The Bubbles at Botley Swim School Team

Sheila McKechnie


Sheila is primararily our receptionist. However she is qualified to Level 2 and will be taking lessons on a Friday evening and Saturday morning.

Caroline Byrne


Caroline is a Level 2 teacher. She has been the co-ordinator of swimming at Bicester and Kidlington sports centres. She has 10 years experience and will be responsible for the administration at Bubbles at Botley.

Kim Nunes


Kim is a level 2 teacher with 6 years experience. Kim also works as a learning assistant and helps with the schools swimming lessons.

Sue Curtis


Sue has been qualified to level 2 for 2 years and has assisted Sharon with her Schools Swimming which is the steepest learning curve in the profession.

Sharon Thorne (proprietor)


Sharon has been teaching swimming for 15 years. Currently she teaches 11 different schools at Bicester as well as after school lessons. She successfully co-ordinated the swim school at Harcourt Hill for 6 years before moving back to Bicester. She is excited about returning to Harcourt Hill to run a swim school but this time for herself.“

Mick Thorne


Mick is a fully qualified level 2 teacher and lifeguard trainer/assessor. He has experience coaching at club level and enjoys the top end of teaching and coaching.

Rae-Marie Kettles


Rae is the ‘rookie’ of the team. She is a level 1 teacher and will be working as an assistant in the water. A young mum with a 10 month old son she is getting very used to young children!