When can I go out?

Lucy has been freshly painted for the new paddling season and is looking forward to being taken out! More

Paddlers for Life, Windermere held their pre-season water confidence session.

Paddlers for Life, Windermere held their pre-season water confidence session. Sixteen paddlers, including several new members, met at Kendal's Lakes Leisure Pool. Louisa, Megan and Nick explained appropriate clothing for paddling safety, use of Buoyancy Aids, the 'Buddy' system and some simple things to do when in ... More

Tattoo Fundraising Day

Tattoo Fundraising Day Sue organised this fundraising day in Chorley. Ian and Claire, local tattooists aimed for a fun day where people could get a little 'pink' tattoo. Sue says" What a great day. There was a steady stream of people all day visiting the Pink day. Ann was the first customer of the day, and she was ... More

Sian Lewis’s Abseil Fundraising. A presentation to say ‘Thank You!’

Sian Lewis's Abseil Fundraising. Paddlers for Life acknowledged Sian Lewis's fantastic fund raising efforts at Trinity School in Carlisle at a celebration assembly. In June 2012 Sian, and many fellow students, friends and a few intrepid paddlers, abseiled 140 feet down Carlisle Civic Centre. This was made possible ... More

Hawaiian breast cancer survivor paddlers.

Hawaiian survivor paddlers. While travelling on their Hawaiian Adventure Sue and Peter met a fellow team of cancer survivor paddlers. They paddle outrigger canoes instead of dragon boats but clearly have as much fun as we do! Looks like Paddlers for Life's next boat purchase might be an OC4 or OC6 Hawaiian style ... More

Another wonderfully successful Silverdale Coffee Morning.

Silverdale Coffee Morning fund raiser. While other members travelled from Salford, Chorley, Kendal, Lancaster, Morecambe, Penrith and Carlise to help out at Silverdale's Gaskell Hall. Mags' organisation and preparation and the kind help and support of Silverdale Coffee Morning regulars as well as the generous ... More

The Red Dragon Steps out in Staveley for the Winter Festival

The Red Dragon Steps out in Staveley for the Winter Festival. Decked out in lights and with flames in her mouth, our red dragon led the procession in the Staveley Winter Festival, with Helen Shacklady bravely carrying the head and Lynn, Barbara and Steph moving the body. Outside the dragon, Sandra guided us from the Eagle ... More

Christmas Dinner 2012

Paddlers for Life enjoyed a fABBAulous Christmas Dinner. Paddlers for Life enjoyed a fabulous Christmas Meal at Low Wood Hotel in their end of season bash! More

A Tribute to Sue and Ann, Paddlers for Life AGM.

A Tribute to Sue and Ann, Paddlers for Life AGM. Strength, Courage, Hope, Love. At the AGM we extended a huge thanks to Sue and Ann for all their inspirational work for Paddlers for Life. Judy organised gorgeous baskets of flowers representing the colours of our paddle logo, including, as a keepsake, a Christmas star. ... More

Paddle in Pink Day

Breast cancer awareness in October. Eighteen paddlers and a helm from Paddlers for Life, Windermere celebrated and publicised Wear It Pink day. The event raises funds for the charity Breast Cancer Campaign who identify and fund breast cancer research projects with the greatest potential to save and improve lives ... More