Sunday 14 December 2008

Walton Small Boats Head, 2008

Hi!

Just a quick post, as have received some news from Clio's racing at the weekend. She was at the Walton Small Boats Head...and won both of her events!!

Clio was 1st in the WS4 single (by just 1 second!!) and also 1st in the WJ16, with the fastest time of all the junior races.

This is really fantastic and I hope to have more details to post here soon...

(PS - just imagine if she hadn't been coming to circuits and had lost by 1 second!)

Wednesday 26 November 2008

GB Junior Trials, Boston, 22nd November, 2008


Chris Jillings reports from Boston...

"A strong, bitterly cold North-westerly swept across the fens on Saturday morning as the country's best Junior men and Junior women assembled for the first Long Distance trials of the season. To the outside eye it looked just like another sculling head - an orderly queue taking their turn to boat and paddle up to the start, but the nervous tension in the athletes was very evident.

This was Clio's first foray into the GB selection process and she performed extremely well on the day. In the morning the Junior men had paddled the 5K to the start, marshalled in groups and then used the huge tail wind to help them home, 5K back down the course to Boston Rowing Club. By the time the women boated white horses were topping the waves in the finishing straight - Ahh, Deben conditions we thought, but the organisers bottled it and shortened their run to 3100 metres, to finish just before the final downwind leg!

Clio sculled powerfully and kept long in the tail wind, just holding her rating below the official restriction cap of 28 - tough these selection trials! With just about every top Junior in the country present, she finished 7th in her class of 18, and we look forward to going back for the next round in February - hopefully! Well done."

Yes, very well done, Clio!!

Monday 17 November 2008

Norfolk Sculls, Sat 15th November 2008

On Saturday Clio, Chris, Em, Jamie, John, Malcolm, Neil, Tim and I all went off to Norwich to race in the Norfolk Sculls head. At 4600m, the main course is one of the longest in our area, and there are plenty of tricky corners and willow trees for scullers to steer round along the way. There is also a shorter course for juniors and novices.

I had the pleasure of spectating on the bank for the first division, so saw Em, Clio, Tim, Chris and Malcolm speeding past in their singles...as ever there was stiff competition between the latter three! Then, in the afternoon the Cawthorns teamed up in a 2x and it was also my turn to take to the water in a double with Malcolm, while Clio teamed up with some girls from Norwich in a quad. John also joined in the 1x battle with Tim and Chris, while Em gave the shorter course her best shot again.

The Norwich club put on the usual great selection of food after the event, but even lots of cake didn't soften the blow of loosing out in the S3 mix doubles by a mere 3 seconds!!

Full results can be found on the NRC homepage: http://www.norwichrowingclub.co.uk/

Well done to everyone...and let's see if we can build on these results at the Carrow Cup in a few weeks' time.

Sunday 9 November 2008

Circuits

Hi!

Just a reminder that Wednesday evening circuits have now started up again - yay!!

They consist of a short warm-up, followed by a series of old-school circuits including exercises such as press-ups, sit-ups, bench hops and so on. Whatever your fitness level, it's a great way to keep up training during the winter.

Circuits times: 18.45hrs until approx. 20:15hrs
Venue: the old-fashioned gymnasium at Farlingaye High School, Ransom Road, Woodbridge
Costs: £4 per session or £20 for ten weeks
What to bring: clean trainers, water, and a towel (for if you get sweaty, as you should if you're putting enough effort in!)

See you there!

Wednesday 22 October 2008

DRC AGM 2008

This year's AGM will take place on:

Tuesday November 4th, in the back room of the Bull Hotel, Woodbridge at 8pm.

See you there to elect the new committee, hear reports on accounts and other activities from the past year...and to discuss any other club business you like. This is your chance to have your say - don't miss out!

Nominations for committee positions should go to Nicola Notcutt.

Monday 13 October 2008

Pairs Head, October 2008

On Saturday 11th October, Clio and Chris took part in the Pairs Head and enjoyed lovely conditions out on the Thames (for once!). Full details and results can be found on the official website:

http://www.pairshead.co.uk/PHframeset.html

Well done to them both and we look forward to seeing more results soon as we get into the head race season proper...

