Simply learning how to swim and having that life skill is a great goal on its own. However, having continuous swimming lessons and moving through …
How to Keep Kids Safe Around the Pool this Summer
It’s the season of outdoor pools, seaside fun and barbecues! We all love summer for the sun, nice weather and long relaxing holidays. To make …
What to Bring to Your First Baby Swim Class
Did you know that we start our baby swimming lessons at only 6 weeks? You may think that this is very young but babies are …
Why Are Swimming Awards and Certificates Important for Swimmers
The most important things about learning to swim are, of course, the practical skills that a swimmer is learning. However, another very important part of …
5 (Water Related) Things to Take with You on Holiday
It’s getting close to that time of year when many families plan their trips away from Oldham to hotter climates (Okay, maybe three months still!). …
Making Progress and Rewarding Success!
Everyone likes to be first, and everyone hates wasting time. It’s as true for learning to swim as it is for anything else. Because swimming …
What’s the point in different swim strokes?
Sometimes we don’t ask questions, even if we should, because we take things for granted. In today’s blog we’re answering one of those questions. Just …
NOT JUST FOR KIDS! The Benefits of Mermaid Swimming for Adults
You’re never too old to try new things and being a mermaid is (probably) a new thing. It’s not just a good experience to be …
Why Parents Should Learn to Swim As Well
Part of the reason Brian, one of our swim instructors, first learnt to swim was because he “didn’t want to be a parent who couldn’t …
What Swimwear Is Best For Your Child?
We often get a lot of questions about what type of equipment is needed for swimming. We’ve done a general article on what to bring …