My name is Alison. I learnt to swim as a young child and this has stood me in good stead from both life skills and an enjoyment perspective. Living in the south west I was able to join The surf Life Saving Club and patrolled my local beach as a lifeguard. Having trained as both a swimming instructor and an aqua aerobics instructor I am able to play a part in young people being able to learn this vitally important life skill and get the enjoyment from swimming that I have been fortunate enough to experience.