I started Lifesaving in 1989, gaining my standard resuscitation and Bronze Medallion qualification.


I progressed through the various RLSS awards until I achieved my Distinction the following year.

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I qualified as a Teacher in 1992, Examiner in 1993 and Advisor in 1995.

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I was awarded the Service Medal for Lifesaving in 2004 and the Service Cross in 2012.

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I started teaching at Pentwyn Lifesaving Club in 1992 and have been here ever since!

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I enjoy all aspects of Lifesaving, particularly when seeing someone succeed in gaining an award after overcoming initial difficulties.

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Probably my proudest achievements in Lifesaving was gaining my Distinction for the first time and being told of how people I had previously taught had treated their children who were choking.

It is nice to know that what we teach really can and does make a difference.

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Most embarrassing moment was when teaching infant choking and emphasising the importance of firm back blows.

As I struck my first ‘firm blow’ the head fell off, rolled across the floor, through an open door and into the corridor!

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Three things you may not know about me:

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1. I co-wrote two Lifesaving training hand books.

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2. I have visited all four extremes of mainland Britain. Most northern, southern, western and eastern points.

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3. I took part in a fundraising 24 hour non-stop CPR challenge!