THE WOMAN behind local Puddle Ducks classes has won a national Franchisee of the Year award.

Jenny Brown runs swimming lessons for babies and young children at nine venues in West Yorkshire, including Ilkley Grammar School.

She received her franchisee of the year accolade from Puddle Ducks’ founders, Jo Stone and Tracy Townend, at the firm’s annual conference and awards ceremony in Cheshire.

She said: “Receiving this award is an amazing achievement. It would not have been possible without having my amazing team around me, who work so hard and are as passionate about what we do each and every day as I am.”