The Waterside Canoe Club

08/09/2026

🩷💙 FINAL CALL — PINK & BLUE OLYMPICS! 💙🩷

Sign-up closes at MIDNIGHT TONIGHT — Tuesday 8 September!

Please join us this Thursday 10 September, 18:00–19:30 at Waterside Canoe Club for a fun evening supporting Turning Mountsorrel Pink & Blue and raising money for Cancer Research UK.

We’ve got 8 outrageous challenges including,
- Hungry Hippos
- Throwline Archery
- Obstacle Course
- SpongeBob Wet Pants
- Grand Prix
- Inflatable Darts
- Sinking Ships
- Ayup Me Duck

You’ll be randomly allocated to Team Pink 🩷 or Team Blue 💙 — then it’s game on!

You do NOT need to be a club member or a paddler !

Absolutely anyone is welcome — members, non-members, friends, family, villagers, people passing through… come along and join the fun.

You do NOT have to get on the water or get wet to take part. There are land-based challenges too, so you can stay dry if you want to.

Most importantly, it’s all for a brilliant cause, so please, please try to find the time to come along and get involved in this meaningful village event.

📍 Waterside Canoe Club, The Waterside Inn, Sileby Road, Mountsorrel, LE12 7BB
🚨 Competitor sign-up closes at midnight tonight.

Come and have a laugh, support the community and help raise money for Cancer Research UK.

More Info & Sign-Up Link - https://watersidecc.myclubhouse.co.uk/Events/Calendar/View?id=970

Any questions or queries, text 07783603648

WATERSIDE IS GOING PINK & BLUE! This September, Waterside Canoe Club is getting behind Turning Mountsorrel Pink & Blue Campaign, helping the village raise money for Cancer Research UK. And obviously… we couldn’t just quietly wear a bit of pink and blue and leave it at that. Introducing the Water...

08/09/2026

07/09/2026

06/09/2026

We’ve got something special going on next week 💙🩷, in amongst our usual sessions:

Monday - Shepaddles:

https://watersidecc.myclubhouse.co.uk/Events/Calendar/View?id=717

Tuesday’s usual session:

https://watersidecc.myclubhouse.co.uk/Events/Calendar/View?id=782

🩷💙THURSDAY 🩷💙 this is our pink & blue Olympic Games raising money for Cancer Research. There will be land based games as well as water based games. You choose. Come and join in or just come along to cheer everyone on. It’s going to be a special night:

https://watersidecc.myclubhouse.co.uk/Events/Calendar/View?id=970

See you at yet club!

WATERSIDE IS GOING PINK & BLUE! This September, Waterside Canoe Club is getting behind Turning Mountsorrel Pink & Blue Campaign, helping the village raise money for Cancer Research UK. And obviously… we couldn’t just quietly wear a bit of pink and blue and leave it at that. Introducing the Water...

05/09/2026

Today was our pennywort removal and INNS (invasive non native species) event with Amy Cipriano and Project River Soar - community events

We had 18 of our members turn up to learn from Amy and help tackle the pennywort issue on our waterways. It’s hard work but always such a laugh.

Join us on our next one or look out for regular events on the Project River Soar group

04/09/2026

🌿 PENNYWORT? NOT ON OUR WATCH! 🚣‍♀️

Tomorrow we’re getting stuck into some serious w**d-whacking as local INNS expert Amy Cipriano comes along to show us how to tackle pennywort and other invasive non-native species in our waterways.

We’ve got some brave souls heading out in the Bell Boats… 🚣‍♂️💦
…but we need some land volunteers too! 🏃‍♀️🌿

Come along, get your hands dirty, learn a thing or two, help protect our river and have a laugh while you’re at it.

No fancy skills required — just bring yourself, some enthusiasm and clothes you don’t mind getting muddy! 😂

🌱 Come and make a difference — one w**d at a time!

More details in the link below

FREE - PennyWort Removal Session Help protect our home waterway while enjoying an evening on the river When Is It: Saturday , 10:00 Meet Time. Where To Meet: Waterside Canoe Club LE12 7BB or at the Out & About location on the first week of each month (Check Specific Session Details For this). What T...

03/09/2026

*ANDY OUGHTON – FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS FOR TOMORROW*

A reminder to all members that *Andy Oughton’s funeral will take place tomorrow, Friday 4th September at 13:00 at Countesthorpe Crematorium* , with the wake afterwards at Countesthorpe Village Hall.

