FACEBOOK COMMENTS

NEW work begins to restore frontage of historic Accrington building (Mar 2):

Gary Davies: My old shop good to see it being refurbished! And I never knew it was called the exchange. John Earnshaw: While I congratulate the owners for doing this the rest of that row is a complete mess, what’s happening with these other properties?

Gayle Rogan: John Earnshaw I was going to say the same. Lots of properties get left to go to rack & ruin until the owners are given grants to do them up! Mark Dixon: Good to see. Another town would demolish.

TRIBUTES paid to ‘legendary’ Accrington swimming instructor who taught thousands (Feb 28): Dave Parki: Such a shame.. was a great man liked by many RIP Roger.

Hazel Tyldesley: He taught me to swim.

Hilary Austin Geena: Lois

Austin, Roger was the best swimming instructor, can picture you on your lessons. Remember he collected key rings and we used to bring him some on our travels. Told us he had swum across the grand harbour in Valletta whilst on navy service. RIP.

Emma Astley: Aw bless, Roger taught me to swim many years ago and then my children. Absolute legend.

Vicki Duerden: He was a wonderful man. RIP Roger. Prays to the family.

Jayne Sloan Brennan: Sorry to hear this sad news, lovely man and a good instructor taught my son to swim. RIP Roger. Grace Ian: RIP Roger and thank you for your kindness. Jodi Marie Ingham: Bless him. Remember him well taught me for years.

Simon Holden: Worked with Roger for many years true gentleman God bless.

Heather Tee: Lovely patient man - great with the children he taught - my son and daughter remember him well (Neil Towers Lindsey Lou). Rest in peace Roger.

Tracey Hall: Taught both my children to swim and gave them confidence in the water. RIP.

Victoria Louise: Lovely bloke, taught me to swim about 30 years ago. RIP.

Hayley Hartley: Fantastic teacher and very patient.

Julie Leishman: What a lovely man.

Helen Greenhalgh: Wonderful gentleman. RIP Roger.

Simon Bond: RIP Roger taught me to swim when I was a lil lad.

Susan Mcloughlin: Taught both my children Ben Shorrock, Jodie Sargeson. Fantastic guy.

Andy George: Wow! Seeing this brought back memories. Michele Wilkinson: R.I.P Roger nice man taught me how to swim when I was younger. Maxine Rothwell: This guy taught my four year old to swim just before we migrated to Australia 14 years ago. Legend I was forever grateful.