THE son of a popular Worcester man who died alongside his partner in a tragic pool accident hopes to raise vital funds for a drowning prevention charity by working as a DJ like his dad.

Paul Winfield of St John's, Worcester is to donate 10 per cent of his takings from private DJ gigs to the Royal Life Saving Society UK (RLSS UK), known as the Drowning Prevention Charity, in memory and honour of his late father, helping reduce the risk of others losing loved ones in the same way.

The former Christopher Whitehead pupil lost his 59-year-old father Martin and his partner, Alan Green, 75, when they drowned in the swimming pool of their home in White Gates, Wichenford, between Worcester and Martley on July 1.

Paul, brother Steve and sister Claire discovered them together in the pool after attending the address after the alarm was raised.

Mr Winfield hopes by raising funds for this particular charity he can reduce the risk of others going through the same ordeal.

Paul Winfield, who has worked as a DJ in the past, is also following in his music-loving father's footsteps by becoming a DJ and has already devised a name - DJ Winfield Event Music Solutions (Twitter @DJWinfieldEMS which also has a Facebook page).

He even hopes to forge a career in the field as he shares his dad's love of music.

His next gig is at Bushwackers in Worcester this Saturday between 11pm and 1am but if you missed it he has another gig on New Year's Eve (8pm until late) at the Maltster (formerly Bar 12) in the Corn Market in Worcester city centre.

Previously Mr Winfield would support his dad when he was a DJ.

The 10 per cent would be raised from private gigs only, including weddings and birthdays rather than the performances at pubs and clubs.

Mr Winfield, who works as a painter and decorator with Cole and Winfield, is hoping to become a DJ full time and has already invested in the most up-to-date kit.

He hopes to cater for all genres, tastes and musical eras at his gigs and to secure at least one gig a week.

Collection points at the gigs will boost the 10 per cent donation.

His brother, Steve Winfield, will be supporting him at gigs on the mic.

The father-of-one said: "My dad is the one person I would like to talk to about it. I really, really enjoy it and I have a had a lot of support from my wife, Kerry.

"I feel closer to my dad now. I used to help him out regularly when he was a DJ.

"He would say 'we should do it together' but it never really happened.

"This has given me the incentive to do it. I think if he could see me he would be really, really proud. He would be over the moon. He would want to watch me."

The Winfield family have previously spoken of how Martin Winfield changed people's opinions of gay people in a positive way.

Mr Winfield, a Droitwich-based plastics operative at Reddiplex Ltd and his partner Alan Green, a retired accountant and charity fundraiser, had been due to fly out for a holiday in Naxos, Greece shortly before they were found.

His family has described Spurs fan Mr Winfield as 'cool', their 'hero', 'best friend' and a 'fantastic dad'.

Mr Green has also been praised as a 'fabulous friend' known for his extensive charity work.