Thursday 25 September 2008

DRC at Boston Marathon, 2008, Part II

Firstly, many apologies to Tim and Simon - I forgot to mention that they also took part in the race this year. As part of a composite VIII, they smashed the course record they set last year by about 10 minutes!!
And here is an account of the race from Malcolm:
"It was only 2 weeks before, and after some behind the scenes coaching from Captain Anna, that Ian and I decided to enter the Boston Marathon – something I had always wanted to do but had never quite taken the plunge. Our training consisted of two short Wednesday night outings. The first was a rather un-synchronised affair but the second was better. Being only slightly competitive I had worked out that we should be able to achieve 5 minutes splits as a target.

We arrived at the start early and I bumped into Simon Newton and Tim Earnshaw who were racing in an eight. They were setting off 15miniutes after us and Tim mumbled something about one of the crew wanting to beat the record they set last year. They all seemed in good spirits.

Our start time was not until 11:30 so we had plenty of time beforehand to faff. We prepared the boat and loaded it up with GPS clock, schedule of split times, a map, cereal bars, Jaffa cakes, water and a banana! Finally we boated and got to the start line. At last we were off!

I think our nerves showed when we managed to get tangled in the reeds twice in the first kilometre. Finally we settled down and the pace picked up. We quickly started passing boats. I didn’t dare tell Ian how quickly we where going. Our next 7 Km were all under 4:30 splits! By that time we were getting close to Bardney Lock (13.5km) where you have to get out the boat and lift it over the lock. We overtook a mixed four and a couple of single sculls to arrive with a clear landing stage. No time to loose. We jump out, hitched the blades to the boat and lifted it across the bank. Again no delay in boating and we’re off. We agreed to stop shortly after at about 18 km for our first drink.

Thing were going well. We were holding a steady pace and the kms passed. I kept checking the split times against the schedule. It was nearly too quick to believe. I just said to Ian we were on target. I didn’t say what target! We passed the half way mark (25.5 km) in 1h 56m which was just under a 4 hour pace! I felt good, but perhaps not surprisingly the pace was beginning to slip a bit. There wasn’t quite so much push in the old legs now.

We took a long stop at 30 km for a cereal bar and water. When we set of the boat felt heavy. We kept pushing but the speed would not pick up and the pace was slow. Can a cereal bar really do that? Ian was finding it difficult to hold a steady course. The boat kept pulling right. We were all over the place – it was like we had spent a long evening in the Cherry Tree! There must be something caught on the skeg. After about 3 km and a slight altercation with a single scull we realised we had to stop. We found a pontoon and attempted to land. It was too high and we were going to end up in the drink. Things were getting a bit tense! We gave in and decided to back up and hoped that would clear it. We set of again and the boat immediately sprung back into life. If only we had tried that earlier!

The pace quickened again and soon we were managing under 5m splits again. It was here that Simon and Tim finally caught us up – at about 36 km with a loud shout of “Come on Deben”. It was good to hear as my legs were now beginning to hurt. To say the eight was going quickly was an understatement.

We passed the 38 km timing mark at 3h 5m. We were still on a good pace with only about an hour left.

I began to find things a bit more challenging now and got a cramp in my left leg. We stop briefly for a drink and pushed on. But at 39 km Armageddon broke out. It felt like I had cramp in every muscle in my body: legs, arms, shoulders, and hands. We came to an abrupt halt. It felt like the race was going end there and then. Out came the emergency banana and a drink. It felt like we had stopped for hours, but it was only a few of minutes. I wanted to push on and we eased off gently. The pace was slow but for me it was now a matter of finishing. Ian was doing all the work – I was just trying to move the blades in time. All that kept going through my mind was “I’m glade I’m not in a single!” I must have been a bit wobbly because Ian kept asking me if I was alright? Apparently I had gone quiet and my head was wobbling side to side! After another couple of brief stops Langrick Bridge arrived (43.5 km). I was staring to row again and the pace picked up a bit. Was it the emergency banana? Then the 45 km marker passed. I asked for a final stop, drank the last of my water and we set off. “Only the run back from Waldringfield left,” Ian tells me! We pushed on. At 48 km you could hear the public address system in the distance. It is amazing how the pace picks up at the end. We did the last km in 4:50. Where did that come from? Suddenly we passed the 50 km sign and then the finish line. I stopped the watch and it showed 4h 13m. I was totally exhausted. We landed and I could barely pick the boat up. Luckily Ian’s son was there or I would have dropped it. With a very slow walk I got to the car and lay on the floor. Would I ever do that again? Ian was amazingly sprightly, running around de-rigging the boat! After half an hour of stuffing cereal bars and water in me I managed to get up and sit in the car. And within an hour we were talking about doing it again. I’m mad!

