North Staffs Rowing Club

08/11/2026

🏆🚣 *Northwich Autumn Head: what a weekend!* 🚣🏆

NSRC crews flew the yellow and green at Northwich on both days, and they didn't disappoint! 💛💚

*Saturday: Masters & Seniors*
🥇 *Senior Women's Double:* fastest women's double of the day!
🥇 *Women's Masters Quad:* fastest women's masters crew of the day!
⏱️ *Men's Masters Quad:* a brand new PB! 💪

*Sunday: Juniors & Seniors*
🥇 *Senior Women's Single:* WINNER! 🎉
🥇 *J18 Open Quad:* WINNERS! 🎉
🥈 *J18 Women's Double:* 2nd place
🥈 *J18 Open Double:* 2nd place
🥈 *J15 Open Double:* 2nd place
🥈 *J14 Open Quad:* 2nd place

What a haul for a small club! 🙌 Huge well done to every crew who raced, and a massive thank you to the coaches, coxes, drivers, parents and supporters who made it all happen 👏

A big thank you as well to *Northwich Rowing Club* for hosting a brilliantly run weekend of racing. We'll be back! 🙏

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02/11/2026

🎅 *Row to Santa: Misty Mornings on the Lake!* 🚣

📍 *1,116km* rowed
💰 *£1,190* raised

Our senior and masters crews were out on the water today, and what a morning it was! ☀️🍂 Golden autumn sunshine, mist drifting across Rudyard Lake, and not another sound but oars and laughter. 🌫️

Mornings like this are exactly why we love this club. 💚 Now we need your help to keep them going!

We're past halfway to Lapland, but we still have a long way to go to reach our *£8,000* target. Every pound raised goes towards *new equipment and boats*, so more people, young and old, can enjoy mornings like this one. 🚣

So go on... send us your money! 😄

💷 Donate whatever you can, even a few pounds helps
📣 Share this post with a friend, family member or colleague
🙌 Ask someone you know to chip in too

👉 *Donate here:* https://checkout.justgiving.com/r36qdqm7nm

Thank you to everyone who has already given. You're brilliant! 🎅❄️

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31/10/2026

🎅 *Row to Santa: We're Past Halfway!* 🚣

📍 *1,098km* rowed. That's over halfway to Lapland! 🎉
💰 *£1,160* raised

This morning our crews were out on the water again, clocking up even more miles in the cold. 🌊❄️ The rowing is going brilliantly, and now we need the fundraising to keep pace.

*Today's challenge, for every rower, supporter and friend of the club:* 👇

🙋 Ask *5 people* to sponsor you *£10 each*

That's *£50* from five quick conversations. Message a friend, nudge a family member, ask a colleague, or tap a neighbour on the shoulder. It takes two minutes and every pound goes towards *new equipment and boats*, so more people, young and old, can discover rowing. 💚

Already donated? *Thank you!* Share this post and challenge someone else to give. 🎄

👉 *Donate here:* https://checkout.justgiving.com/r36qdqm7nm

Let's get to Lapland! 🎅

*RowToSanta *

27/10/2026

🎅 *Row to Santa — Daily Update!* 🚣

📍 *898km* rowed
💰 *£880* raised

Our rowers are putting in the miles, and we're so grateful to everyone who has already donated. 💚

But we still have a long way to go to reach our *£8,000* target, and we'd love your help to get there. 🙏

Every pound raised goes towards *new equipment and boats* so more people, young and old, can try rowing, build their confidence and get stronger in a friendly, welcoming club. We also run Learn to Row courses for children who might otherwise never get the chance. 🚣

*Could you support us today?*

💷 Donate whatever you can, even a few pounds makes a difference
📣 Share this post with friends, family and colleagues
🙌 Tag a business or person who might want to help

Thank you for being part of the journey to Lapland! 🎅❄️

👉 *Donate here:* https://checkout.justgiving.com/r36qdqm7nm

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25/10/2026

🎅 *Row to Santa*🚣

📍 *669km* rowed
💰 *£660* raised

We've raised *£660* towards our *£8,000* target, which means we still have a long way to go. Every donation, big or small, makes a real difference. 🙏

Your money goes towards *new equipment and boats**, giving more people, young and old, the chance to row, build confidence and get stronger in a friendly club. 💚

*Could you donate today?*

💷 £5 helps us get there
💷 £10 makes a real difference
💷 Any amount is hugely appreciated

And if you've already donated, *thank you!* Please share this post and ask a friend, family member or colleague to chip in too. 🎄

👉 *Donate here:* https://checkout.justgiving.com/r36qdqm7nm

Let's get to Lapland! 🎅❄️

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22/10/2026

🎅 **Row to Santa — Daily Update!** 🚣

📍 **586km** rowed
💰 **£430** raised

The kilometres keep coming and every single one means something. 💚

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But today we want to take a moment to talk about something bigger than the numbers.

**Why does North Staffs Rowing Club matter?** 🌊

Because rowing changes people.

We've watched young people arrive at Rudyard Lake nervous, unsure of themselves, and leave months later standing taller — stronger in body, stronger in mind, more confident than they ever thought possible. 💪

We've seen older members find a community that keeps them active, connected and smiling through every season. ☀️❄️

We've seen complete beginners pick up an oar for the first time and discover something they never knew they needed.

Rowing builds **fitness**. It builds **strength**. But more than anything it builds **confidence** — and that stays with people long after they've left the water.

Every pound raised through Row to Santa goes directly towards giving more people — young and old — the chance to experience exactly that. New equipment and boats mean more places on the water, more opportunities, more lives quietly changed by a sport that asks everything of you and gives even more back.

**This is what your donation supports.** 🙏

👉 **Donate here:** https://checkout.justgiving.com/r36qdqm7nm
🚣 **Join the challenge:** https://row-to-santa.vercel.app

💚🎅❄️

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20/10/2026

20/10/2026

🚣 **NSRC… Row to Santa!** 🎅

You may have seen it mentioned but for those hearing about it for the first time — let us introduce you to **Row to Santa**, North Staffs Rowing Club's biggest ever fundraising challenge! ❄️

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🎯 **The Challenge:**
Row the equivalent distance from **Rudyard Lake all the way to Lapland** — that's **2,118km** — before Santa sets off on Christmas Eve!

💰 **The Goal:**
Raise **£8,000** for new equipment and boats for the club.

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**And here's how we're doing so far…** 👇

🌊 **424km** rowed — that's **20% complete!** 🎉
💰 **£350** raised and climbing!
👥 **14 teams** registered and on the water

We are genuinely ahead of target and the momentum is building every single week. The dedication from our crews has been absolutely incredible to watch. 💚

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🙌 **Want to get involved? It's not too late!**

Whether you want to **join a crew**, **row solo** or simply **sponsor our amazing rowers** — every single contribution gets us closer to Lapland!

🚣 **Sign up here:** https://row-to-santa.vercel.app
💰 **Sponsor us here:** https://checkout.justgiving.com/r36qdqm7nm

Let's row to Santa together! 🎅❄️💚

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** ** 🚣 **NSRC… Row to Santa!** 🎅

18/10/2026

Arrived at Chester for the Dee autumn head. Lovely setting on a sunny cool morning

17/10/2026

Here is our latest fundraiser that rowers from north staffs are taking part in leading up to Christmas.
If you would like to support a rower that you know from the club please contact them for details