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Kate Howell

Kate

It is with great sadness that we learnt of the untimely death of Kate Howell.

Kate was a recent recruit to Kingfisher but in a short time quickly became a valued member of the club, but more importantly a friend to us all.

Kate’s paddling experience and ability along with her charm, intelligence and infectious enthusiasm has left an indelible mark on our lives.

Our thoughts and condolences are with her family and friends at this difficult time.


October Update

Monthly Meeting
This Wednesday (5th October) is our regular monthly meeting in the Fox Inn. Don’t forget to come along and see what’s going on.

Pool Sessions
The first pool session of the season is this Thursday (6th October) at the Convent School, Abingdon between 2000 and 2130. full details here:http://kingfishercanoeclub.co.uk/paddling/pool-sessions-20102011/

AGM
We are planning on having this years AGM the week beginning the 7th November. Exact date and time to be confirmed once the venue is booked. In the meantime if there is anything you would like to see on the agenda please let me know. We also need nominations for the following trophies:

  • Best Beginner – Last year won by Annabel Buckland / Duncan Sneddon
  • Improvers – Last year won by Craig Grealy
  • Trash of the year – Last year won by Dave Surman
  • Outstanding Contribution – Last year won by Tony Wilkins

Also if you’d like to become a committee member then anyone can put themselves forward for any position. Both Louise and Simon are stepping down as Chairman and Secretary respectively. More details about committee positions can be found here:http://kingfishercanoeclub.co.uk/about/committee/

Website and Facebook
The club website (www.kingfishercanoeclub.co.uk) has been updated with a new tab – Members Only – under here you’ll find links to both the Trasher and a copy of the Kingfisher Facebook group. Since it’s creation the Facebook group has been great for organizing paddling trips, however we’ve been aware that not everyone uses Facebook. By looking at this page you can see whats happening without having to join Facebook. You won’t be able to post replies however so will need to contact people another way to let them know if your interested in any plans.

Both Trasher and Facebook pages are password protected, you need to be member to receive the password.

Thanks to Guy and his geek powers for arranging this.

If you do use Facebook but are not a member of the group you can join it here: http://www.facebook.com/groups/kingfishercc/

Tonys Dart Weekend - Fri 14th – Sun 16th Oct
Come along to the best low water paddling trip of the year. You’ll need to send Tony a booking form as he’s internet free. You can find the form in the latest Trasher.

Scotland Trip – Sat 22nd – Sat 29th October
Annual KCC expedition north of the border. Contact Fred Wondre for details.

Christmas Meal
Will probably be on Thursday 15th December if you’ve any ideas of what to do then please let Simon Knox know.


Upcoming…

Wednesday June 1st (Tomorrow) – Monthly Meeting
Come paddling (1800ish at hut) then the regular get together at the Fox Inn, Steventon afterwards (about 2030).
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Saturday June 18th – Blastathon
Our annual fun “freedtyle” competition at Abingdon Weir. Come along and take part it doesn’t matter how good you are, there will be plenty of prizes to go round! If you’re not going to paddle coem and watch then join us for the BBQ and beers afterwards.
1600 at the @club hut to paddle up or 1700 at Abingdon Weir. Followed by BYO BBQ at the club then if anyones up for it maybe a pub trip later on. Extra parking has been negotiated for the night at the sailing club.
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Fri/Sat/Sun 1st-3rd July – Trywerryn Trip
We’re planning a trip to the Trywerryn this weekend. I need to know numbers so accomedation can be arranged so let me know if you’re interested ASAP.
We can paddle the Upper and Lower dependign what people want to do and if ther dam isn’t releasing both days we can go in search of surf or walking or whatever we fancy instead…
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Thursday July 7th – Aunt Sally Night 
The date for the KCC Aunt Sally Night has changed tot he Thursday. 8pm at The Fox Steventon has now been put forward to the night of the Aunt Sally/Throwline practice social.

ALSO…

Site Parking
The Army Rowing Club have had a re-organisation of how their rowing boats are stored.  Because of this parking is now on the left hand side of the site. Please park with the front of your car facing the fence on the Sailing club side of the site so as not to restrict access to the rowing boats.
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Also just a reminder that we should not park on the road so please try and park as efficiently as possible so that as many cars can get on the site as possible.
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Hut Duty
I’m be looking for volunteers for hut duty on Wednesday evening through out the summer. If you think you can help out then please let me know. Details of hut duty responsibilities can be found HERE .

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