Money has been raised in memory of an "outstanding" Crewe swimming club founder and volunteer of 45 years, who recently passed away.

The family of the late Barbara Warrington, who was one of Seahorse Swimming Club's founder members, visited Crewe's Lifestyle Centre recently to present a cheque to the Club in Barbara's memory.

Barbara, who sadly passed away in August, volunteered at Seahorse from 1956 until 2001, where she spent most of her time in the role of chief instructor.

Barbara Warrington's daughter, Sharon Hough, and her husband Colin, presented a cheque for £243 to Seahorse SC volunteers, Jackie Roberts and Debbie Murray at Crewe Lifestyle Centre (Jonathan White).

She also worked as an assistant physiotherapist at Crewe's Leighton Hospital and Springfield Special School, where several members of Seahorse SC attended.

Barbara's daughter Sharon Hough, and her husband Colin, presented a cheque for £243 to Seahorse SC volunteers, Jackie Roberts and Debbie Murray, at one of the Club's recent swimming sessions.

The money was raised from part of the donations from Barbara's funeral.

Sharon said: "It's a pleasure to support Seahorse Swimming Club as our mum spent a huge part of her life volunteering at the Club when they used the Flag Lane Baths.

Barbara Warrington was a chief instructor for Seahorse Swimming Club when it was based at Crewe's Flag Lane Baths (Ryan Parker).

"As a family, we couldn't see a better way of reflecting our mother's devotion to the club."

In 1996, Barbara and four other volunteers (Beryl Barnes, Ettie Broom, Agnes Buttery and Margaret Platt) were recognised by the former Crewe & Nantwich Borough Council for their outstanding service at Seahorse SC.

Secretary at Seahorse SC, Gareth Roberts, said: "We are extremely grateful to Barbara's family for this kind donation.

"Barbara's contribution to Seahorse SC was outstanding and it's down to people like her the Club is thriving today.

Seahorse Swimming Club is located at Crewe Lifestyle Centre Swimming Pool (Nub News).

"She is still remembered by some of the present day swimmers and volunteers who were deeply saddened when she passed away.

"Barbara played a huge part enhancing the lives of hundreds of people with disabilities, by giving them opportunities to be active, enjoy the social aspect of swimming and compete in galas all over the UK."

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