jan moffat osband

Jan to prove that Shaw Method holds water

Shaw Method teacher Jan Moffat Osband likes a challenge, so when she found out that the Laboratory Spa in Hendon (where she teaches Shaw Method for Art of Swimming) were hosting a swimathon on 5 and 7… read more

October 28, 2011 Posted by Jane-Ann Improve your swimming No Comments »

I am a Shaw Method swimmer: Jane Watkinson

Jane Watkinson didn’t enjoy her swimming lessons at school: having to be in the pool without her glasses was very disorientating and the teacher was unsympathetic. Consequently she did everything to avoid lessons, didn’t learn to swim, and felt… read more

October 4, 2011 Posted by Jane-Ann Learn to swim 3 Comments »

Enjoy your swimming 60s

There’s nothing controversial about the phrase, “exercise is good for you”. Most people would agree, but at what age do you think you should stop taking exercise? There are some who play sport in their youth and give it… read more

September 22, 2011 Posted by Jane-Ann Featured article 3 Comments »

Teach your child to swim

As a Shaw Method of swimming teacher and editor of this publication I’m often asked by friends for my advice on the best way to teach their children to swim. My answer is, unless you are terrified of the… read more

July 14, 2011 Posted by Jane-Ann Featured article 4 Comments »

Jan Moffat Osband completes the Tri for Life

In May we reported that Art of Swimming teacher Jan Moffat Osband was competing in her first triathlon, the Tri for Life at Dorney Lake. Last Sunday (10 July 2011) Jan finished the race at a very… read more

July 12, 2011 Posted by Jane-Ann Triathlon & competition swimming 4 Comments »