Pool of Life Regatta in Liverpool.

Pool of Life Regatta in Liverpool.

Pool of Life Regatta in Liverpool. We dressed Aloha Aloha in memory of Sue and this was just before our last race. Our first race was dedicated to Sue it was a 350 mtr and our timings went as follows race 1, 2.16, race 2, 2.12 , Race 3, 2.08 and final race timings were smashed with 1.59. Everyone really enjoyed it ... More

University of the Third Age visit with some French exchange visitors.

Two full boats of paddlers and lovely paddling conditions made for a gorgeous day of paddling for members and visitors. More

All Hands on Deck

All Hands on Deck. Paddlers come together to make sure boats and other equipment are clean, well maintained and ready for the new paddling season. Roz leads the proceedings. It is also an opportunity for newer members to learn how to 'dress' the boat ready for a paddling session and get other equipment ready. Members are ... More

Pre-season fitness session.

Pre-season fitness session. Some members attended a fitness session at Kendal Leisure Centre to keep fitness ready for the 2018 season. There is much to do to be ready for the July Festival in Florence.   More

Down and Ready Day

Down and Ready Day As the paddling season approaches Paddlers for Life Windermere prepare by coming together to review procedures for getting the boat on the water, paddling and safety. It is a busy day full of hard work by all the members with Roz leading and keeping everyone on task! Seriously though, we had a ... More

Sue Cogley, a founder member of Paddlers for Life breast cancer survivor dragon boat team.

Sue Cogley, a founder member of Paddlers for Life breast cancer survivor dragon boat team. This was the day, amongst a crowded and over-flowing room of family and friends, Paddlers for Life members and supporters said our ‘Goodbye’ to Sue. Her guiding hand was very apparent in Sue’s ‘Celebration of Life’ and it ... More

Coffee Morning fundraiser at Silverdale.

Our New Season is on its way starting with the 8th. Coffee Morning fundraiser at Silverdale. The Coffee Morning Fundraiser was on Saturday 27th. January in the Gaskell Memorial Hall, Emesgate Lane, Silverdale. As usual members of Paddlers for Life Windermere and the stalwart supporters in Silverdale covered the stalls, ... More

Paddlers for Life Windermere AGM 2017

Paddlers for Life Windermere AGM The AGM was held at Staveley Village Hall. There were reports from the trustees. Heartfelt thanks to Rowena and Steph who stepped down as trustees after being trustees for the three year term maximum allowed for in the constitution. Irene, Jill and Roz were voted in as new trustees and ... More

Abba Night Fundraiser

Abba Night Fundraiser In the evening after the AGM the village hall was used for an ABBA Night fundraiser organised by Sandra and Steve. This was a sellout event with many paddlers and supporters enjoying a wonderful night of music. Lots of members attended and many helped decorate the hall, served on the bar and sold ... More

Paddlers for Life Windermere Fundraiser for Florence

Paddlers for Life Windermere Fundraiser in Silverdale. What a magnificent fundraising effort from the residents of Silverdale supporting Paddlers for Life yet again with such warmth and enthusiasm. Mags, June, Val, Kathy, Muriel and Fenella did an amazing job of organising this event and many PfLW members and supporters ... More