Stardom past and present

Some of our older and younger rowers feature in this edition, showcasing their film making talents. This follows last week’s rowing victories. Gosh, what an amazing bunch you all are, read on…

RRC Juniors on the BBC

In the second episode of Paul Whitehouse: Our Troubled Waters some of the Ross Juniors have been featured! This episode was broadcast on the BBC on Sunday and is also available on BBC iplayer. There are some lovely shots of the club, an interview with some juniors and of the river.

Well done to everyone at RRC for being so welcoming, for being brilliant role models and for showcasing our club, and the wonderful River Wye Valley AONB

See it here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/p0f50fyd/paul-whitehouse-our-troubled-rivers-series-1-episode-2

Andrew Anderson

On Tuesday 28th March, Ross rower Andrew Anderson has kindly agreed to come down and talk about his very interesting career as a wildlife cinematographer. This is an opportunity to hear from an Emmy Award winning cameraman who worked on BBC and National Geographic series – many of which you will recognise.

All welcome.

In the RRC Bar which will be open from 6pm

This is the second in our “last Tuesday” series of welcome events for anyone interested in Mixed Ability Rowing.

Please share this with anyone you know who may be affected by illness, injury, physical or mental disabilities but who would like to visit and see what goes on at our wonderful club, and if there is a place for them.

This might be as a rower, on the water or in the gym. It might be as technical support in the boathouse or clubhouse, it might be as a cake baker or sandwich maker at our rowing events or as a singer or dancer at our social events. Everyone is welcome.

Crowns and Coronets

The Coronation Ball at RRC

On May 6th Ross Rowing Club will be hosting the Mayor of Ross’s Coronation Ball to mark the Coronation of King Charles III.

Pictured above is Mayor Ed alongside RRC President, Jeremy Picton-Turbervill.

For more details on how to get tickets to the event, click below

New Safety Boat Launch Steps

An order has been placed for a new steel stair to replace the existing earth steps next to the safety boat slipway. It will look something like the attached picture.

We are delighted to be working with AJ Lowther & Son Ltd of Whitchurch on this project.

This first order is of course just a small part of the overall refurbishment of our river frontage. Our thanks to all the club members involved, especially Rob Sedman for keeping us updated as we progress.

Wind Damage

High winds have ‘relocated’ the bbq hut and changed it into a modern sculpture. A big thank you to Rowena, Mick, Jeremy P-T and Debbie for sorting out the wreckage. Volunteers sought to get it rebuilt, please contact Torsten.

Anti-Pollution Campaign

All credit to the Women’s Institute

Daytime Rowerr, Diane Lancaster, recently highlighted that the Women’s Institute members will be voting on their annual campaign soon, and it is anticipated that this will be to support the work of reducing pollution in our rivers.

Previous campaigns have been to end single use plastics and SOS for honey bees.

Just as Ross Rowing Club is about so much more than just rowing, the WI is very much more than Jam and Jerusalem

Junior Easter Camp ‍♀️

REMINDER Junior Easter camp will be 11th-14th April.

Help needed – coaching, driving safety boats, getting boats on and off.

Anyone who has ever helped with Junior Camps knows how much fun this is, a really satisfying experience for everyone involved.

Email here if you can offer a day or two or four!

Tues 11th April – capsize drill at Monmouth Girls’ School pool

Weds 12th, Thurs 13th and Fri 14th April – on water at the club

Rowing Events

Evesham Regatta – 29th April

Shrewsbury Regatta – Sunday 7th May

Worcester Spring Regatta – 20th May

See Spond for details.

Socials – Hold the Date!!!

This Friday, March 17th – RACE NIGHT Join us for our monthly social evening at RRC. This month is race night on Friday 17th March from 7:00pm Entry is £7 to include food and your betting currency for the evening. We are sure it will be a great night as always and look forward to seeing you all there! Tickets available now at: https://webcollect.org.uk/rossrc/event/race-night

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Tuesday 28th March – Andrew Anderson talk about his wildlife photography career, bar open from 6pm. No charge. This is a Mixed Ability social, do please invite anyone who might be interested.

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BEERFEST – Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th April 2023. RRC raises funds by providing a BBQ, cafe food and soft drinks. More info HERE

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MAYOR’S CHARITY CORONATION BALL – Saturday 6th May 2023. RRC providing bar. Details and bookings HERE

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July 8th – Roaring Megs Choir at Ross Rowing Club for the Summer Concert

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RRC DRAGON BOAT RACING – Saturday 26th August

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ROSS REGATTA – Sunday 27th and Monday 28th August – our fantastic and much-loved regatta

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AWARDS EVENING – Date TBC – Awards evening is coming back and will take place in a few months time with various awards up for grabs. SPORTSWOMAN & SPORTSMAN OF THE YEAR ???????? – You do not necessarily need to be the person who wins loads of races or has been rowing for years. The award is given to people who have shown commitment and improvement in their rowing skills.

NOTICES

• CAMPING begins in April – volunteers needed for a team litter-pick. More details to follow.

   

• EASY FUNDRAISING – this system allows you to buy things from Amazon and many others at exactly the same price as normal, but they send a small portion of their profits to Ross Rowing Club – it all adds up over the course of a year. The link is here: EASYFUNDRAISING

Oil Painting

Thank you to Jan for sharing on Spond this amazing oil painting of rowing and Ross town from the artist Lindsay Reid.

And finally …

“At the going down of the sun…

Fantastic photo from Phil Walder on a winter’s afternoon leaving the club.

For the live Webcam showing current river levels – hit the button below.

Ross Rowing Club welcomes new rowers, young and old, beginners, experienced or returners.
We welcome campers and visitors, and have occasional opportunities to hire our clubhouse and grounds.
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