THE PROPRIETORS: Lynn & Glyn Booth moved down from Leeds in 1996 to take over The Swim School.

Lynn previously taught for Leeds Leisure Services and had over fifteen years experience, qualified as an advanced teacher she had taught all ages and abilities. She also ran the schools lesson programme for the Castleford and Wakefield area and her own swimming school at The Quakers Private School at Ackworth.

Glyn spent 10 years in the fire service during which he qualified as a Swimming teacher and worked Part time in the Leeds area. He also helped Lynn to set up and run the private Lessons at Ackworth before taking the plunge, leaving The Fire Service to take over The Swim School.

The Business

It was previously known as Langham's Swimming School and has been running for more than 10 years.

Since taking over we have changed the lesson content and structure, reducing class sizes and the duration of the courses  until achieving the system of tuition that we feel is most effective.

We have never had to advertise substantially as we rely on word of mouth to promote our business. Satisfied customers have helped spread the word and we have increased our lesson programme and customer base significantly since taking over.

We feel this is the best indictor of the success of our methods. it is testament to our system of teaching and to our excellent staff that people are prepared to travel from Sheffield, Worksop, Nottingham and Derby for lessons.

We are constantly looking to upgrade the facilities,  we replaced the pool with a new Deck Level Pool system. We have created a new reception area, added a hairdressers; beauticians  and solarium.

Our commitment to quality has helped us to achieve external recognition in 2003 we achieved "investors in people" status.

We have also been designated a training centre for RLSS.

 In June 2004 we became the FIRST swim school in the UK to receive a STAmark. This award independantly verified by the Institute of Leisure and Amenity management recognises high standards within the industry and is a form of self regulation. The award is a pre requisite for full membership of the recently formed Federation of Swim Schools which aims to inspire customer confidence in the service we provide.