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Tanya and Kirstie teach at a pool in Nately Scures, Hampshire 🇬🇧
from babes to octogenarians, experienced,
passionate teachers

07/10/2026

Why do we teach in the water? It may seem obvious right, but swimming is about so much more than getting from one side of the pool to the other.

For us, teaching in the water is about helping children build trust, confidence and independence alongside their swimming skills. Sometimes that means supporting them closely, noticing the smallest technical details and respond immediately when one of our SwimFishes needs encouragement or reassurance. Sometimes, it also means stepping back and giving them the space to try.

Every child learns differently and that's exactly why at SwimFish, we meet them where they are. 💙☀️🏊‍♀️

Tanya and Kirstie

03/10/2026

it's been WATER SAFETY WEEK!

A brilliant week we’ve had with all our swimmers aged four and over, learning some really important water safety skills!

Lots of the children arrived in their pyjamas and, as the photos show, Kirstie was particularly animated on poolside this morning! 😂💚

We talked about that really important question: What would you do if you accidentally fell into the water?

Our children practised:
⭐ Staying calm
⭐ Rolling over and floating on their backs
⭐ Counting slowly to 10
⭐ Calling for help
⭐ Swimming safely to the side when they could

We also explored the safety signs around our swimming pool and, importantly, why they’re there.

Why do we WALK around a swimming pool rather than run? What does the water-depth sign tell us? Where are the fire exits? What does the emergency alarm mean?

Swimming isn’t only about learning beautiful strokes. It’s about giving children the skills, confidence and knowledge to keep themselves safer around water.

A great week, some great swimming, lots of fun - and hopefully a few lessons they’ll carry with them for many years to come 💙

Well done us and our water helpers Kirstie Spencer-Smith and Tanya Baird Stewart 🫧
Skills for life. That’s what swimming is really about

02/10/2026

Some exciting Friday news for you all! SwimFish is now an official Splash About UK affiliate!

We’re very pleased to be able to offer our SwimFish families 10% off Splash About products, perfect for swimming lessons, holidays and everything in between.

Use code our unique discount code SWIMFISH10 at the checkout for 10% off.

Scan the QR code or visit www.splashabout.com

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Happy swimming SwimFishes! 🐟💙

16/09/2026

Can this gorgeous pic of our dear Kirstie give us one more follower on Facebook to get us to 1000?!

Loving being back in our pool doing what we love, teaching our SwimFishes!

With Kirstie Spencer-Smith and Tanya Baird Stewart 🫧
🫧🐠🏊🏻🐳🤽🏽‍♀️

27/08/2026

News Flash! Splish Splash!

Pool open from Tuesday 1st September!

Look how chuffed us 2 x chief SwimFishes are!

Kirstie Spencer-Smith
Tanya Baird Stewart 🫧

🙌🏼🐬💙

25/08/2026

When you're down and troubled (our pool is still closed 🫤) and you need a helping boost, this from one of our long term parents:

Morning Tanya. I hope you’re having a wonderful summer. I just wanted to say I thank my lucky stars for Swimfish every summer. My son is so confident and competent in the water and it’s thanks to you and Kirstie. We can’t wait to see you in a few weeks xx

Thank you for reminding us of our valuable work!

Tanya and Kirstie
🐬🦋🐠🩵🙌🏼

18/08/2026

Both Tanya and Kirstie are "out of our offices" this week - Tanya in Dorset and Kirstie in Guernsey. Please be patient and we will get back to your messages next week.

Our best wishes
🦋🐬🙌🏼🐠🩵

Kirstie Spencer-Smith
Tanya Baird Stewart

ps my photo at Old Harry's Rocks, Studland, Tanya x

14/08/2026

Growing up in South Africa, swimming outdoors was completely usual.

In fact, until I was probably about 30, I don’t think I had ever swum in an indoor pool - and yes… that was quite a long time ago now and things have certainly changed.

So, it has been a real joy this week to be swimming outdoors again, in a beautiful pool beneath a bright blue sky. The UK has been so incredibly hot!

As children, we would swim for hours. When we became cold, we’d climb out and lie on the warm brickwork beside the pool until the sun had warmed us up - then launch ourselves straight back into the water, mermaids, dolphins, handstands, Marco Polo

This week, we’ve done exactly that, in a great pool - fabulous!

It has brought back so many memories, but it has also reminded me that there is something wonderfully different about swimming outdoors. The fresh air, the sunlight dancing on the water, the open sky above you - it feels free, joyful and just a little bit magical.

What a wonderful week it has been

Enjoy these last weeks of August our SwimFishes

Tanya (in the pool!) and Kirstie (in the sea)

💙☀️🏊‍♀️

Kirstie Spencer-Smith
Tanya Baird Stewart

04/08/2026

What a thing… to get a call from a lady asking for some swimming lessons - yes, I know I can but I'm not sure how well I will remember.... but the body does 🥳

It made me think... 💭

As parents, you think you’re teaching your children to swim - and yes, for sure, you absolutely are.

But what you’re really giving them is so much more than that.

You’re giving them confidence, resilience, respect for the water and a skill that will stay with them

One day, long after you’re gone, they will still know how to float, tread water, keep fit, stay active, read the water around them and keep themselves safe.

What an incredible legacy to leave your child.

Swimming lasts a lifetime 🩵🐬🙌🏻

Tanya Baird Stewart and Kirstie Spencer-Smith

Ps : pic shared with permission 😉

07/07/2026

see you under water soon...! 🫧💧🏊🏻 Or, as one child once said, "I'm just going downstairs"! 😂

Blowing bubbles is the first step in learning to swim: control breathing and encourage relaxed swimming!

Top tips from Tanya, SwimFish

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Basingstoke
RG279JS

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 6pm
Tuesday	9am - 6pm
Wednesday	9am - 6pm
Thursday	9am - 6pm
Friday	9am - 6pm
Saturday	8am - 10am

Telephone

+447961898473

Website

https://swimfish.co.uk/

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