from the past
The only time the Club's activities were temporarily suspended was during the Second World War 1939-45.
In 1949 a Veteran's Race was recorded thus -
'Great cheers greeted the entry of four agile specimens of manhood, two of which proved their fitness by swinging Tarzan-like from the frame work of the diving board'.
In the fifties - a Water Polo Match was brought forward on the Gala programme, to give the Colne players time to catch their train.......
or was it time to buy the fish 'n chips. In the fifties also, a professional paid coach was employed for a time....
Early 1970, the Club decided to enhance its professional image and chose purple as the Club colour. Following further adventures into Open water distance swimming that decade eg. Morcambe Bay and River Wharf swims, the Club colour was changed to bright blue!
In the interest of safety the diving boards disappeared in the early 1970's, but the fun and enthusiasm for swimming was well established in the Club.
In 1976, the 10 week lesson programmes for Beginners and Improvers were initiated. This resulted in Club swimmers becoming younger and younger, so it was decidedthat races for the under 10yrs and 8yrs should now be included in the Gala programmes.