Swimming Classes at Puddle Ducks Chester, Wirral and Liverpool

TEACHER OF THE TERM Autumn 2011

We are very proud of our teachers Helen and Caroline, who were both nominated in the teacher of the term competition. Whist they didn't win the overall prize, it is still fantastic that they have been recognised for their efforts by the people who matter the most - our customers.

Thank you to Rosie's, Darcey's and Olivia's mums for taking the time to do this, here are your nominations:

Nominated by Jill & Rosie Galvin
Helen is a 'role model' teacher, she is down to earth, delightful with the children and parents alike. She is strong, caring, funny, kind, very experienced, determined to get them swimming, and totally trustworthy with my daughters safety in the water.  It has been a delight having Helen in our Sundays and we will miss her when we leave at the end of this year. Thank you Helen for making a massive difference to Rosie and giving her a skill for the rest of her life!

 Nominated by Helen Bisson
I am nominating Helen Heyes because she is always happy and smiling when we arrive for our lesson. She makes the lesson really enjoyable & puts you at ease if you are unsure or if your little one is playing up. She never makes you feel inadquate and gives you the confidence you need inorder to get the best out of yourself and your little one. She has a warm and friendly personality, and all the little ones love her. My little girl gets really excited when she sees her at the start of our lesson.

Nominated by Nicola Uttley (mum to Olivia)
I would like to nominate Caroline for the teacher of the term award as she is so kind to Olivia.  Olivia absolutely loves swimming and has no problem with going to caroline during lessons.  She is a very good teacher and makes me feel relaxed with things as well as Olivia especially when she sees I am a little nervous for example with Olivia diving by herself as she is now over 12 months.  I had to go back to work unexpectedly, but I have arranged it so that I can still have Tuesdays off so we can continue with our lessons with Caroline.  She is clear with her instructions and makes every lesson enjoyable. Tuesdays are not the same when we are not at Puddle Ducks.

Christmas has come early - your chance to win a free term of classes!

Recommend us to your friends for a chance to win an entire term of free classes, a chance not to be missed!!

If you enjoy your Puddle Ducks classes why not help us spread the word by telling your friends and baby groups about us. As a thank you from us whoever brings us the most bookings between the 17th November and 15th December 2011 will win a full term of classes completely free! All other entrants will receive a £10 credit for every booking that is made on your recommendation. We are happy to help if you'd like any leaflets to take along to any of your favourite groups and any bookings from these groups can be logged as a recommendation from you. Be sure to tell your friends to mention your name when booking.

Bookings can be made online - just click on the "Pools" tab on the Chester, Wirral and Liverpool minisite where there is a section to complete about who recommended the classes, or by calling us on 01829 739073.

If you have any questions or require some leaflets please contact us at chester@puddleducks.com.

Terms and conditions

 Bookings can only be counted if your friends tell us that you recommended them at the time of booking - please make sure you tell them this! New bookings must be booked and paid for in full in order to be included as a credit for you. Bookings must be made and paid for between the 17th November and 15th December 2011. In the event of a tie break the winners name will be drawn out of a hat. All other entrants will receive a £10 credit for every booking made on their recommendation (no cash value). Free term and credits are valid within the Puddle Ducks Chester, Wirral and Liverpool franchise only. New bookings can be made at any pools within the Puddle Ducks Chester, Wirral and Liverpool Franchise. The winner will be announced on our Local Facebook page on the 16th December 2011. Make sure you "Like" us to keep up to date with how everyone is doing.

Good luck everybody!!

Aquanatal Classes

We are very excited to be teaching our Aquanatal classes.The classes combine a cardiovascular work out with relaxation, giving you the perfect preparation for labour.

The classes take place in the evening, between 7.45pm and 8.30pm.

Tuesdays at the Ramada Hotel, Chester

It's a 6 week rolling course, costing £45

We're afraid our Wirral classes are currently on hold as our teacher is expecting her own baby.

Underwater Photoshoot

The lovely Nellie taken at our last photoshoot

We are delighted to be running an Underwater Photoshoot on Sunday 20th November 2011, at the Woodhey House Hotel, Little Sutton between 9.30am and midday. For further information, please contact our office on 01829 739073 or chester@puddleducks.com

Tommy's Splashathon 2011

We would like to say a HUGE thank you to everyone who took part in our Splashathon last week. It was great fun to see so many of you in the pool in your PJ’s.

We were raising money for Tommy’s charity, and I am delighted to tell you that we raised a massive £233.46 in donations at the pools, and this doesn’t include any sponsorship money that you may have raised individually! If your little one has raised sponsorship money, please send it directly to Tommy’s. Instructions on how to do this will be found on your sponsorship form or online.

Thank you so much for your generosity and I’m sure that this money will make a big difference to families who rely on the support from Tommy’s.

Details of our total money raised will be posted in September.