Members of a 66-year-old Crewe swimming club for people with disabilities and assisted needs have swam 2,000 lengths for a children's charity.

Seahorse Swimming Club, based at Crewe Lifestyle Centre, was founded in 1956.

During September, October and November, four members of the Crewe club challenged themselves by swimming a total of 2,000 lengths (over 30 miles) of the Moss Square swimming pool.

Four members of the Seahorse Swimming Club swam a total of 2,000 lengths (over 30 miles) at Crewe Lifestyle Centre swimming pool (Ryan Parker).

Club volunteer, Darren Shenton, swam alongside three swimmers, who have a range of disabilities - giving them support and encouragement.

The swimmers have now completed their challenge and have raised £450 for the BBC Children in Need Appeal.

Money raised through BBC Children in Need's 2022 Appeal will be used to provide vital frontline support to children and young people across the UK- during the cost of living crisis.

This will support them to thrive and be the best they can be.

Secretary of Seahorse Swimming Club, Gareth Roberts, said: "The swimmers have been amazing with their efforts and have shown great determination to complete this challenge.

Searhorse Swimming Club swimmers at Crewe Lifestyle Centre (Jonathan White).

"They have been congratulated by the Deputy Mayor of Crewe, Councillor Dennis Straine-Francis."

Seahorse Swimming Club caters for people of all ages with a wide variety of disabilities.

The swimming ability of members is mixed and most achieve a great deal in the water.

Some can swim one width of the pool, others can swim 50 lengths of the pool and some compete in the Halliwick Galas.

Seahorse Swimming Club, based at Crewe Lifestyle Centre, was founded in 1956 (Crewe Nub News).

Members enjoy days out and take part in events to celebrate special occasions, such as Christmas and the Club's anniversaries.

For further information please visit Seahorse Swimming Club HERE.

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By Ryan Parker and Jonathan White.