'Amazing milestone' as swimming teacher retires after 30 years at Rushden Splash Pool
A swimming teacher who has created ‘countless memories’ along the way is retiring after 30 years.
Helen Lee has been teaching people to swim at Rushden’s Splash Pool in Station Road for three decades.
But this week she is getting ready to step back from the pool and enjoy her retirement.
A spokesman for Splash Leisure Pool, which is managed by Freedom Leisure in partnership with North Northants Council, said: “This week we are celebrating an amazing milestone – Helen's retirement after 30 years!
"Thank you for your years of hard work, support and the countless memories you’ve created along the way.
"You’ve truly made a difference and you’ll be greatly missed.
"Wishing you a well deserved retirement full of joy, adventure and plenty of time to do the things you love.”
A post on Splash’s Facebook page about Helen’s retirement has received more than 470 likes and attracted dozens of well-wishes for Helen.
Lots of people have thanked Helen for not only teaching them to swim, but their children too.
One message read: “Thank you so much for all the devoted years teaching so many young people to swim.”
Another read: “Thank you for teaching so many children and adults to swim.
"You are without a doubt the best swimming teacher ever. Well done and enjoy your retirement.”
A further message said: “Thank you for all those years you’ve dedicated to the Splash Swimming School - amazing.”