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Episode 32: Learn to Swim Ambassadors Duncan Scott, Toni Shaw and Alan Lynn

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Toni Shaw describes how her mainstream swimming lessons focused on her capabilities, not her impairment, building confidence that extended far beyond the pool.
Host Charlie moderates a panel discussion from the Learn to Swim program's 10-year celebration, featuring ambassadors and Olympic medalists Duncan Scott and Toni Shaw, alongside framework founder Alan Lynn. They explore the program's personal impact, its role in teaching a vital life skill, the importance of inclusion and fun, and the ongoing challenge of preserving community swimming pools.

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A steady panel on how Learn to Swim builds confidence, adaptation, and belonging.

This episode centers on a Learn to Swim celebration in Edinburgh, with Duncan Scott, Tony Shaw, and Alan Lynn shaping the discussion. It moves from the 10-year milestone into the practical value of Learn to Swim: confidence, adaptation, visibility, and the gains that come when…

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Hear a special Learn to Swim panel from Edinburgh, with ambassadors Duncan Scott and Tony Shaw plus founder Alan Lynn.

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