Clubs, Contacts and water within 20 miles of Wantage

	OXFORDSHIRE BCU Local Coaching Panel meets 4/5 times each year open to all with coaching qualifications. Members of the Coaching Panel run a wide range of courses throughout the year and are willing to hear from you if advice, assessment, coaching or assistance are needed. Local Coaching Officer is Alastair Wilson telephone 01235 767817
	ISIS CANOE CLUB, OXFORD A relaxed, informal adult club, women and family friendly, offering canoe and kayak coaching, local, touring, white water, sea canoeing and kayaking. Storage at Donnington Bridge (22nd Sea Scouts & Falcon RCC). Contact: isiscanoeclub@hotmail.com or Pamela Tingay 01993 811824. Website : http://www.isiscanoecluboxford.0catch.com/
	KINGFISHER CANOE CLUB A fun club for adults, mostly recreational canoeists. Meets first Wednesday in every month at the Cherry Tree, Steventon, for a beer and a chat. Paddles on Wednesdays when light and waters allow, at Sutton Courtenay, Abingdon Weir or Thames backwaters - meet at club hut (shared with Abingdon Rowing Club). This is in Wilsham Road, at about 1830 hrs. Gear available for beginners. Canoeing standard is high, but relaxed. Trips organised to big white water in Wales, Scotland and overseas. Events of a more touring nature are frequently run. Details in club magazine - 'The Trasher'. Membership fee only £25.00 per year. Contact Wendy Williamson 01494 550129.
	PATHFINDERS YOUTH CANOE CLUB A junior club [under l8] loosely attached to the KCC. Meets Monday nights in Summer 1830 hrs. Wilsham Road Abingdon, to paddle local Thames. Meets occasionally in winter for Wantage pool sessions. Some trips run, some gear available. Informal atmosphere, beginners welcome. Contact Sue Harris 01235 765998
	RIVERSIDE CENTRE, OXFORD Oxford County Council Authority sponsored outdoor activities club based at Donnington Bridge. Lock your car wel1. Recreational canoeing base to activities. The only local shop for canoe gear is attached to the club bar and change rooms. Courses run for all ages. Has interest in open canoeing. Slightly formal atmosphere Local waters include Iffley weir and pleasant Thames back waters. Contact. David Holmes 01865 248673.
	PANGBOURNE ACTIVITIES CENTRE Whitchurch Road, Pangbourne. Good facilities , fun atmosphere and well run. An impressive centre with a wide range of gear and very large all round programme of activities and courses. Strong on all types of canoeing, kayaking & competition. Sunday morning taster - sessions. Contact Judy Lamble 01734 843162.
	THAMESWAY CANOE CLUB Swindon based. Good range of activities and types of canoeing are listed in the handbook Regular activities include river trips at all levels. Courses. Paddling Sundays at local gravel pits and pool sessions. Contact Hazel Cripps 01793 875452.
	NEWBURY CANOE CLUB Range of canoeing activities to a high standard. Club organises successful Marathon and Slalom events. Plenty of club boats and a small club hut. Local waters include the Kennet & Avon canal and local mill stream with slalom course & small weir at Red Locks. Contact. Graham Parker. 01235 765209.
	SWINDON & DISTRICT CANOE CLUB Meets Wed evenings at Dorcan pool. Welcomes beginners and has its own ability grading system. Club news letter every two months. Trips organised to a high Grade of water. Contact Mike Porter 01793 611773
	CHERWELL CANOE CLUB Large enthusiastic club keen on slalom, polo and the Severn Bore. Contact Michael Punter. Banbury. Tel./Fax 01295 273193 Mob.07779 162484
	BANBURY AND DISTRICT CANOE CLUB Based on the Oxford Canal at Cropredy just north of Banbury. The main focus is flat water paddling including marathon, sprint, and touring. There is also some Wild Water Racing. It is a family orientated club and all are welcome regardless of ability. Adult Novice coaching is on Wednesday evenings: club sessions and junior coaching is on Thursday and Sundays. Race training is on Thusdays and Sundays. Contact Dom Murphy dompmurphy@hotmail.com Web Site www.banbury canoe.org.uk
	SCOUTS AND GUIDES Many Groups paddle in the warmer months. King Alfred Scout District Water Activities Adviser is Peter Collins tel. see above. The lst KA Wantage have a number of boats. They run trips and provide training all through the year. From May -September meet Monday evenings rear DHQ Springfield Road 1800 hrs. for a splash and a laugh on waters within a 20 mile radius. Help always welcome. Tel Roger Wiltshire 01235 768429.
	ADD HOCK PADDLERS Most Sunday mornings throughout the year paddlers may be found on the local waters. Weir bashing and slalom practice is a favourite. Trips are planed and run to bigger waters during the winter. Each year a few surf trips materialise. A good contact is Roger Wiltshire Tel 01235 768429.
	WANTAGE LEISURE CENTRE The pool has six polo boats and a number of other BATS. The Pool is available for hire, but mainly when nobody else wants it i.e. Sunday early evening. During school holidays short courses are run for children. Phone the centre 01235 766201.
	WHITE HORSE LEISURE AND TENNIS CENTRE ABINGDON There are six General Purpose boats available and two especially made for less able paddlers. These are mainly used by the centre to run courses. Phone the centre 01235 540700.

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