Paddlers for Life new Dragon Boat, Artemis Phyllis, appeared in the Lake District Boat Club Boat Parade.

Paddlers for Life new Dragon Boat, Artemis Phyllis, appeared in the Lake District Boat Club Boat Parade. The boat was themed for the Jubilee year. These paddlers for Life members created this... Then paddled down to Bowness-on-Windermere to win the "Best Team Boat" in the boat parade. More

In solidarity with the London Olympics Lucy carried the ‘Olympic Torch’ over Windermere.

As the London Olympics get into their stride Aly and John took turns helming Lucy as Tony nominated himself torchbearer whilst drumming. That left June, Lynn, Steph, Nick, Bill, Eunice, Sue P-J, Janet, Rowena and Chris to paddle through Olympic themed time trials and other exercises ranging across Windermere from Watere... More

Some Paddlers for Life members have had a busy weekend. Saturday and Sunday 21st and 22nd. July.

Some Paddlers for Life members have had a busy weekend. Saturday and Sunday 21st and 22nd. July. A few members had a hectic Saturday at Upfront Gallery on the next stage of the Dragon Heads. They worked on finishing and painting the heads and also managed to make and decorate bodies for three out of four dragons. One ... More

Silverdale WI visit to try their hand at paddling.

Some members of Silverdale WI visited this afternoon to experience Dragon Boat paddling. The weather forecast predicted windy conditions and Peter was keeping his eye on the wind as regular paddlers accompanied the visitors in rather choppy waters. More

Artemis Diana has moved to Manchester. July 201

Artemis Diana has moved to Manchester. Her first outing was for Paddlers for Life, Manchester 'Taster Day' Brilliant work Ann and Diet! Your visitors had a great paddle and came away from their first experience looking very enthusiastic.               &n... More

‘Au revoir’ Artemis Diana.

'Au revoir' Artemis Diana. Today paddlers took Artemis Diana on a final tour of Windermere. Soon she moves to her new home with Paddlers for Life Manchester at Debdale Park. Paddlers expressed their pleasure to think that she will provide the same wonderful experiences of dragon boat paddling in her new home for ... More

Sue Cogley, Paddlers for Life Trustee, carries the Olympic Torch.

Sue is enjoying every minute.                     A much deserved honour! June nominated her in recognition for all her hard work in founding, establishing, organising and guiding Paddlers for Life Breast Cancer Survivor Dragon Boat ... More

Paddlers for Life accompany the Olympic Torch as it is carried on the Tern into Bowness-on-Windermere.

Artemis Diana and Artemis Phyllis were paddled by a mixed crew of Paddlers for Life cancer survivors, supporters and NHS staff from Low Wood to Bowness to meet and accompany the Tern as it carried the Olympic Torch across Windermere. On a misty and atmospheric evening paddlers were in great spirits as we approached the ... More

Fund raising Abseil down the face of Carlisle Civic Centre. Sunday 10th. June.

Sian, Judy and Steve did a wonderful job of planning and organising this event raising funds for Paddlers for Life.             Jo, Helen, Barbara, Judy, Nick, Louisa, Eunice, Fran, and Steve all took their turn along with many of Sian's student friends from her ... More

What an amazing experience our Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Pageant paddle was!

Well, we did it! Paddlers for Life in the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Pageant. What an amazing experience our Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Pageant paddle was! All 12.94 miles of it!               Here we are on a YouTube ... More