As part of Andy’s farewell, paddlers have been invited to form a *Guard of Honour with paddles* as the funeral procession arrives. *If you are attending, please bring a paddle with you.*

*CAR SHARING FROM WATERSIDE*
We have been asked to minimise the number of cars at the crematorium, so any club members attending are very welcome &* encouraged to *meet at Waterside Canoe Club from 11:40* to arrange car sharing.
*We need to be wheels turning from the club by 11:50 at the absolute latest* to allow enough time to travel, park and be in position for the Guard of Honour.

*If you are travelling directly and not car sharing, you MUST be at the crematorium, parked and ready with your paddle no later than 12:40.*

This is important so that the Guard of Honour can be organised and in position before Andy’s funeral procession arrives.

If you are attending, Andy’s family have also asked that you complete the attendance form so they can plan numbers and make sure there is enough flapjack for everyone!

*Attendance form:*
https://forms.gle/6St5QTVywewrN7Ty5

*Countesthorpe Crematorium:*
https://maps.app.goo.gl/duZmsh3S5Ba1Lc4GA

*Wake – Countesthorpe Village Hall:*
https://maps.app.goo.gl/Y2qoPLeaiYZB22pS9

For anyone unable to attend, or who would simply like to leave a few words or a memory of Andy, his online condolence book can be found here:

https://alovingtribute.com/condolence-message-portal/

It would be wonderful to see Waterside well represented as we come together with the wider paddling community to give Andy a fitting farewell.

Invite guests to share their condolence messages through our message portal, and we’ll compile them into a beautiful keepsake book for you.

02/09/2026

OUT & ABOUT TOMORROW – HOLME PIERREPONT
Tomorrow evening we’re heading over to Holme Pierrepont Canoe Club to join them for their club session, with two different options available for Waterside members.
You can join our usual planned flatwater session, or, if you fancy something a little different, have a go on the whitewater course.
Boats and kit can be provided for members taking part in either option, so please don’t let not having the right equipment put you off.

FLATWATER SESSION
Our normal Out & About flatwater session will meet from 18:30.
Simply sign up to the session through MyClubhouse as usual and we’ll identify those who are joining the flatwater group.
Sign up here:
https://watersidecc.myclubhouse.co.uk/Events/Calendar/View?id=853

WHITEWATER OPTION
For those who would like to have a go on the whitewater course, we need you to be able to arrive at Holme Pierrepont for 18:00.
This is because we are governed by the whitewater course closing time of 19:30, so we need to make the most of the available session time.
There is an additional £8 supplement for the whitewater option. This is paid through Waterside Canoe Club, and the club will then pay Holme Pierrepont Canoe Club on your behalf.
Whitewater supplement payment:
https://buy.stripe.com/5kQ6oHg4i9ZZaTYaiQcjS2k
You will also need to complete the required consent form before taking part:
Consent form:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScGWd7LSspPLdpAwuckT1UrIVDYdToC7pSwU_DGFolqxbaaFg/viewform

SO, IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO DO THE WHITEWATER SESSION
Please make sure you:
1. Sign up to the Out & About session through MyClubhouse as usual.
2. Are able to arrive at Holme Pierrepont for 18:00.
3. Complete the Google consent form.
4. Pay the £8 whitewater supplement.
5. Message Matt on 07783 603648 to confirm that you have signed up, completed the form and paid.
Matt will then make sure everyone taking part in the whitewater option is kept informed of the arrangements ahead of the session.

NEVER TRIED WHITEWATER BEFORE?
Don’t automatically assume this one isn’t for you.
If you’ve been curious about having a go, this is a great opportunity to try something different while we’re visiting Holme Pierrepont, with club members around you and boats and kit available.
Equally, if whitewater isn’t your thing, that’s absolutely fine. Our normal flatwater session is still going ahead from 18:30, so there really is something for everyone.
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Thursday 3rd September
Holme Pierrepont Canoe Club
Flatwater – meet from 18:30
Whitewater – arrive for 18:00
Main session sign-up:
https://watersidecc.myclubhouse.co.uk/Events/Calendar/View?id=853

Come and join us for a slightly different Waterside Thursday. Whether you fancy a relaxed flatwater paddle or want to try the whitewater course, get yourself booked on and come along !