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5:05 PM March 5, 2021
Hackney Aquatics swimmers helped create a campaign video by sharing the reasons why they swim
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An east London swimming club with members from Hackney, Islington and neighbouring boroughs has just launched a crowdfunder to secure its future.
Hackney Aquatics Club, which represents around 350 swimmers, says it has suffered during the pandemic, with swimmer numbers falling by more than 25 per cent since March.
In usual times the club offers bursaries to one in five members each month, to help towards training costs, travel and gala entry fees, and it is worried more members will be lost if it is unable to continue offering concessions and support.