Photographs from George Thompson, swimming club
Swimming Club at Splash Pool
Swimming Club
In 1985 the old pool was condemned and the land was cleared for a new pool
to be built on the site, and for five years there was no pool in Rushden.
Canoeing in the new pool when it was first filled
In September1990 when the new pool was almost completed, George was invited to take a look and a dip.
George tries out the new pool on September 21st 1990
After the new pool opened on December 1st 1990 several celebrities visited and coached the puils at the club.
George with Phil Pax - Rugby Union physio - who presented the prizes in 2007. Phil's daughter swims for Rushden Swimming Club
Swiming Club Members
Duncan Goodhew coaches some of the club members
George with Duncan Goodhew and Bobby Davro
Coaching by Suki Brownston who swam for England
George with Mark Foster who carried the flag at
Beijing Olympic Games 2008
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