Dear Paddler A very happy new year to you all, and I hope that you are looking forward to an exciting programme of events this year, but firstly some very exciting news. I am delighted to let you know that the Club has been awarded the national #ShePaddles award. In November the club won this […]
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A very happy new year to all of our members
Dear Paddler A very happy new-year to all of our members and we look forward to seeing you at many of our events this year. New-year paddle We have 15 members already signed up for our New-year paddle at Rudyard Lake this Saturday (4th Jan) and if you want to come, you need to sign […]
A very happy Christmas and New Year
Dear Paddler Well we have come to the end of a rather interesting year of paddling. During the summer all the White Water paddlers complained that there was no water in the rivers – now we seem to have rather too much of it. However, it hasn’t stopped club members getting out and about across […]
HPPCC update
Dear Paddler Saturday 23rd November session The Trustees have taken the decision to again cancel the Saturday session this week. Whilst the river levels are now falling and the river is back within its bank the quality of the water both on the river and in the lake is very poor. Therefore we have decided […]
Another round up from HPPCC
Dear Paddler Welcome to another update from the club. As you will be aware water levels are now at a record high in the area with a lot of local flooding. The club has therefore taken the decision to cancel the Saturday session for the 16th of November for an unprecedented 3rd consecutive week. For […]
Saturday 9th November and Fireworks paddle – URGENT
Dear [first name] We have had a message from NKC saying due to the levels of the Trent, the Fireworks paddle tomorrow night has been cancelled. The water is at a very high level, and travelling very swiftly and so is dangerous. Thanks to NKC and Callum for organising this. We have just spoken to […]
Firework paddle and Saturday sessions
Dear Paddler The firework paddle will be taking place this Saturday evening which is starting at Notts kayak Club, by the Forest Ground. However, this is a peer paddle, so you should be confident about your ability to paddle upstream against the flow and any wind for about an hour, and to take care of […]
Important information about Saturday 2nd November
Dear Paddler The club have taken the decision to cancel the Recreation session on Saturday morning the 2nd of November. This is due to a lack of coaches, a lack of paddlers and a certain small Rugby match that is taking place. This doesn’t affect the evening pool session or the Sheltered Water Training course. […]
Touring trips and a Christmas do.
Dear Paddler I am delighted that Chris Newcombe and Dave Guntrip are now putting the programme of trips together for the autumn and new year. All of the club trips will be advertised on the club website and through the newsletter, and booking is through the event portal. There are no charges for these trips, […]
A big Thank You and an opportunity
Dear Paddler A massive thank you to all those who came last Saturday and helped clear the compound, it is amazing what a difference 20-25 people can make when they all pull together. If you now visit the compound you will find that the boat storage has been changed, please return boats to where you […]