20 Results for year: 2020
Nordic walking in Lancaster
Paddlers for Life Windermere trustees have arranged a programme of activities for members during the off season months and pandemic measures.
One of the activities is Nordic walking at two venues in Askham in N Lakes using Lowther Park and Lancaster using Williamson Park. They are organised ...
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Flower Ceremony and Thanks to Paul
Borrans Park Ambleside Sunday 25 October
2020
Barbara writes:-
From Penrith, over the elegant newly opened bridge at Pooley Bridge, along Ullswater, up Kirkstone Pass in horizontal rain. First view of Windermere, a magical and mystical silver sheen shimmering on the lake. Over ...
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Although we were not able to paddle or meet in 'bubbles' for this end of season flower ceremony paddlers were able to meet virtually via video conference.
June chose to mark the occasion by decorating a sculpture which is a local landmark at Bare near Morecambe and has special meaning and memories for her.
The ...
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There are many people and groups in the locality and across the country and wider world who have given our team generous support.
One such group is the Three River Serpents, the 'Serpees', who are a UK league dragon boat team based in Durham.
This is one of their dragon boats on loan at the Paddlers for Life inaugu...
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Eye-dotting is 'awakening our dragons' to gain their protection.
Part of the tradition of Chinese dragon boating festivals centres on the dragon heads of the dragon boats.
Its origins are in this tradition told here.
This year the team experienced the traditional painting of the dragons eyes remotely via Zoom video ...
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June over past years.
June is the month for 'dotting the eyes' of our dragons and has also been a month for coaching and preparation for various events.
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Nick's off the water experience.
On my daily cycle rides during the pandemic lock down I have frequently traveled along the Lancaster Canal both north and south of Lancaster.
Every time I go under this bridge that carries the new Bay Gateway road over the Lancaster Canal towards Hest Bank I can't help but think of this ...
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Wonderful memories in the picture galleries.
Paddlers have participated in so many amazing events and activities over twelve paddling seasons.
This quiz encourages you to look in the galleries and find the picture represented by a picture snippet.
Which gallery?
You can complete your answers online here, or ...
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This is the last of the jigsaws for now.
A little easier than yesterday with fewer trees and more clues! You can change the number of pieces by clicking the 3x3 grid button for fewer, larger pieces on smaller devices.
If you still need more puzzles go here. You can use website photos for puzzles if you wish. Just find ...
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'Dotting the eyes' of our dragon boat heads is an annual event in our calendar.
We 'awaken the dragons' in a traditional ceremony in order that we have their protection.
Jigsaw Puzzle
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