have the courage and resilience that you have to do what you do for other people.' Sir Keir also lauded Elba's 'brilliant' campaign against knife crime, called Don't Stop Your Future. Meanwhile, the Luther star said there had been some 'milestones' in knife crime campaigning, but added 'we can't take our foot off the pedal'. The 52-year-old said: 'We've seen some things happen, and that's great. 'There's also been a small rise in knife crime at the same time, OK? 'And compared to the year before that rising knife crime might be less than the year before, but it was still a rise. 'So we can't take our foot off the pedal. 'We have to stay focused.'
North Wales Chronicle
15-07-2025
- North Wales Chronicle
King ‘riveted' by story of Royal Marine boxer who was stabbed
Kyle Shaw-Tullin, a Royal Marine Commando and Team GB boxer who was stabbed in Oldham, Greater Manchester, as a teenager, told guests at a discussion that getting back in the boxing ring after the attack helped keep him out of trouble. 'I was a victim of knife crime myself at the age of 17,' the 23-year-old said. 'After getting stabbed, I really turned my life around, mainly because of my boxing coach. He was a great mentor for me. 'But boxing was so important because it meant six nights a week I weren't on the streets, I knew where I'd be. 'I'd always be in the gym, especially Friday night. He always called it naughty night. So I would be in the boxing gym. 'I'm not able to mess about – I'd be too tired to do anything else.' Charles said he was 'riveted' by Mr Shaw-Tullin's story, adding that it was 'quite a good point' about 'being too exhausted to get into trouble'. The King also invited Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, who had come straight from chairing a Cabinet meeting on Tuesday, with Home Secretary Yvette Cooper and Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy in attendance too. Charles spoke to Michael Gilroy, a fight promoter from Newcastle, who went on the King's Trust's enterprise programme. Mr Gilroy struggled with his mental health and took up Muay Thai to help him with discipline, which led him to start his business Evol Promotions. He told the PA news agency: '(The King is) a really funny character, he's got a great sense of humour. 'As soon as he found out I was part of the King's Trust and I'm an ambassador, he said he's proud of me.' The 27-year-old launched his business in June 2021 but said the first year was difficult. 'I learned more in the three-day enterprise course with the King's Trust than I did in a year in business,' Mr Gilroy said. He said he hopes to inspire people in his role as a young ambassador after 'graduating' from the programme. There were also discussions about other issues young people face in 2025. Families of victims of knife crime were there, including Martin and Tara Cosser, the parents of Charlie Cosser, a 17-year-old who was stabbed at an end-of-term party nearly two years ago in Warnham, West Sussex. 'You are inspirational,' the Prime Minister told the campaigners. 'I find it really humbling that people that you have been through some of the most horrendous ordeals are able then somehow to turn that around and channel it into work to help other people that they will probably never meet and never know. 'I often ask myself, because we've got a 17-year-old boy and a 14-year-old girl, I often ask myself, how would I react? And I'm not sure I would have the courage and resilience that you have to do what you do for other people.' Sir Keir also lauded Elba's 'brilliant' campaign against knife crime, called Don't Stop Your Future. Meanwhile, the Luther star said there had been some 'milestones' in knife crime campaigning, but added 'we can't take our foot off the pedal'. The 52-year-old said: 'We've seen some things happen, and that's great. 'There's also been a small rise in knife crime at the same time, OK? 'And compared to the year before that rising knife crime might be less than the year before, but it was still a rise. 'So we can't take our foot off the pedal. 'We have to stay focused.'
