I was born in Czechoslovakia, as it was known then, now the Czech Republic. I came to this country after the 1988 revolution, following my time in the Czech film industry, coming into the British film industry with my husband.

It was when my husband became ill, that I found out how beneficial swimming could be to people’s health. The natural buoyancy of the water assisted him a great deal, and made it so much easier for him to move and exercise. Sadly, Matt passed on a few years ago.

But having seen how much swimming and exercising in the water helped him, i would like to offer the opportunity to many others, who may not have access to the facilities.

During the later years, I have been assisting 'The Otters' a charity at the Tiddenfoot Pool, in Leighton Buzzard, teaching disabled Adults and Children to swim.

During my time there, I have gained first my Swim For England, level one assistant teachers qualification, before going on to get my level 2, full teaching certificate.