EDGE, progressive paddlingClub nights are back!
From Wednesday 2nd May. 6-8pm
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It’s a nice low tide to start with so we’ll head out to sea to Cromwell Island, check out all the works they’re doing there, and then drift back to the Arch.
Saturday 21st April, 11:30am – 5pm
Brentford Lock, Grand Union Canal. Come down to the canalside – you can’t miss us. For ages 8 – 108, no experience necessary.A nominal donation may apply (eg £2).
If you’re an Edge member or friendly paddler, we’d love you to spare an hour or two volunteering – just get in touch to let us know your availability.
If you’re just looking for a stretch and paddle, come down to Edge’s canalside base to try out kayaking or paddleboarding. All equipment and friendly coaches provided, no RSVP required, just turn up.
We’re running these taster sessions as part of the celebrations for St George’s Day (actually 23rd but Saturday’s a much better day for a party) in conjunction with our partners Isis and Brentford Boating Arch. Fingers crossed for the return of the sunshine.
See you there!
Chelsea Kayak Club invites you to “London’s Lost Rivers” – A talk by Tom Bolton
6.30pm, Sunday 15th April, talk starts at 7.00pm and should last around an hour.
Draft House Westbridge, 74-76 Battersea Bridge Road, London, SW11 3AG
Thank you Nick White
When we think of London’s river, the vast thoroughfare of the Thames immediately springs to mind. But this ancient city was built around other rivers too – and traces of these still remain, for those who know where to look.
Author of “London’s Lost Rivers: A Walker’s Guide”, Tom Bolton will guide you beyond the dark apertures that line the Thames at low water and reveal the secret network that spreads across the city, from picturesque Hampstead in the North to the hidden suburbs of South London, and runs beneath some of London’s most iconic and historic sites.
So, if you wish to discover why the Oval is oval; what spirit was made with Fleet water; which buried river was known as the Tigris and which the Nile; which part of south London was the world’s lavender capital; and which rivers flow under the Bank of England and Buckingham Palace – then join us for this special evening.
The talk will be held upstairs at the Draft House Westbridge (just south of Battersea Bridge – details below). The Westbridge does excellent food and an amazing range of beers, if you want to stay for something to eat and drink after.
It promises to be an informative and entertaining evening and also a great opportunity to meet up with paddlers from other clubs. I hope you can join us.
Please reply to rivertalk@alexhester.com if you wish to attend, as there are limited spaces available. A donation of £5 would be greatly appreciated to go towards the speakers meal,drinks and expenses.
RSVP: rivertalk@alexhester.com
19-22nd April 2012, Brentford Boating Arch
£150-£199 per person, depending on numbers
This is your chance to train up so you can lead on the canal or in the pool, earn some extra cash in the summer, or build on your communication skills and confidence dealing with people. Of course becoming a volunteer coach is a great way of sustaining paddling in West London too!
Email us if you have any questions or would like to book your place asap!
EDGE, working in partnership with Brentford FC Community Sports Trust.
