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COVID-19 – Pinkston closure

Due to the ongoing Coronavirus crisis, we have had to take the unfortunate decision to furlough all staff.  This is at least for the duration of any lockdown and will be reviewed by the board on an ongoing basis. Because of this it won’t be possible to respond to any telephone or email messages during…

COVID-19 Update – 21/03/2020

On the back of the announcement by the government yesterday (20/3/2020) we have made the decision to close the doors for activities on the water at Pinkston until further notice. Over the coming week we will be contacting anyone with bookings likely to be affected. Future bookings will remain as they were – we will…

Still holding on – COVID-19 Update 19/03/2020

We are all feeling the effects of the social distancing measures of Covid-19. We are worried for our families, our friends and colleagues, and our lifestyle as we know it. But staying active is important, and fresh air and exercise is good for us all. We are remaining open for swim sessions – and for…

COVID-19 Update – 17/3/2020

Obviously, we will be reviewing this as things change, but for now, we aim to remain open for anyone who wishes to use the site. Canceled:  Swimming sessions this weekend Park and Play until further notice Friday “Jump in” Youth group until further notice   By Pinkston

Coronavirus Statement – 13/3/2020

At Pinkston, we have been monitoring advice relating to the ongoing situation with coronavirus. At this time we are remaining open for business. We will continue to monitor advice around the situation as it develops. The health and safety of all of our staff and customers is always at the forefront of our mind and…

An Interview with Mhairi (“VARI”)

HEEEEEEERRRREEE SHE IS! IT’S THE INTERVIEW YOU’VE BEEN WAITING FOR – IT’S OOR MHAIRI! Q. What is your life motto? A. “Shake it off” Q. What is your earliest memory? A. “I swear I can remember being in the hospital after I was born but I think I’m actually remembering a photo haha! 2nd earliest memory –…

An Interview with Errin

ERRRRRRRRRRRRRIN’S NEXT UP! SHE’S RELATIVITY NEW TO THE ROLE OF LEAD INSTRUCTOR HERE AT PINKSTON WATERSPORTS, SO THIS WEE INTERVIEW IS A GREAT CHANCE TO GET TO KNOW HER BETTER… Q. What is your motto? A. “Be kind to gingers!” Q. What is your earliest memory? A. “Wearing a little blue (it was actually green) boiler suit…

Vacancy Operations and Marketing Assistant

Pinkston is recruiting for an Operations and Marketing Assistant (Maternity Cover) The main focus of this role is to promote a positive customer journey for those visiting and using the facility at Pinkston Watersports, as well as attracting new customers and marketing new and existing products and services. You will be fun and friendly with…

An Interview with Colin

COLIN IS NEXT UP TO BE INTERVIEWED. HE’S CURRENTLY ON A 16HR INSTRUCTOR CONTRACT AT PINKSTON WATERSPORTS AND IS ALREADY SMASHING 2020! Q. What is your life motto? A. “DON’T PANIC!” Q. What is your earliest memory? A. “My great grandmother ‘Old Maw’ ” Q. What are the top 3 things you want to do in 2020? A. “Get my…

An Interview with Fraser

I’M SURE BY NOW ALL OF OUR REGULAR SITE USERS KNOW FRASER….BUT HOW MUCH DO YOU REALLY KNOW HIM? FOR THOSE OF YOU WHO DON’T KNOW HIM, OR WANT TO KNOW HIM BETTER, BELOW IS A FUN INTERVIEW WITH THE MAN HIMSELF! WE WILL BE INTERVIEWING ALL THE STAFF OVER THE NEXT FEW WEEKS SO…

Most Unique Date Ideas in Glasgow for Valentine’s Day

GLASGOW IS ONE OF THE MOST EXCITING AND ENGAGING CITIES IN THE WORLD – THE PERFECT PLACE TO SWEEP SOMEONE YOU LOVE (OR LIKE LIKE) OFF THEIR FEET. IF YOU’RE LOOKING FOR SOMETHING UNFORGETTABLE TO IMPRESS YOUR DATE FOR VALENTINES DAY THIS YEAR, THEN LOOK NO FURTHER. WE HAVE ROUNDED UP SOME OF THE MOST…

Pinkston’s Impact reflected at Scottish Canoe Association Annual Awards

Fraser Porter, Centre Assistant at Pinkston Watersports with a particular focus on working with Community Groups was recently awarded the Scottish Canoe Association Professional Coach of the Year Award. “Fraser has been instrumental in the delivery of the Pinkston Community Project; a grassroots project to develop progression options for young people in hard to reach…