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6th July 2008 : Summer Special Courses announced for 28th Jul - 1st Aug:
As ever, our popular special courses have been arranged for the early part of the summer holidays. These varied courses are half an hour per day for 5 days, and include our new course, the ASA NPTS flip'n'fun introduction to diving.
Term time classes are also available for Parents & Toddlers.
More information and contact details to book for these are now available on-line. See the Crash course details menu option on the left for these details. But HURRY - places are limited!
2nd July 2008 : 5 mph Speed Limit Reminder at Gordons School 
We have recently been advised that some parents are driving too fast in the school grounds.
Please note that the speed limit is 5 miles per hour inside Gordon's School grounds, and that anyone travelling faster could have their child's lessons revoked.
Thank you
The pages on Directions to Gordons school and Gordons - Parking have also been updated to reflect this reminder. hyperlink_as_displayed.
8th June 2008:
Carwarden and Gordons: The B311 Red Road is to be closed from 18th June for 10-12 days:
The following may affect your journey to either Carwarden or Gordons school pools.
The B311 Red Road running past Lightwater is to be closed from 18th June between 0900 and 1630. The closure is from the junction for Macdonald Road to The Maultway.
It will enable the National Grid to replace the overhead power cables which cross the road along that stretch.
Local signs indicate the closure is for 10 days from from 18th June (i.e. Wednesday 18th June to Friday 27th June inclusive). However, official notices have reserved the possibility of closure until Monday 30th June.
For more information and details of alternative routes click here.
8th May 2008:
Half Term Special Courses announced for 27th - 30th May:
The ever popular special courses have been arranged for the upcoming May Half Term. These varied courses are half an hour per day for 4 days, and include our new course, the ASA NPTS flip'n'fun introduction to diving.
Term time classes are also available for Parents & Toddlers.
More information and contact details for these are now available on-line. See the Crash course details menu option on the left for these details.
25th April 2008:
Change to Gordons Sunday dates for Summer Term 2008:
The Gordon’s School Parade date has changed to Sunday 11th May. Consequently, we will not be holding swimming lessons on Sunday 11th May and we will be swimming on Sunday 18th May.
These date changes have also been reflected on-line in the Lesson dates - this term menu option on the left hand side.
16th March 2008:
Easter Special Courses announced for 7th - 11th April:
The ever popular Easter special courses have been announced. These varied courses are half an hour per day for a week, and a new course has been added - the ASA NPTS flip'n'fun introduction to diving.
Next term there are also opportunities for new term-time classes for parent and toddler, one to one and small groups for nervous swimmers.
More information and contact details for both of these are now available on-line. See the Crash course details menu option on the left for these details.
14th March 2008:
Next Term's dates announced (for Summer 2008):
The dates for next term are now available on-line. See the Lesson dates menu option on the left for current details.
22nd January 2008: Good News - Boiler fixed at Carwarden:
The boiler which heats the swimming pool at Carwarden is up and running now today. Lessons for Tuesdays and subsequent days are therefore starting as usual.
For those affected by the boiler failure for the Monday lessons at Carwarden, we have managed to arrange replacement lessons for Monday 31st March 2008.
21st January 2008: Boiler failure today at Carwarden:
The boiler which heats the swimming pool at Carwarden has failed today, 21st January, so unfortunately Monday's lessons have had to be cancelled. Carwarden hope to have it operating again in time for swimming lessons on Tuesday 22nd January.
*** However, it is advisable for parents of children swimming on Tuesday at Carwarden to check the latest situation with Karen in case it is not repaired in time for the pool to warm up sufficiently for swimming lessons. ***
To check with Karen, please ring 01483 - 852759, but not until at least 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday as there
won't be any new information from Carwarden until at least then.
*** Parents are also advised that if they have mobile phones then they should keep them switched on during the day in case there are text message to send to them. ***
21st December 2007: Next term's dates announced:
The dates for next term are now available on-line. Note that Monday sessions added at Carwarden for last term have been continued.
See the Lesson dates - next term menu option on the left for current details.
25th October 2007: Website improvements:
A number of website improvements have been made recently. The noticeable ones are the Ollie Otter icon now stored by some browsers when you save Ollie Otter bookmarks/favourites, and the boxes around each news item on this latest page. Also, the "Printer Friendly" version of the "Booking Conditions & Swim School Rules" page has been removed because this page and most of the other pages on this site have now been made printer friendly in their own right.
Other internal changes (less visible) have been made to simplify and speed up the website, to improve search engine optimisation, and to prepare for further additions/enhancements to this website.
For up-to-date information please see this web site.
Thank you,
Ollie Otters Swim School
9th July 2007: Crash Courses announced for Summer Holidays:
We are delighted to announce the ever-popular crash courses for this Summer's school holidays, now at Gordons and at St Johns School.
See the Crash Course menu item on the left for full details and booking.
9th July 2007: Directions to Carwarden added:
Directions to the pool used by Ollie Otters at Carwarden House Community School are now on-line. There is a choice of map engines which will locate Carwarden for you, and which may also give you directions and routing from your postcode, depending which engine you choose.
See the Directions to Carwarden menu option on the left for current details.
7th July 2007: Next term's dates announced:
The dates for next term are now available on-line. Note that Monday sessions have been added at Carwarden.
See the Lesson dates - next term menu option on the left for current details.
7th July 2007: Directions to Gordons added:
Directions to the pool used by Ollie Otters at Gordons School are now on-line. There is a choice of map engines which will locate Gordons for you, and which may also give you directions and routing from your postcode, depending which engine you choose.
See the Directions to Gordons menu option on the left for current details.
26th June 2007: Carwarden term dates for Wednesday revised back:
The Carwarden term dates should not have been extended for the Wednesday lessons, so the last Carwarden Wednesday session is on 4th July.
See the Lesson dates - this term page for correct details. Apologies for any inconvenience caused!
21st June 2007: Latest on the sponsored swim:
Over £4000 has been raised so far for the charity sponsored swim!!
Read more details on the Sponsored Swim Results page.
19th June 2007: Carwarden term dates extended:
The Carwarden term dates have been extended to replace missed lessons. See the "Lesson dates - this term" page for more details.
3rd June 2007: Updated on the Sponsored Swim 2007:
As you know, swimmers from Ollie Otters and Waitrose swam a mile for three charities on 31st March. It's a big "Well Done!" to all the swimmers - so far between them they have raised over over £3640 for the three charities!! The breakdown is
Please contact Karen at Ollie Otters if you have any outstanding donations. Thank You.
You can read more and see pictures from the night on the Sponsored Swim Report page.
2nd April 2007: Sponsored Swim 2007 Report:
Swimmers from Ollie Otters and Waitrose swam a mile for three charities on Saturday night, 31st March. Read all about it, see the pictures and find out how much they raised on the Sponsored Swim Report page.