A SCUBA diving club led by a Keighley man has scooped a national award for the first time in its 58-year history.
Bradford Sub Aqua Club won the British Sub-Aqua Club’s (BSAC) premier award, the prestigious Heinke Trophy.
The chairman and diving officer of the club, which has more than 70 members, is 66-year-old Keighley diver Mick Barraclough.
He said he was “absolutely thrilled” for the club to win the prestigious trophy, describing it as the club’s top achievement in its history.
He said: “It’s just massive as far as the club is concerned. I could not be more proud of the club and each and every member.
"It means we have been recognised for the work we have done to further the club and our efforts to give the wider public the chance to learn more about, and experience, the joy of diving.
The Bradford club was praised by judges for its members’ work to maintain and develop its Queensbury club house, its membership recruitment activities and its community work.
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