New Learn to Row

Welcome to new and returning rowers in our first Learn To Row course of the year.
Huge thanks to Lucy Preece for taking on the role of L2R coordinator.

Some people are new to rowing, some are used to the rowing machine in the gym but not rowing in boats, some are returning to rowing after a few years (many years !!)

Great progress made from theory in the bar, to ergos, dry rowing on the lawn, and finally into boats.

We are delighted to welcome you all.

We hope that you enjoyed your time on the ergoes and on the river, and will also enjoy everything else around that – getting to know new people and our stretch of river.

River High Again

Juniors

Three days of junior Easter camp had to be cancelled this week due to weather conditions and a high river.

Replacement sessions have been organised for Saturday 6th, Sunday 7th and Sunday 14th of May.

Help with rowing, coaching or diving a safety boat would be much appreciated.

Seniors

Despite the river being high the seniors were able to get some training done in the sun.

Although indoors things looked a little more relaxed

70 years and counting

New Event for Ross Regatta?

Check out this article in The Telegraph – maybe a solution to low water and the beaches that appear on the Wye

Beerfest

The beer festival takes place over the bank holiday weekend at the end of April . A Lions and Rotary shared event which has become a major annual event for Ross. We are delighted to host this and welcome people to our great environment.

This is the same weekend as Evesham Regatta when some of you will be competing on the Saturday.

Marquees need to go up the weekend before (Saturday 22 April) and after the event 2 marquees need to be relocated to the Club lawn for the Coronation Ball (1 May).

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Coronation Ball

Tickets are still available for the Mayor’s Coronation Ball that will be held at the Club on Saturday, 6th May.

Organised by the Mayor, this charitable event is being held in honour of King Charles lll Coronation, and is raising funds for the Ross-on-Wye Community Development Trust.

Please see attached poster or email admin@rosstc-herefordshire.gov.uk for tickets and further details.

We will also need bar staff for the evening if RRC members are willing to help.

Rowing Events

Evesham Regatta – 29th April

Shrewsbury Regatta – Sunday 7th May

Worcester Spring Regatta – 20th May

See Spond for details.

Socials – Hold the Date!!!

???? WINE AND CHEESE NIGHT – TOMORROW – Friday 21st April 7:00pm. Two options are available for tickets:

£10 – This includes tasting of 6 wines (and you know us, this won’t just be a dribble!) and a selection of cheeses and crackers

£5 – For those who do not wish to partake in the wine tasting but would still like to attend, and of course, have some cheese!

Please could we ask you try to buy tickets in advance so that we know how much wine and cheese to buy, we don’t want to run out but we also don’t want to have too much.

Ticket link: https://webcollect.org.uk/rossrc/event/rrc-social-april-wine-and-cheese-night

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BEERFEST – Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th April 2023. A partnership between Ross Rotary and Lions, and an annual favourite for many. RRC supports by providing a BBQ, cafe food and soft drinks, which also help raise funds for the club. Do please volunteer to help. 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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Tues June 6th – Board Games night. A Mixed Ability evening with Leisure Link at RRC. 6pm – 8pm. More details to follow

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Tues July 4th – Yeehah ???? – American Karaoke night – A Mixed Ability evening with Leisure Link at RRC. 6pm until we run out of puff ‍

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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

• 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

And finally …

The dogs of RRC!

Kim and Jessie

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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