The next day I felt surprisingly good, considering the pain during the race. I felt even better at lunchtime when the results were posted and found out we had won the Novice 2x by over 10 minutes and that Tim and Simon had smashed there previous record with a time of 3h 24m in the eight. What a result!"

Monday 22 September 2008

DRC at Boston Marathon, 2008

The Boston Rowing Marathon is now firmly marked as a regular event on the Parke calendar, along with family birthdays, Christmas and Easter...
This year was the 5th time Ian took part in the event and this time the target was the Novice 2x category prize, as he and Malcolm set out on the epic 31-mile journey from Lincoln to Boston, stopping only to climb over a lock and take on essential food and drink.
I'm hoping one of them will give me a description of the day in their own words (watch this space), but for now, let me just congratulate them both on a fantastic result: 1st in their category, with a time of 4hrs 13mins!

Full results and more information about the event can be found here:

Monday 8 September 2008

Cambridge Autumn Regatta, 2008


Sunday 7th September dawned rather damp and grey, but Bryony, Clio, Em, Malcolm, Roger, Tim and I set off to race in Cambridge nevertheless.



In the men's singles, Tim soon cruised through his first heat and then it was time for a rather different sort of Deben Challenge - Roger vs Malcolm in the vet novice singles. Roger took the lead at the start, but Malcolm wasn't going to give up without a fight. As they neared half way, he drew level again and then gradually pulled ahead to take the race.

Next up were Bryony and Em in their WJ16 doubles against two girls from Rob Roy. The rain poured down, but they rowed on undeterred and put in a strong performance, especially considering that it was Bryony's first race.





In the mixed doubles, Malcolm and eased comfortably through our first heat, but were then convincingly beaten in the final by a double from Champion of the Thames RC.


Clio had a very close race in her single, but couldn't quite catch her opponent from Peterborough. She made up for that by looking very smooth in a composite quad with three girls from Norwich - if only their final hadn't been cancelled, I'm sure they would have done very well.

Tim then made it through his next Vet C heat, but was also beaten in the final.


By this time thunder was rumbling, lightning was flashing, rain was pouring and the racing was suspended. We were left to shelter in the refreshments tent, anxiously awaiting the final of the Vet Novice 1x...Malcolm against Tim. Just as it looked as if there might be a break in the clouds, there was an announcement to say that the rest of the racing had been cancelled as there wouldn't be enough time to finish all the finals before dark. It was a disappointing end to what had been a fun day, but I'm sure there'll be another chance for Tim and Malcolm to find out who's really fastest...

Saturday 16 August 2008

Peterborough Summer Regatta, 2008


Chris Jillings reports on Peterborough Summer Regatta:



It all came good at the weekend for Clio at the Peterborough Summer Regatta winning on both days and coming home with a nice matched pair of pots. As there is no J15 at this weekend Clio moved up to WJ16 and emphatically trounced her older opporsition on both days.

The wind blew stiffly on each day (and through the campsite all night!!) and unusually for Peterborough, it was pointing straight down the course - recodbreaking conditions! Clio was out of the gate with her usual confidence and was never behind, drawing away with every stroke for a 2-length win. Urged onby the coach from a rapidly moving bicycle, our star performer just missed equaling the W Junior 15's course record by 1 second!!

Another suprise greeted us at prize-giving - winning her first WJ16 race means Clio is no-longer a Novice. A clipped card now shows an S4 sculler - well done!!

500 metre sprint day on Sunday and a stronger tail wind was lifting Deben-sized waves at the bottom end of the course. Many of the less experienced were struggling with blade clearance and a couple of major crabs were spotted in the 'beginner' crews. Back in her "favourite" Lane 1 again for the evening's straight final Clio's start sequence gave her a half-length lead and relentless leg drive produced a win by clear water. A well-deserved holiday now awaits!

Tuesday 29 July 2008

St Neots Regatta

What a tranquil sight the regatta looked from a distance!

Congratulations to everyone who took part in the regatta at the weekend and many thanks to those who came along to support us.

Here are some photos to give a flavour of the weekend...they do say one picture is as good as a thousand words, which is just as well as I've no time to write much more!



Bankside support and post-race chilling is a vital part of any regatta. (Malcolm, Clare, Phil, Roger, Em, Clio)

"Bring on the final!" (Clare & Anna)

(above) Ready to race

(below) Clio crosses the finish line

(below) Clare and Malcolm soon after the start

(above) Em in a nail-biting semi-final

(below) Chris Jillings crosses the line

The pressure's on for Tim

Tuesday 8 July 2008

Henley Royal Regatta, 2008

Tim Earnshaw was in action last week at Henley Royal Regatta and has sent in the report below. I must say it was great to see our club kit out on this very special stretch of water...any more takers for next year??!!

