The pool sessions have now moved to our new location at the Xcel Leisure centre. The closure of the Midlands Sports Centre has been anticipated for a while and we are pleased to be moving to the new location to continue our club pool sessions.
Find more details about our club pool sessions, including times, maps and costs HERE
You can find out more about the new Xcel leisure centre HERE
Last Updated ( Wednesday, 02 July 2008 )
Disgust at paddlers arrest
Written by nathan pearce
Friday, 20 June 2008
Its with dismay, but not surprise, that I hear of a paddler being arrested for paddling a river without permission or payment. It is with absolute disgust that I hear it is JJ's rafting on the Dee at Llangollen taking action against one of our own.
With current tensions already running high with regards to the access situation the paddlesport community are generally working hard to actively promote and obtain a harmony on our country's rivers in much the same way that our Scottish neighbors enjoy. In fact this cause has previously been championed by Jimmy Jayes himself and supported by these very same people JJ's Rafting is now alienating.
As a club we have used JJ's and the Dee at Llangollen a fair bit, in fact it was one of my early learning grounds when first getting into the sport, a coaching centre for some of my learning and certificates and an easy place to get to for a weekends leisurely paddle. Unfortunately this nostalgic view has been shattered as JJ's continues to pursue his perceived ownership of the river itself, in direct contradiction to the access policy of the WCA.
My opinion is that of a great many alienated paddlers: Paddle the River Dee, paddle through the slalom site, access to water is our right and refuse JJ's any business. The Paddleworks shop on the same site is open for business as usual and the staff are always there for a friendly coffee and conversation and don't let the rants of Sally or Jimmy Jayes interfere with your enjoyment of your sport or your countryside.
Last Updated ( Friday, 20 June 2008 )
Death of Steph's boat
Written by nathan pearce
Monday, 24 March 2008
A few pictures of the 'boats off the roof' aftermath have been posted in the gallery.
Now on line here : 
