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Hi all
I am running a weekend paddling on the River Thames, 18 – 21 September. I have booked bunkhouse accommodation at the Youlebury Scout centre. The bunkhouse I have booked is called the Gulf, if you look at http://www.scoutactivitycentres.org.uk/locations/youlbury/accommodationandcamping/the-gulf/ you will see that this is very posh. For those that worry about such things there are 2 shower blocks within a 30 second walk of this accommodation, so we won’t all be queuing for the 1 loo! You will notice that there are various sized rooms. Youlebury is situated close to Oxford and would make a good centre for a family weekend. If the non paddling members of your family wanted to stay that would be fine, or if you simply wanted a non paddling family weekend away that would be fine as well.
There is no white water on the Thames, instead this is a weekend of gentle paddling through what I am told is a beautiful part of our green and pleasant land. I don’t know exactly where we will paddle yet but aim to be somewhere between Cricklade and Oxford. I will organise catering on the basis of 2 x breakfasts and an evening meal on the Saturday, coupled with unlimited tea & coffee all weekend. You will need to make your own arrangements for the Friday evening meal and packed lunches.
The cost of the weekend will be:
Accommodation £30 per head.
River Thames licence £8.50 per boat. (You will already have this if you are a BCU member).
Catering. TBA.A non returnable deposit of £5 per person will secure your place. Please send cheque payable to Port of Plymouth Canoeing Association to Clive Ashford, 45 Lucas Lane, Plympton, Plymouth PL7 4EU.
Any queries please call 01752 344425 or e-mail cliveandjoy01@gmail.comHi all,
I realise that the Thames Weekend in September seems like a long time away but take up for this trip has been slow, so much so that I am not sure that it is viable.
I need to decide what to do about this trip by the end of June. If you are thinking of attending the Thames Weekend can I ask that you let me know by Friday 26 June please so that I can make an informed decision? The club has paid a deposit on the accommodation for this weekend and at present we can get this back but that situation will change and I don’t want to cause the club unnecessary expense.
Usual contacts for myself, either 01752 344425 or cliveandjoy01@gmail.com
Thank you.
Clive A.
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