“I had the honour last week of representing Deben Rowing Club at Henley Royal Regatta. We entered a composite crew in the Visitors’ Challenge Cup. Rowing with members of Meles Boat Club, The Tideway Scullers School and Upper Thames Rowing Club we drew Oxford Brooks University in the first round. Oxford Brooks were a 'selected' crew and were, sadly, just to fast for us. None the less it was a fantastic experience to participate again and a real thrill to race over the historic course.

HRR 2008 was also the 20th anniversary of the Tideway Scullers School win in The Thames Challenge Cup (of which I was fortunate enough to be a part). The Stewards very kindly granted us a row past the enclosures during the Saturday tea break and this was dedicated to the lives of Alec Hodges and Marcello Minale who were great rowing philanthropists who did much good for the sport of rowing. In the event we ended up rowing down with Hampton School who won the Princess Elizabeth Challenge Cup that year. Needless to say it got a bit competitive but it great to be able to celebrate the lives of Marcello and Alec in that way.”

Sunday 29 June 2008

St Neots Regatta

Hi! Please click on the link below for details of the regatta and give entry details, race fees and ARA numbers to Anna Morton by Wednesday 16th July if you want to be included in the club entry.
We are taking the trailer and I, for one, will be camping overnight to make the most of the BBQ and disco opportunities!

Monday 9 June 2008

Peterborough Regatta, 2008

While the rest of us were sheltering from the rain and then BBQ-ing, Chris and Cli were up in Peterborough representing the club at the annual regatta there. Hopefully a full report from one of them will follow soon, but I'm sure Clio won't mind me mentioning for now that she came second on both days - a very impressive result at a highly competitive regatta - well done & we all look forward to hearing more details soon...

Woodbridge Regatta

Sunday 8th June witnessed the return of the Woodbridge Regatta and I think it's fair to say that a good day was had by all - even the sun came out to join in the fun!
The DRC main event was a grand BBQ, superbly organised by the Notcutts, staffed by them and their little (and not so little) helpers. Not only was it a 'No Food Miles' event (produce coming from Five Winds, Notcutts and the Cake Shop) and "the only BBQ with a riverside view", but it also tasted pretty good and raised lots of all-important pennies our the clubhouse fund, as well as the official Regatta charities. As the crowds streamed past, Keith made sure as many of them as possible were diverted to try the burgers and hot dogs.

Just behind the BBQ we set up an ergo challenge for anyone who wanted to see if they could beat the target times set by Will, Jane and Alexander.


Then, at 3.30pm we thought perhaps we should show that we did actually go out on the water in our fancy boats sometimes, so Eversons kindly set up a race for us. Starting by the quay at the tidemill, competitors had to row down to the first green channel-marker and, leaving it on their left (surprisingly tricky when you're facing the wrong way!), complete a speedy u-turn and row back up the channel to the finish line, level with the Cruising Club. Terry, John, Roger, Malcolm, Will and I all took part and after Formula1-esque start, Malcolm took the lead as we headed towards the green buoy. Luckily for Will, Malcolm thought he was racing to Ramsholt and back and forgot to turn round, leaving Mr Notcutt to steam ahead as the rest of us wobbled along in his wake to the finish, carefully negotiating all those yachts.


As always, many, many thanks to everyone for helping out on the day and taking part - it was one of those days that made me really proud to be part of our club, so big smiles all round!

Saturday 17 May 2008

Woodbridge Regatta & DRC BBQ Sunday 8th June

As you should know by now, Sunday 8th June is the date of this year's Woodbridge Regatta.
The Grand Opening will take place at 13.45 outside Eversons (and our clubhouse, of course!), where the Mayor will be on hand to formally start things off.
There are a wide range of activities taking place on the day - please click here for a list, or I can email a pdf to you.
DRC will be holding a BBQ, so mark the date in your diary and encourage all your friends, families and colleagues to come along. Please get in touch with Will & Nicola if you will be able to help out as well.
Look forward to seeing you there!

