Application form has been sent to all members.

http://www.ukriversguidebook.co.uk/neengland/westbeck.htm

Bring a Helmet!
Warm up for the West Tanfield Weekend with a flat water paddle and ww play at Howsham Weir!

We will start the trip at Kirkham Abbey on the Derwent before paddling downstream to Howsham Weir. This is a flat water paddle down to the weir with some very nice scenery. The paddle is approx 4 miles.
Once at Howsham we will stop for an hour or so to play on the waves and practice on the eddy lines.
Please bring warm clothing, packed lunch, drink and most importantly a helmet.
Meet 9am at the pond if you need equipment or 9:30 at Shiptonthorpe (Little Chef).

If you would like to join this trip please let Steve Todd know.

If you need a boat or equipment please ask Jon Cooper.

This weekend is an ideal opportunity for members to gain new Star awards or further their white water experience through the HCA White Water Awards. An application form has been circulated to all members. If you intend to register for one of the courses please submit your form with a coaches signature as soon as possible as places tend to be allocated very quickly.

HDCC members tend to arrive on the Friday night and go for Fish and Chips in Ripon before going to the local pub (Staveley Arms, North Stainley). Don’t forget to put your name down for the carvery on the Saturday night, again at the Staveley Arms (it’s very good).

The weekend is based at the Slenningford Watermill campsite near Ripon. Members must book their pitch before arrival via the web or by phone.

Slenningford Watermill Campsite
North Stainley
Ripon
North Yorkshire
HG4 3HQ

http://www.sleningfordwatermill.co.uk

Tel: 01765 635201

Both weekends last year were very well attended with us taking over 40 members to each weekend. Hopefully this years event will be just as successful.

You can catch the ferry form Ardrossan (North Ayrshire) which is a few miles from Glasgow and sail for 55 minutes to Brodick. Upon arrival on Arran you can drive your car to the campsite, or if you have car shared for Kayak purposes and left your vehicle at the ferry port you can catch a Stage coach bus or Taxis to the campsite.

There are lots of fantastic activities available on Arran as well as kayaking.

This weekend is open to non-paddlers, so please bring your family or friends, as there really is something for everyone to enjoy!
The campsite website is www.caravancampingsites.co.uk look for Arran/Lochranza.

If you want to have a look at the beautiful Isle of Arran use www.visitarran.com

We will need to book the ferry fairly promptly to ensure our passage to the Isle of Arran and back to the mainland.

If you would like to go to Arran please contact Vicki Wirth.

Calling all you bowlers, March’s social is Ten Pin Bowling, at Hollywood Bowl Hull, Kingswood Leisure Park, Hull.

We have 4 lanes booked with 2 games each. Please arrive for 7pm to pay on arrival and get your bowling shoes.

Prices are :
Adults £4.25 per game
Junior – Under 16’s £3.25

Last year we enjoyed a group discount, basically the more players the cheaper it is.

For fuel and refreshment there is a cafe and a licensed bar, you can even have food and drinks delivered to your alley!

This social is open to non paddlers, so please bring family or friends for a fun night out.

Please speak to Vicki Wirth (Events Officer) to book your place, no later than 14th March.