Egham Constellations is a not-for-profit disabled swimming club based in Runnymede.
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Volunteering
We are keen to welcome new volunteers to our friendly team.
Training will be given to the level of assistance you wish to offer. There are many roles to choose from.
Our Volunteers are:
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HIGHLY COMMENDED in the Runnymede Civic Awards 2023 for Volunteer Group of the Year.
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WINNERS of the RALG Shield 2020 for achievement by a group in serving the needs of disabled people.
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JOINT WINNERS of Spelthorne & Runnymede Best Volunteer Team Award 2019.
One of our members won the RALG Rose Bowl 2020 for an individual achievement by a disabled person.
One of our volunteers was the runner up of the RALG Frank Wheeler Memorial Rose Bowl 2020 for services to the disabled by an individual.
Our Volunteer Coordinator won a RALG Special Award 2020.
A Typical Session
We swim every Tuesday at EGHAM ORBIT, Egham.
We meet in the foyer at about 11 am and make our way through to change for our session starting at 11.30 am. We can organise transport by bus for those who find it difficult to get there (availability permitting).
There is help for those who need assistance with changing subject to their need and our availability of equipment and volunteers.
Volunteers are on hand to assist members throughout the session e.g accessing the water, exercising, socialising etc.
Members are free to swim in the main and training pool. Group exercise is at 12.15 pm for those who wish and we always finish with fun actions to music. The pool session finishes at 1 pm but members meet in the foyer/cafe area once changed for 'tea and a chat'.
Finally, we depart on our way by 2 pm exhausted but happy.
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Join Us and do the Hokey Cokey!
Accessibility Facilities
Accessible parking
Wheelchair storage on poolside
2 pools with moveable floors
Hoists for entry/exit into all pools
Training pool 1.2m
Main pool 1.8m
Steps and handrail into Training Pool that is warmer