Blog - Archive for June 2010

We were STILL FINALISTS!

Finalist Ali meets Mister Maker at the Whats on 4 Little Ones Awards

Although we were disappointed not to win at the What’s on 4 Little Ones Awards, we are still thrilled to have reached the finals and would like to thank ALL our customers for supporting us through the nominations and voting process.

Posted: Tuesday, 29th June 2010 by Tracy
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Underwater Photographer Earns his Puddle Ducks' Wings!

Colin

Puddle Ducks underwater photographer from Colex Photography, Colin Farrow, spent an intensive week at the beginning of June, training to become a Puddle Ducks teacher.

It was another fabulous course, run by our technical director, Ali Beckman. Colin trained alongside two further Mid Cheshire teachers, our newest franchisee (Jo Gribben for East Lancs) and Chester's Ryan Forster.

We caught up with Colin after the training to ask him all about it:

How did you first get involved in baby swimming?

I have been involved with Puddle Ducks for a number of years as I have taken both over water and under water photographs of the babies and children.

Posted: Tuesday, 8th June 2010 by Tracy
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Ali Beckman Meets Sporting Legend Duncan Goodhew

Ali with Duncan Goodhew and Carol (Head Coach for Swinton ASC and Ali's Mum)

It was an exciting evening when our Technical Director went to a Masters swimming event – with Olympic Gold Medallist and MBE Duncan Goodhew.

Earlier this month, Ali, a keen and competitive swimmer herself, was delighted to be invited to a Masters class with Duncan Goodhew. Afterwards, she chatted to Duncan and told him all about Puddle Ducks. Ali said later “Wow, he is such a fabulous guy. So passionate about swimming and an inspiration to all swimmers, young and old! I’m so excited.

Posted: Tuesday, 1st June 2010 by Tracy
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