Anneka Jones
#ShePaddles Weekender, Broadways Meadow, Barrow-upon-Soar
“Something for everyone, and never a dull moment.”
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Trips Reports & News Stories
Here you'll find our recent news stories and fantastic members' trip reports. It's another way to get to know what PaddlePlus is all about and the people that make up our club. If you'd like to write a trip report of your own, please get in touch.
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Anneka Jones
A Paddle to the Cafe, River Soar
Written by Maria V Sunday 21st May 2023 “On trips like this, the coffee tastes richer, the cake is more delicious, and the mind discovers...
Anneka Jones
The Dee (Lower), Llangollen to Ty Mawr
Not, The Severn, Newtown to Abermule Written by Clive Edwards Saturday 25th March 2023 “The river was choppy, full of small wavelets and...
Anneka Jones
PaddlePlus Annual Report 2021-22
Download and read our annual report here. #annualreport #2021 #2022 #AGM
Anneka Jones
Paddle to the Cafe
Written by Naomi and Nicia, September 2022 We had a great day yesterday paddling the Evan's Loop. Quite a few "firsts" for the group -...
Anneka Jones
Kilby nights
Written by Sarah, October 2022 Joined the family session this evening at Kilby for what I suspect will be my last evening SUP of the...
Dean Macken
Survey Action - Structured Learning
Firstly, thanks to everyone who completed the survey – you’re helping shape the club for it’s members. Although we’ve not had chance to...
Anneka Jones
ECHOOOO!!!
There is Light at the End of Saddington Tunnel The Grand Union Canal Sunday 13th March 2022 Simon’s story, interpreted by Mary Simon said...
Anneka Jones
There is light at the end of Saddington Tunnel!
At a very leisurely Sunday morning hour, we met up at Kilby Bridge and were chauffeured to the launch point where the Grand Union crosses...
Dean Macken
River Tees, The Rumour Tour (Cotherstone to Barnard Castle)
Saturday, 26th February 2022 Written by Clive Edwards The day started early and bright, 6.50am - the trailer and minibus were being...
Dean Macken
River Tees, Cotherstone to Barnard Castle
Written by Cian Murray, age 14 My report includes a Yay for Cian no swims! It was an early start to our Saturday, with a clear bright...
Dean Macken
A note from Clive on our recent Quality Club Status
I’d like to comment on the award by British Canoeing to PaddlePlus (a now registered ‘Quality Club’). I feel that Saturday’s paddle (on...
Evans Loop to Bitsy’s The Grand Union Canal & River Soar
I was a little nervous to set out on the first trip I have organised, but all of the friendly faces gathered at LOPC definitely helped me...
Dean Macken
Tees Weekend - November 2021
Sunday, 14th November 2021 Tees Weekend – Scott’s brain dump :) Written by Scott Barber Grab your self a coffee and a pack of biscuits,...
Dean Macken
Tees Weekend, Awards - Nov 2021
Sunday, 14th November 2021 Tees Weekend - Clive's Awards Written by Clive Edwards Too much to write about to cover the weekend, could...
Dean Macken
Caving Trip down Giants Hole (16+) Oct 21
Sunday, 3rd October 2021 Our Epic Caving Experience Written by Ruth Horne-Turner As I was hauling my sodden-self up a spindly, dangling,...
Dean Macken
Darley Dale to Matlock - Oct 2021
Saturday, 2nd October 2021 Darley Dale Bridge to Matlock Written by Clive Edwards Thanks to Dean and Derek for doing the driving and...
Dean Macken
Thank you from Simon's mum
This heartfelt thank you was sent in by Simon's mum. Simon is a special member of our club and we enjoy his company: Hi, I have read the...
Dean Macken
My climbing day at Stanage Edge - Sept 2020
Monday, 28th September 2020 My Climbing Day at Stanage Edge, Peak District Written by George Barber, aged 8 When I got up I was so...
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