private swimming lessons ??

howarth · 21-01-2008, 21:20

Hi does any one know of any were in blackburn or surrounding areas that teaches kids swimming
Ive rang daisy feild. and shad any there full at the moment?????
any ideas

firth_dawn · 21-01-2008, 21:25

have you tried waves as i know they use to do private swimming lessons there.

Lilly · 21-01-2008, 21:29

We use Johnson's Swimming School on Blackburn Road, Darwen.

Tel no 01254 704488

It is a small family business. The pool is 10m long and all one depth, no deep end. Very good for beginners who need to build their confidence up.

harwood red · 21-01-2008, 21:30

I know its not blackburn - I have known Tash for years

Info taken from Recognised Starfish Swim Schools

Aquatone Swimming SchoolPool(s):Mill Street, Great Harwood, BB6 7NNTelephone:01254 887272 / 07803 694090Email:n/aContact:Natasha Newell

MargaretR · 21-01-2008, 21:35

Three years ago I paid up front for a course at Hyndburn Sports Centre.
The lessons were daytime and straight after school swimming, so the pool reeked of chlorine after they all had a pee in it.
There were 4 of us beginners being taught at the same time by one instructor.
I had to give up after wrenching a shoulder muscle on the 3rd lesson, so I still can't swim, but not tempted to go back there again.

Lilly · 21-01-2008, 21:47

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Three years ago I paid up front for a course at Hyndburn Sports Centre.
The lessons were daytime and straight after school swimming, so the pool reeked of chlorine after they all had a pee in it.
There were 4 of us beginners being taught at the same time by one instructor.
I had to give up after wrenching a shoulder muscle on the 3rd lesson, so I still can't swim, but not tempted to go back there again.

I've heard that Hyndburn Sports Centre's swimming lessons aren't much cop for children or adults, Margaret.

lancsdave · 21-01-2008, 21:54

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Originally Posted by Lilly

I've heard that Hyndburn Sports Centre's swimming lessons aren't much cop for children or adults, Margaret.

Hyndburn Sports centre as a whole leaves a lot to be desired

cashman · 21-01-2008, 23:31

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Originally Posted by harwood red

I know its not blackburn - I have known Tash for years

yeh me too.

katex · 21-01-2008, 23:32

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Originally Posted by Lilly

We use Johnson's Swimming School on Blackburn Road, Darwen.

Tel no 01254 704488

It is a small family business. The pool is 10m long and all one depth, no deep end. Very good for beginners who need to build their confidence up.

Yeh, took my lad to Johnsons when the father was running it, think the son there now and found them more than acceptable.

Course, depends how much money you are prepared to spend Howarth; the private gyms e.g. Dunk, JJB, Next Generation run excellent classes for youngsters, but obviously do cost.

jackyalex · 22-01-2008, 09:04

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Originally Posted by howarth

Hi does any one know of any were in blackburn or surrounding areas that teaches kids swimming
Ive rang daisy feild. and shad any there full at the moment?????
any ideas

hi howarth,my kids had to go on a waiting list for 6 months for swimming lessons, its pretty much the same everywhere, when you do get a place you automatically keep your place until you want to leave, thats why there is a lack of places availible, i know its a pain but if you can accept anytime anyday then the waiting time reduces

howarth · 22-01-2008, 11:40

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Originally Posted by harwood red

I know its not blackburn - I have known Tash for years

Info taken from Recognised Starfish Swim Schools

Aquatone Swimming SchoolPool(s):Mill Street, Great Harwood, BB6 7NNTelephone:01254 887272 / 07803 694090Email:n/aContact:Natasha Newell

hi yes natasha newells school of swimming, she taught my eldess son years ago at quegs privat school in blackburn........

many thanks to all of you for your help xx

harwood red · 22-01-2008, 12:07

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Originally Posted by howarth

hi yes natasha newells school of swimming, she taught my eldess son years ago at quegs privat school in blackburn........

many thanks to all of you for your help xx

thats good then you will know her style of teaching... she tailors it to each individual but can be quite tough... but I believe the kids definately benefit

pipinfort · 22-01-2008, 14:45

Our little `un goes to the `BIG FISH SWIM SCHOOL` which is down at the Dunkenhalgh leisure club, can highly recommend it, our daughter was swimming without her bands within 12 weeks. have`nt got the number on me but i can get it if you want.

Mrs Jones · 05-09-2008, 08:49

Big Fish Swim Skool is excellent. Check out their website www.bigfishswimskool.co.uk They have lessons at the Dunkenhalgh, QEGS and the Clarion. Lessons are really small and teachers are excellent and professional. Janine Willacy runs it, her mobile is 0774 302 9303

pipinfort · 05-09-2008, 17:12

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Originally Posted by Mrs Jones

Big Fish Swim Skool is excellent. Check out their website www.bigfishswimskool.co.uk They have lessons at the Dunkenhalgh, QEGS and the Clarion. Lessons are really small and teachers are excellent and professional. Janine Willacy runs it, her mobile is 0774 302 9303

Although expensive.............! and long terms to be paid up front, Gt Harwood do them in smaller terms and cost a lot less.