32 Results for year: 2009
Paddlers for Life survivors and supporters teams together with 27 other teams took part in the Dragon Boat Regatta for Weston Park Hospital Cancer Charity.
A great day was had by all, the supporters team managed a magnificent 4th place with the survivors team creditably mid placed.
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Silverdale Art Group recently had their annual exhibition - part of the Silverdale and Arnside Art Trail, and this year they chose Paddlers for Life as their charity. During the event donations were made by members of the public attending the exhibition. The group also helped to raise awareness of Paddlers for Life with ...
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Paddlers for Life members were delighted to welcome survivors and supporters from Dumfries, Breast Foot Forward, Dumfries, joined us for a come and try day. Their effort in the boat for first timers was fantastic. We hope that this brief introduction to the sport of Dragon Boating has whet their appetite, and we look ...
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Three more commemorative plaques were added to Artemis Diana today, Paddlers for Life wish to express our thanks for the generous donations received.
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Paddlers for Life took part in the Inaugural Summer Solstice Race organised by Windermere Kayak.
The day started with the Dotting of our Dragon's eyes by Julie Armitage of the NHS North Lancashire. Both of Paddler's dragon boats took part in the event together with 28 other self powered craft. The paddle started at ...
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Paddlers are delighted to acknowledge the generous donation made by Diane Macdonald, NHS North Lancashire following the auction of tickets to see Boyzone in Concert. Diane is shown presenting the tickets to the lucky winner!
There were certainly no disappointments...Diane and her daughter went to see them on another ...
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The power of the paddle. Members were pleased to welcome Barbara Partridge who lives in Birmingham, Barbara got contacted Paddlers for Life whilst on holiday in Keswick, and after a fabulous day she has been put in touch with her local dragon boat team. Photograph below shows Barbara (back right) taking her place in one ...
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This craft will be used to assist in training and events, as well as giving reassurance to members - if necessary! The boat is seen in action below.
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Members were pleased to welcome Donna and Margaret from Tasmania, who ventured out on a blustery Windermere day.
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Fantastic start to the
2009 season, beautiful sunny weather and over 40 paddlers enjoying a full day on the water plus an easter egg hunt!
Pictures by Sue Cogley Chairman Paddlers for Life.
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