My son was nervous about getting into the pool. What I liked about the New Lanes experience was the gradual approach, from feeling comfortable in the water to trying simple skills. He started looking forward to lessons and telling us what he had learned.

We chose gymnastics at New Lanes because our daughter loves movement and challenges. I appreciated the encouragement to keep trying without comparing her with others. She became more confident talking about the movements she practised and celebrating each new step.

I wanted an activity that would encourage my son to focus and follow instructions. In the New Lanes karate classes, I liked the attention given to respect and discipline alongside learning movements. Training became an important part of his week.

Our son loves being active, so we chose taekwondo at New Lanes. It was lovely to see him enjoy training while learning that a movement takes patience and practice. He would come home excited about his next attempt.

I liked that the starting point at New Lanes suited my daughter’s level. Practising breathing and movement in the water helped her feel more comfortable. She was delighted to put what she had practised into action, which encouraged her to keep going.

Our son used to hesitate to try new movements in front of others. Through gymnastics at New Lanes, he began enjoying balance exercises and trying again when something did not work the first time. His enjoyment and willingness to try mattered more to us than quick results.