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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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#ShePaddles Weekender, Broadways Meadow, Barrow-upon-Soar
“Something for everyone, and never a dull moment.”
Anneka Jones
Sep 6, 20232 min read
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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
Jun 18, 20231 min read
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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
Mar 27, 20235 min read
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PaddlePlus Annual Report 2021-22
Download and read our annual report here. #annualreport #2021 #2022 #AGM
Anneka Jones
Jan 19, 20231 min read
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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
Oct 14, 20221 min read
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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...
Anneka Jones
Oct 14, 20221 min read
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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...
Dean Macken
Mar 31, 20222 min read
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Canolfan Tryweryn
March 2022 By Jamie Crichton
Dean Macken
Mar 31, 20221 min read
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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
Mar 13, 20221 min read
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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...
Anneka Jones
Mar 13, 20222 min read
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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
Mar 9, 20224 min read
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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
Mar 8, 20222 min read
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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...
Dean Macken
Feb 26, 20221 min read
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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...
Naomi Mitchell
Jan 22, 20222 min read
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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
Nov 14, 202111 min read
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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
Nov 14, 20213 min read
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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
Oct 3, 20214 min read
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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
Oct 2, 20212 min read
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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
Sep 30, 20211 min read
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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...
Dean Macken
Sep 28, 20212 min read
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