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Parent & Baby Taster Sessions!

Come and join us in our lovely Birch Farm pool in Hintlesham for our Parent & Baby group swimming classes. Taster sessions are running through February half-term: 

Monday 17th Feb at 3pm  - for newborn babies, from 6 weeks old. 
Tuesday 18th Feb at 3pm - for crawlers! 
Wednesday 19th Feb at 3pm - for toddlers. 

ONLY £5 and you'll receive a voucher for a free cup of tea/coffee in the Cafe at Birch Farm to enjoy a hot drink after your class! 

Creating a fun and relaxed atmosphere in which you and your baby can learn together!

Swimming is a wonderful way to bond with your baby. You have skin to skin contact, can focus on just you and your baby by singing songs, playing and interacting in a relaxed environment whilst encouraging your baby's free movement in the water.

Our highly qualified instructors are here to support you and create a fun and relaxed atmosphere in which you and your baby can learn together! 

To take part, please contact us in the Water Lilies Swimming School Ltd Office to book your place TODAY! 

t: 01379 740489 or 07955 550164
e: treacle@waterliliesswim.co.uk
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Star Swimmer awarded the Water Lilies' golden trophy!

Super excited to award the Water Lilies STAR SWIMMER Award to Jona at his lesson in the Flixton/Bungay pool this week! With a lovely clap and cheer from everyone at the pool! Congratulations and well done Jonah!!!! 

Star Swimmer with family July 2019

"Jonah is a delight to teach" explained Claire in her nomination, which stood out to be chosen as the winner of our termly award. As well as always being cheerful and trying his best at every lesson, the Stanley 5 badge swimmer impressed Water Lilies with the progress he made during last term and his fantastic swimming and skills in the water. 

We are delighted to award 4 year old Jonah the Water Lilies Star Swimmer trophy! 

Congratulations to all of the children who were nominated for the Spring Term Star Swimmer. Certificates have been given out to you all.

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The Woolnough Trophy goes to...

Congratulations to all the children nominated for the Autumn Term 2014 trophy 

Trophy

Each term Water Lilies Swimming School instructors nominate two children for their enthusiasm and achievement throughout the term.

The Woolnough Trophy was donated to Water Lilies Swimming School in 2007 and we have awarded the trophy to one of our swimmers every term since.

Winning the Trophy is a great achievement as we teach over 1,200 children.
 

And the winner is...

We are delighted to announce the September - December 2014 term winner is Lucas Foreman who swims with Water Lilies Swimming School in the Bungay pool. Congratulations Lucas! 

We will be presenting Lucas with his award at his school sharing assembly! More details coming soon..

 
Well done to all of the children who were nominated for the Woolnough Trophy - recognising their effort and achievement during the Autumn 2014 term. We are delighted to announce the following children are runners up, congratulations to you all:

Lilia Lucas

Esme Roffey

Anna Meade

Fraya Talbot

Zack Hills-Brown

Francesca Hedley

Toby Henderson

Arya Johnson

Alice Ling

Ethan Williams

Riley Croker

George Seaman

Adam Barber

Thea Jackson

Nyree Cambell

Freddie Whimhurst

Samual Crofton Sleigh

Billie Forrest

Max Hinton

Max Deeley 

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Join us at Swim Active on Wednesday evenings

£5 taster session offer - now on!

If you are looking for an alternative and fun way to work out in the pool, then Swim Active is for you. Swim Active is all about getting results and helping you achieve your goals at your own pace - whether it is to lose weight, tone up, to improve technique or to just become fitter and stronger.

'I'm not a very good swimmer, is it for me?' Yes! Water Lilies Swimming School instructors are qualified to support ALL abilities, whether you can swim one length or 100. Swim Active is a fun and effective way to get those results you want and suitable for all abilities.

Swimming is both a life skill and a great way to stay in shape. Sessions consist of a variety of exercises to help you get fit and active at your own pace, keeping you motivated to go to greater lengths in every swim.

Join us on Wednesday evenings at Archbishop Sancroft Pool, Harleston.

Now booking: 6-7pm and 7-8pm.

For more information and to pre-book your place, please call the office on 01379 740489 or email treacle@waterliliesswim.co.uk 


Water Lilies Swimming School has achieved the STA Swim Star Swim School status - assuring you of the highest standards in teaching, training and customer service.

 

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Grab a bargain in April - 30 minute lessons with STA trainee instructors

Just £2 per 30 minute lesson with STA trainee instructors: 14-17th April 2014 - book your place today!

We are offering cut price lessons for children who are working towards their STA Stanley, Octopus and Goldfish badges to be taught as part of Water Lilies Swimming School's STA swimming teacher training in April.

The children will get their usual high quality lesson as all trainee teachers will have their plans and lessons assessed.

We are booking now for the following half hour sessions: 2pm, 2.30pm, 3pm & 3.30pm

  • Mon 14th April
  • Tues 15th April
  • Weds 16th April
  • Thurs 17th April

The lessons are being taught in the Archbishop Sancroft School Pool, Harleston. Directions and more details can be found here.

All places must be pre-booked through the Water Lilies Swimming School office.
Contact us to find out more and to book your place!

Call: 01728 628731 or 07919 108646
Email: treacle@waterliliesswim.co.uk
www.waterliliesswim.co.uk

Interested in becoming a swimming teacher?

The STA Level 2 Swimming Teaching Award is a great introduction to becoming a swimming teacher. Spaces are still available on the forthcoming course: 14-17th April 2014. Click here to read our blog for more information - course details, price and booking information.

This swimming qualification is a great introduction to a career in swimming teaching - earn extra money and work hours that suit you, whilst educating children about  water safety and the enjoyment of learning to swim.

If you have any queries or question, please give us a call or an email and we'll be happy to discuss this with you! See our contact details above...

 

Water Lilies Swimming School has achieved the STA Swim Star Swim School status - assuring you of the highest standards in teaching, training and customer service.

 

 

 

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Baby Swimming CPD

We are running a Baby Swimming CPD on 3rd April 2012 in conjunction with the STA at Oaklands Leisure Pool, Bungay.  If you are interested in joining this course please contact 01728 628731.

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RLSS National Teacher Rescue Course

We are holding a RLSS National Teacher Rescue Course on 23rd and 25th July 2011 at Oaklands Leisure Pool, Flixton Road, Bungay.  To book your place or for more information call us on 01728 628731 or 07919108646.

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Red Nose Day Total!

With your help and generousity we raised a total of £80.53 for Comic Relief.  Well done!!

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New Pool in Burgh St Peter

Now booking at Waveney River Centre Pool, Burgh St Peter, Beccles

for Summer Term starting 26 April 2011

Baby & Parent, Toddler & Parent, Under 5’s Lessons, School Age Lessons, Development Squad, Children & Adult Private Tuition, Ladies only sessions, Disability/Special Needs, to name but a few!!!!

The indoor, heated pool has excellent changing facilities and a café!

TO EXPRESS AN INTEREST OR BOOK YOUR PLACE – CONTACT US ON:

t: 01728 628731 m: 07919 108646 or 07798 841395

e: treacle@waterliliesswim.co.uk w: www.waterliliesswim.co.uk

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View our Easter Holidays 2011 Programme On-line

To download and view a copy of our Easter Programme click on this link, browse through our packed Easter programme and book - it's as easy as that!

 

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Water Lilies does Red Nose Day

Wear your Red Nose at your swimming lesson - Mon 14th March to Sat 19th March inclusive and raise money for Comic Relief.

 

Collection boxes will be at each pool.

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