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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
Mar 27, 20235 min read
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...
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Anneka Jones
Oct 14, 20221 min read
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 -...
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Anneka Jones
Oct 14, 20221 min read
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...
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Dean Macken
Mar 31, 20222 min read
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...
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Anneka Jones
Mar 13, 20221 min read
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...
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Anneka Jones
Mar 13, 20222 min read
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...
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Naomi Mitchell
Jan 22, 20222 min read
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...
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Dean Macken
Aug 31, 20211 min read
PaddlePlus Wye Camp 2021
By Jamie Crichton Much belated video of last years Wye camp, sincere apologies for the delay.
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Dean Macken
Aug 30, 20212 min read
Anna's trip from Lower Lydbrook - Aug 21
Sunday, 29th August 2021 Lower Lydbrook to Monmouth Rowing Club Written by Anna-Louise This was my first Wye Camp, and I enjoyed every...
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Dean Macken
Aug 30, 20213 min read
Alexia's trip from Lower Lydbrook - Aug 21
Sunday, 29th August 2021 My paddle from Lower Lydbrook to Monmouth Rowing Club Written by Alexia-Marie On Sunday at Wye Camp, I did the...
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Dean Macken
Aug 30, 20213 min read
Penny's trip from Lower Lydbrook - August 2021
Sunday, 29th August 2021 Wye Camp, Lower Lydbrook to Monmouth Rowing Club Sunday 29th August 2021, written by Penny Jones, aged 9 Hi, I’m...
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Dean Macken
Aug 30, 20211 min read
Elsbeth's trip from Lower Lydbrook - August 2021
Sunday, 29th August 2021 Wye Camp, Lower Lydbrook to Monmouth Rowing Club 29th August 2021, written by Elsbeth Magrath, age 6 I liked...
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Dean Macken
Aug 16, 20213 min read
Saddington Tunnel - August 2021
Tuesday, 17th August 2021 Saddington Tunnel, The Grand Union Canal, Leicestershire Written by Lizzie Olner Is there a light at the end...
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Dean Macken
Apr 26, 20212 min read
PaddlePlus and Kilby Bridge from a parent’s perspective
Tuesday, 27th April 2021 PaddlePlus and Kilby Bridge from a parent’s perspective Written by Kelly Barber On Tuesday night, I came along...
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Dean Macken
Apr 12, 20212 min read
Introduction to Paddling Session - May 2021
Thursday, 13th May 2021 Intro to Paddling Session Written by Heather Burns On Thursday 13th May after a torrential downpour, eight new...
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Dean Macken
Sep 20, 20205 min read
Three Aquaducts, Stratford - Sept 2020
Monday, 21st September 2020 Cast Iron & Contentment (Three Aqueducts, Stratford Canal) Written by Clive Edwards A quick look at the road...
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Dean Macken
Jun 17, 20202 min read
Barrow Figure of Eight - June 2020
Thursday, 18th June 2020 Written By Penny Jones, Aged 8 (With Help From Her Mum) This was my first time paddling with Whistler and...
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Dean Macken
Jun 17, 20203 min read
Evans Weir Loop - June 2020
Wednesday, 17th June 2020 Written by Clive Edwards After the long lockdown weeks of sunshine, the rain was welcome and water levels were...
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Dean Macken
May 17, 20181 min read
100 Mile Canoe Test 2018
Monday, 28th May 2018 Written by Duncan Jack (volunteer Water Marshal) The 56th annual 100 Miler in May 2018 was as rewarding and...
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Dean Macken
Nov 1, 20092 min read
Hot Potato Paddle
Sunday, 1st November 2009 Written By Steven Walker The day started out with everybody meeting at the centre at half 8 in the morning (on...
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