Monday 12 May 2008

City of Cambridge Sprints

Clio won her first pot of the season at the City of Cambridge Sprints on Sunday. Drawn against one of her local rivals and former doubles partnersfrom Rob Roy, it was all to play for in somewhat of a grudge match as they stood one apiece at the start of the regatta.
Drawn on the favoured inside of the short 400m "banana" along the front of the Cambridge boathouses, Clio was not out of the blocks too well against the more specialist Robs sprinter, on her home patch, but dogged determination kept our girl in touch.
With the volume of bank side noisereaching a deafening roar, Clio inched back, lined up for the last 100m and let loose her ever-improving power sprint, passing her opponent in the last few strokes to win by 3 feet.
The long day was capped off with a stylish paddle up the course to collect her pot, as the opposition for the final scratched.
All in all it was a great day's work, made all the more impressive by the fact that she had also competed in the Head to Head in the morning, consisting of back-to-back 2000m pieces down to the A14 bridge.
Congratulations, Clio!! And many thanks to Chris J. for this write-up.

Sunday 6 April 2008

Junior Team-EAST Selection for Clio

A rather belated note to say that, following her success in the regional trials, Clio will once again be representing the eastern region in the Junior Inter-Regional Regatta in Nottingham on April 19th. More information about the event can be found out on the website: http://www.jirr.org/index.html

Anyone who can't remember how well she did last year can also check out our blog archive!

Good luck, Clio! We're all looking forward to hearing how you get on...

Thursday 13 March 2008

DRC Makes a Splash in Cambridge

Cambridge Winter League


This was to be another weekend of windy conditions and off-putting weather forecasts, but fortunately the race went ahead as planned and lots of red t-shirts took to the water in singles, doubles and Raedwald. Ken and Chris started off with their races in the 1st division; Jane & I, the Gentleman's 4+, Clio, Em and Tim raced in the 2nd; Chris and Tim raced for a second time in the 3rd division, whilst John and Terry also went out in their trusty double; finally in division 4 Clare & Em and Ken & Nick battled against the pouring rain and wind in their doubles.



Once again club members put in an excellent effort and it was another really enjoyable day. Sadly the weather wasn't quite as good for photography as last time (and also I was the only one wielding a camera!), but I have a few more to put in the album soon. Full results can be seen at CRA online too.

Two results that deserve a mention right now, however, are wins for Clio in the jnr women's singles (is there any stopping her?!) and for Jane & I in the women's doubles. Hurray!! The boys really have some catching up to do now...

Cambridge Champs Junior Head


For the second year running, Clio (seen here showing off her medal from the NJIRC) represented the club at this special head race for juniors and came away with two prizes - one for her single and one for a composite double.

Thursday 6 March 2008

National Junior Indoor Rowing Championships


Clio took part in the NJIRC yesterday...and came home with a silver medal!!

This is an outstanding result - she hasn't yet told me what her time was, but let's just say I don't think I'll be challenging her to any 2k competitions in the near future (or ever, in fact).

Anyone interested in finding out more about the champs can click on the link above.

WELL DONE, CLIO!!

Monday 25 February 2008

Norwich Head & Capsize Drill

Last weekend was another busy one for DRC...

Norwich Head, Feb 23rd - Clio bravely made the trip across the county boundary and up to Norwich to compete in both her single and a composite double, while Chris Jillings also flew the DRC flag in his single. Clio and her partner from Norwich did particularly well in their race, coming first in their category and second fastest in the whole division. Full results can be found on the Norwich website.

Capsize Drill, Feb 24th - David Hodgkinson organised an excellent session for us to all practice falling out of boats (I'll avoid too many jokes about his experience at that!) and he & Lewis Dann also gave us some basic CPR instruction. I certainly feel a lot more confident about the prospect of tipped out of a scull now (and it turns out that Oliver can knock out a pretty good drum roll when upside down in the water), but hopefully it'll be a while before any of us have to put our new-found skills to the test.

Sunday 17 February 2008

CWL - February 17th 2008

With car thermometers reading -7 as we headed to Cambridge, it could have been a pretty miserable day of getting cold and tired on the water. Luckily the sun soon started warming things up, though, and we could hardly have asked for better conditions.

Ken and Chris braved the 9am start in D1, while the rest of us decided that divisions 2, 3 and 4 were much more civilised. During the rest of the day we had a good turnout from the women (Clio, Clare, Em, Jane, Katherine & Anna) in doubles and singles; Tim battled up and down the river twice in his single, Terry and John teamed up in Reg, the Gentleman's 4+ put in a good effort (despite a little brush with the bank...or was it another boat?) and then kindly stepped aside for the mixed 4+ (Oliver, Simon, Jane & Anna) to take to the water.

