We are a friendly bunch at Puddle Ducks Oxfordshire and we wanted you to know a little bit more about us and why we do what we do.
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Beccy
Franchisee
I became passionate about baby swimming after taking my eldest daughter, Isabella, to classes when she was four months old. I have always been a keen swimmer and Isabella’s lessons quickly became the highlight of my week. She is still a keen swimmer and loves spending time at the pool. My youngest, Amelia, started swimming at seven weeks old and is equally at ease in the water.
I enjoyed baby swimming classes so much that I decided not to go back to my original HR career and starting teaching baby, toddler and pre-school swimming lessons instead and I can honestly say that I have never looked back!
Beccy teaches at Hoburne Cotswolds, South Cerney.
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Flis
Senior Teacher
My job is so rewarding. I love kids enjoying and being safe in the water, and having lots of fun.
Flis teaches at Oxford Witney Hotel.
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Kat
Senior Teacher
I came to join the team after having my eldest two children and wanting to share my passion for swimming with others. I teach our baby and preschool and swim academy classes. I will bring fun and enthusiasm to your class.
Kat teaches at East Hanney, nr Wantage, Lincoln Farm Park, in Standlake and Radley College Sports Centre.
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Tash
Teacher
A Little Bit About Me
After having Max I quickly realised I didn’t want to go back to my full time office job. I was looking for swimming lessons for Max and thought that teaching children to swim is something I would love to do. I contacted the Puddle Ducks Oxfordshire office and the rest is history…
A Few of my Favourite Things
- Playing with my little boy, Max
- Swimming
- Reading
- Food
My Most Memorable Moments
- Having Max
- Getting married
- Buying my first house
Tash teaches at Shilton Pool, Lincoln Farm Park, Standlake and Manor Farm, Lechlade.
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Lynn
Teacher
A Little Bit About Me
I have 3 children of my own who have always enjoyed their swimming lessons.
Once my twins started school I very quickly realised I needed something to keep me busy...I’m not used to being home alone in a quiet house! I knew a few of the Puddle Ducks ladies and made some enquiries and started as a poolside assistant. I really enjoyed watching the lessons and chatting to the mums and little ones and decided to take the plunge and commence my teacher training. I’m so glad I did as I love my job and couldn’t imagine doing anything else!
A Few of my Favourite Things
- Spending time with my family
- Tapas......yum!
- Running....it keeps me sane.....almost!
My Most Memorable Moments
- Finding out I was pregnant.....with twins!
- Going to Buckingham Palace with my husband for an awards ceremony
- Bringing each of my children home from the hospital after they born
Lynn teaches at Hoburne Cotswolds, Cirencester, Lincoln Farm Park, Standlake & Shilton Pool, nr Carterton.
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Sarah
Teacher
A Little Bit About Me
I started my Puddle Ducks adventure as a poolside assistant, however I quickly realised that I wanted to be in the water teaching!
I love using the skills in the water that I gained as a children's Physiotherapist to help my teaching, such as child development and movement patterns. Learning to swim is such an essential life skill that really can save lives, and I feel proud to be involved in your child's swimming journey.
A Few of my Favourite Things- Playing at home with my family
- Skiing
- Wales!
- Swimming in the sea
My Most Memorable Moments
- My Winter wedding
- Watching my little girls meet Father Christmas in Lapland
- Meeting a US President!
Sarah teaches at Minster Lovell, Lincoln Farm Park, Standlake and Manor Farm, Lechlade.
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Keri
Teacher
A Little Bit About Me
Hi, I live with my husband, 2 children and chocolate Labrador. I spent most of my time, while growing up in South Africa, in swimming pools so feel quite at home in water.
My 2 children are very keen swimmers so when I am not in the water teaching, I am either at swim training or poolside at a swimming gala.
I love watching little one’s progress through our programmes and having FUN at the same time.
