Llanishen Swimming Teacher voted one of UK’s best

Congratulations to Angela May from Thornhill in Cardiff has been voted the best swimming teacher in Cardiff winning the first round of a national UK competition.

Angela has been teaching for over 30 years at Llanishen’s Better Leisure Centre. She was nominated by a combination of pupils, parents and work colleagues all of whom were impressed by her dedication, enthusiasm and commitment to her job.

More than 700 nominations were made nationwide and Angela will now go through to a regional semi-final.  If she is successful she will then go forward to a national judging day to take place at former Olympic venue, the London Aquatics Centre in Stratford.

Commenting on her win, Angela said: “I am delighted to have been nominated for this award; it came as a complete surprise to me. It is an honour to have been recognised for something I thoroughly enjoy. ”.

Jo Smith, Manager at Llanishen Better Leisure Centre added:

“Angela is a hugely dedicated and hardworking individual.  She has inspired and encouraged a huge range of swimmers to enjoy and benefit from their time in the water.  She is able to make even the most nervous swimmer feel comfortable and confident in the water, while encouraging the more able to progress and hone their skills.”