Couple make a splash as new owners of local swim school
Becky White and Shaj Ali are delighted to take over ownership of award-winning swim school Puddle Ducks Nottinghamshire & North Leicestershire, taking the reins from the previous long-standing owners Liz and Phil Gabriel.
The couple, who live in Bristol are combining their skills to take on the franchise, providing Baby & Pre-school classes from birth to ten years. With Becky a keen swimmer having swam in her youth competitively and Shaj a solicitor, the pair were keen to find a business with purpose that provided better balance.
Becky commented: “Puddle Ducks seemed like the perfect opportunity to make a positive impact whilst getting to share something that I love personally. My previous roles include working as a nurse practitioner in theatres which could be really high pressured.
Becky added: “We began considering a franchise in early 2024 and upon researching Puddle Ducks and meeting the owner, Jo Stone, it felt like an amazing brand and network to become part of. Taking on the franchise previously owned by such long-standing and well-respected owners has been great, everyone has been really welcoming, and we can’t wait to get to know lots of families from across the community”.
Shaj concluded: “We currently have a team of nine but have exciting plans to grow and expand the business, so that we can provide Puddle Ducks’ award-winning programme to even more local communities”.
Taking an innovative approach to swimming, Puddle Ducks teach children how to swim across the country, nurturing confidence and encouraging natural swimming ability.
To find out more about Puddle Ducks Nottinghamshire & North Leicestershire swimming lessons or recruitment opportunities get in touch by calling 07906191504, email [email protected]or visit their website at https://www.puddleducks.com/local-teams/nottinghamshire-north-leicestershire