A Few of my favourite things
- swimming and snorkelling
- baking with my daughter
- going on family walks with our dog, Zazu
My most memorable moments
- Meeting my husband
- Living in Italy for 2 years
- Swimming down the wild water rapids with my kids at Center Parcs while it was snowing
Keri teaches at Hoburne Cotswolds, Cirencester, Radley College Sports Centre & Manor Farm, Lechlade. She also poolsides at our Shilton pool on Mondays.
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Sharon
Teacher
A Little Bit About Me
After being made redundant from a management job in an office I decided to have a career rethink. I thought about what I love doing, what I want to get out of working and how to balance work with my young family. I swam with a club when I was young and have always loved the water so I decided that teaching swimming would be the new career for me! I took my own children to various swim schools but when I spoke to Puddle Ducks I knew that they were the perfect fit. I love the Puddle Ducks ethos, the care they have for all of our customers and they are such a friendly and supportive team to be part of.
A Few of my Favourite Things
- Playing with my two boys
- Movies
- Netball
My Most Memorable Moments
- Having children
- Getting married in Thailand
- Travelling to Canada with my family
Sharon teaches at Alexandra House in Wroughton, The Wiltshire Hotel, Royal Wootton Bassett & Hoburne Cotswolds, Cirencester.
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Lizzie
Teacher
Hello - I've been teaching with Puddle Ducks in Reading since 2016 and now I'm excited to be joining the Oxfordshire team as well. My 2 big girls both learned to swim with Puddle Ducks and love the water. My littlest is a Kicker and we love our lessons with Kat at Radley. Outside of the water I love playing the saxophone in my quartet (The Saxy Mommas), running, sewing, and socialising with family and friends. I can't wait to meet you in Goring and to be a part of your Puddle Ducks journey !
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Helen
Poolside Assistant
A Little Bit About Me
I joined Puddle Ducks because I felt like something new, so decided to try working with children in the swimming pool.
A Few of my Favourite Things
- Reading
- Trying new things
- Spending time with family and friends
What am I proud ok?
- My little boy
Helen poolsides at our Hoburne Cotswolds pool from Monday to Thursday and our Shilton pool on Tuesdays.
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Vicky
Poolside Assistant
Vicky poolsides at Radley College Sports Centre and our East Hanney, Wantage pool.
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Nicki
Marketing Advisor
A Little Bit About Me
I joined Puddle Ducks Oxfordshire after having my 3rd child and needing a bit more flexibility with my job. I travel around the county attending events, baby groups and letting as many parents as possible know how brilliant our lessons are.
A Few of my Favourite Things
- Days out with my children
- Going to the cinema
- Spending time with family and friends
- Sleep!
My Most Memorable Moments
- Having my children
- Getting married
- Shaving my head for charity
- Walking the Great Wall of China
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Rebecca
Office Administrator
A Little Bit About Me
I met Beccy at the swimming club where our children swim together and we both volunteer. Having left my career after having my third child I spent some time at home, then Beccy mentioned she needed someone to work in the office. As a family who eat, sleep and drink swimming it's the perfect job for me!
A Few of my Favourite Things
- Spend time with my children (and husband!)
- Drink tea and eat cake
- Read in the sunshine
- Travel the world
My Most Memorable Moments
- Appearing on Supermarket Sweep (we didn't win)
- The birth of my children
- Prince Philip telling me my skirt was too short!
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Georgie
Office Administrator
A Little Bit About Me
I moved back to Gloucestershire from London after I had my first daughter. I now live in Kemble with my husband and two girls.
Both my girls have loved learning to swim with Puddle Ducks, so I was thrilled to become part of the team!A Few of my Favourite Things
- Going to the cinema
- A good glass of wine
- Spending time with my children and husband
My Most Memorable Moments
- Having my children
- My wedding day
- Getting my Masters degree
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Sarah B
Office Administrator
A Little Bit About Me
I came to work for Puddle Ducks after I met Beccy & Rebecca at swim club and came to work in the office to keep them entertained.A Few of my Favourite Things
- Sunshine
- Tea
- A good book
What are you proud of?
I am proud to be an Open Water swimming coach introducing teenagers to a swim world beyond the blue line!