Just a quick reminder there will be no session at Pugney’s this Saturday due to the annual Dragon boat races.

The park will be full with no parking so this year we have decided to cancel the session and have a trip out to Linton Locks as per previous post, normal sessions resume the following week.

Hi All

There will be no session at Pugneys Saturday 11th July due to Pugneys running their annual Dragon Boat Racing.
To replace the Pugneys session we are planning to go to Linton Locks. This is suitable for all levels of paddlers & even non paddlers can come along & have a play.
Directions to get there are take the A1 to junction 47, turn right onto the A59 towards York, approx 1 mile down is a large lay-by on the left, we will meet here at 12noon.
Anybody planning to join us must let me know by email nataliewilbond@gmail.com by Thursday evening.
If you require equipment please email me no later than Thursday evening so we can organise. We are able to transport a small number of boats & kit or alternatively arrange for you to collect kit & transport yourselves ( £10.00 deposit per person required for all loaned equipment)
So if you fancy a fun very wet afternoon come along & join us, hopefully the weather will be kind to us, ensure you bring food, drink & sun tan cream. There is a small charge to park/paddle at Linton Locks.

The photo below shows the fish ladder that can be paddled and below the wide river, just to the right there is a small beach area ideal for the little ones to have a splash around.

This Saturday we are  planning something a little different as many of our members will be at Slenningford for the family camping weekend.

A lot of you have been asking if we can put  together a beginner river trip so here it is.

We will meet at Healey Mills Ossett WF5 8NE at 12.00pm, we will then unload all equipment and then shuttle the cars to the end point at Horbury Junction.

The river consists of the normal sections followed by couple of straight sections, a nice rapids section near the Bingley Arms and finally we end just after the weir shown in the picture.

There is not a lot of rain forecast for this week and  the forecast for Saturday is warm but cloudy so should be a pleasant trip.

The trip is open to any club members and suitable for most abilities but you must let me know by latest Thursday if you intend to paddle so we can organise safety cover etc.

Anyone who needs any kit etc. or has any questions please contact me at: ukprojects@hotmail.co.uk or through facebook messenger or mobile 07748 111819 (Andy)

It  is important we know who is planning to attend so we can contact you in case of any last minute changes.

Please ensure you have adequate clothing and footwear as you will not be allowed  on the river if not – especially footwear, no bare feet or wellies (yes people have turned up in these)

The trip should take between 2 – 3 hours.

Please note after some confusion tonight regarding the last session at Batley before summer we can confirm the following:

Batley will be CLOSED Friday 26th June for the family camping weekend at Slenningford.

Normal sessions will resume the following Friday 3rd July and will continue for the next 2 weeks with the last session before summer on Friday 17th July.

The remaining Fridays in July and August we will organise some local beginner river sessions – all details will be posted here on the website.

Once again apologies for any confusion and hope to see all regular participants on the 3rd July.

Just a quick reminder that there is no Batley pool session on the 5th June and no Pugneys on the 6th June due to the Washburn Weekend on 6th/7th June.

Normal service resumes next week.