4-14 December 2020
Don’t Drink and Drown is a national campaign that warns drinkers to steer clear of walking by or entering water when under the influence of alcohol. Read more
Get involved with our Don’t Drink and Drown campaign! Read more
Christmas is meant to be a special time to share with loved ones, but for the family of Ross Irwin, it will be a tragic reminder of their loss. Read more
Megan Roberts lost her life after she fell in the River Ouse in York when walking home after a night out in January 2014. Read more
To raise public awareness of the dangers of being under the influence of alcohol when near water and to train staff to recognise the signs, encourage safer behaviour around the quay side and learn what to do in an emergency if someone enters the water. Read more
A number of organisations supported RLSS UK’s Don’t Drink and Drown campaign in a bid to bring all partners together to deliver a joint message and keep festive drinkers safe during December 2016. Read more
University of York, York St John’s University, York Rescue Boat, North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service all got involved in the Don't Drink and Drown campaign. Read more