At the time of writing, I don't know the results, but can confidently say that we all did really well!!

John Churcher deserves a special mention for rowing the course no less than 6 times (!) and many thanks go to Tim for organising the tow truck and safely transporting the boats to Cambridge and back.


Thanks also to Clare for taking most of these photos (more in the album, please follow right-hand link). As always, feel free to send me any more by email if you'd like me to add them.

Results can be found at CRA online - Well Done DRC!

Monday 28 January 2008

Races in Feb and March

Hello! I just thought I would draw your attention to some good races coming up in the next few weeks.

Cambridge Winter League (17th Feb and 9th March) - As the first leg was cancelled due to flooding and bad weather, the annual series has been shortened to two races. Time is short and it is usually oversubscribed so anyone wishing to enter the Feb stage should contact me asap.

Norwich Head (23rd Feb) - Full details available on the Norwich RC web page. The course is 4,600m upstream on the Yare - it's long, but not liable to flooding (and cancellation) and a good winter challenge. There's also the promise of a warm welcome and post-race refreshments at NRC.

I regret that members wishing to enter will have to organise their own entries and transport for this race, as I am not able to do it.

Cambridge Champs Junior Head (8th March) - A special head race for juniors. Clio took part last year and it would be great to see the other juniors who've joined the club in the last year taking part this time as well. Full details are on the poster in the clubhouse, or I can email them to you.

Saturday 12 January 2008

January Leg of Winter League Cancelled

Very disappointing news that due to flooding and a bad weather forecast, the first stage of the CWL has been cancelled. The February and March races will take place as normal - more details to follow soon :-(

Sunday 6 January 2008

Pudding Races

Unlike our summer fun day, Raedwald smiled on us today and we were blessed with sunshine, high tide and (relatively) low winds for the first ever DRC Pudding Races.
Tim was master of ceremonies and drew names out of a hat (okay, bucket) to decide the crews and, after a little admiration of the new ramp, we all set off down to the red buoys near Waldringfield. There were just the right number of people for the following doubles: Tim & Oli, Terry & John, Anna & Mark, Bev & Chris, Clio & Em, Roger & Andy. With the tide racing out and wind blowing off the Waldringfield bank, the course rowed by each boat was going to be crucial; four crews decided to cling to the bank, whilst two braved it out on the Methersgate side of the channel. Bev and Chris set off first and set a good pace for the rest of us to maintain. With approx. 1000m gone, Mark & I took the lead, closely followed by Roger & Andy and these two boats stayed neck and neck up towards Methersgate. At this point the others had a little steering difficulty (!) and I thought Mark & I were going to steam ahead to the finish...the trouble was that we were actually only about half way and just a couple of minutes later Roger & Andy started to pull ahead of us. Just as I thought it couldn't get any worse, Oli & Tim appeared from nowhere and also steamed past us to the finish. Terry & John meanwhile had also sneaked up on the other side of the river, but I think we just managed to stay in front. The two women's doubles also battled well against the tide and wind, crossing the finish line shortly afterwards.
Back on the bank, we celebrated with a little bubbly and awarded the puddings to Roger & Andy - a pretty impressive result considering that they hadn't even realised the races were on until they arrived at the clubhouse!
Thanks for adding another great even to the DRC year, Tim :-)

Saturday 5 January 2008

SANTA AND ELF SPOTTED ON RAMP




The days of sliding precariously sideways towards the Deben finally ended today as our sparkling new ramp welcomed its first users. As was only right and fitting, the first person to enjoy its delights was Mr Ramp himself, Sir Terry Davey MBE supported by his able helper Sir John Churcher. New railings and some protective edging will be added soon. A huge thanks to Terry and everyone involved in making it happen.

Friday 4 January 2008

Sunday

Pudding Races on Sunday:

As ever: We are not entirely sure what weather Raedwald is going to throw at us on Sunday. At the worst , after an ergo, we may adjourn to the station café for a Full English. At best, we will race and then enjoy glass of something plus nibbles at the club house followed by the Cherry Tree.
In any event we will not be asking for a cap but you may care to contribute a bottle of something or maybe some bikkies or cake to the festivities.

Look forward to seeing you all on Sunday.

Tim

New Ramp



Here are some pictures of our new ramp. What a great way to start the New Year and a big THANK YOU to all involved!!



Hopefully lots of you will be down at the club on Sunday for Pudding Races and official ramp opening celebrations.