Greenford News

7th August 2024

We Stand with our Communities

A Shark Statement The Sharks stand with our communities, the abhorrent behaviour of the far right has no place in civilised society.

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27th July 2024

Tonbridge Marathon ’24

Sunday 18th August Race at Tonbridge Hasler Marathon on Sunday 18th August and earn Hasler points for The Sharks. There are distances for all abilities from just 2k (1.25 miles) for under-12s to 21k (13 miles) for the top ranked paddlers.

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15th July 2024

Southampton Marathon

Sunday July 21st The Southampton Hasler (ranking) Marathon takes place on Sunday July 21st, is anybody interested in going? The distances are not as scary as you thing, details below. There is a race for all standards, you do need to be able to sit a racing boat, and we have some very stable ones.

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15th June 2024

Want to Race a Marathon Event?

Sunday June 23rd – in Oxford The Falcon Canoe Club in Oxford are hosting a marathon event on Sunday June 23rd and it would be a great experience if some of our paddlers could attend. There are different distances for different standards. So why not give it a go?

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6th May 2024

Clyde Canal Marathon May ’24

Race Results Forth and Clyde Grant Underwood was back in domestic action after his 24k race in Amsterdam. This time it was 11k in Division four of the Hasler Marathon, on the Forth and Clyde Canal

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17th February 2024

24 Challenges for ’24

Help us to Achieve and Achieve Yourself We are setting 24 targets for The Sharks this year, 24 things we want to achieve, all of these are dependent on how we help you to achieve. In order for anything to happen, the first thing we need to do is get people paddling.

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27th January 2024

How to Roll a Slalom Boat

Pool Rolling Sessions We have recently had some of our paddlers successfully learning to roll at our pool sessions at Horsenden School Pool. Well done to those who have, probably shouldn’t say look forward to seeing you use these newly acquired skills for real.

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5th January 2024

Work for The Sharks

We are recruiting teachers and coaches for 2024. Operating at many sites in West London, and in many disciplines The Sharks offer amazing opportunities for qualified instructors to get involved in every aspect of paddlesport. And we pay very well

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13th November 2023

Age Group Champion

Richard Davis Congratulations to Richard Davis in becoming the 2023 Over 80s and over 85s National Masters Slalom Champion.

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20th September 2023

Pool Sessions

Last Friday of the Month Working with our partners at Horsenden Primary School, we are now able to offer free pool sessions on the last Friday of each month (not December), from 7pm till 8:15pm, we will use these sessions for two main purposes, safety work and rolling practice.

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20th September 2023

Sharks in the Community

From Quay life The following is from Quay Life, the newsletter delivered by Greenford Quay to all local residents in North Greenford.

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14th September 2023

Help Make The Sharks Even Better

We need some voluntary help The Sharks has grown, and continues to grow, we need a few volunteers to help co-ordinate some of our activities and other tasks. If we can grow these ideas, we may even be able to pay. Interested email: canoeing@thesharks.org.uk or call/text 07951 770241.

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5th September 2023

An August Month!

A very good month for paddling The weather in August was patchy, but the attendance at Shark activities was defiantly not, we were involved in a lot of sessions with partner groups across our sites, delivery Summer holiday activates for people of all ages.

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1st September 2023

Greenford Quay 2023

Monday from 4:30pm & Wednesday from 4:30pm Greenford sessions at the Elsdale moored at Greenford Quay, UB6 0FT. Sessions will still cost just £6 per person. For more information call us on 07951 770241 or email: greenford@thesharks.org.uk.

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31st August 2023

Quay Sessions in Greenford

Summer Sessions at Greenford Quay We have had a very busy Summer at Greenford Quay, along with our other sites, with many new paddlers joining us. We would like to than Greenford Quay for their continued support and to Groundwork for the use of Elsdale.

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29th August 2023

Greenford Quay Canal Festival

Pictures from a great day Thank you to Greenford Quay for organising and hosting the Canal Festival at the Quay. We had many people come and try canoeing and hoe we will see some of them back soon at our regular sessions. Also over 200 people took a trip on the Elsdale during the day

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19th June 2023

Half-Term Fun

Canal and Pool Sessions During Half-term holiday, The Sharks worked with local partners to ensure people had access to affordable fun on the water, Working with both Horsenden Primary School and Let’s Leap Sports Academies, we were able to get people active.

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23rd May 2023

Half Term Kayaking with The Sharks

Horsenden School Pool and Greenford Quay The Sharks are again partnering with Horsenden Primary School and Greenford Quay to provide holiday activities for youngsters, we will be hosting sessions on the canal at Greenford Quay on Monday and Wednesday and a pool session at Horsenden School on Friday.

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17th February 2023

Horsenden School Sessions

Pool Sessions for School Pupils Growing our partnership with Horsenden Primary School is an important part of the Clubs development at Greenford Quay, and we were pleased to be able to offer free sessions to Horsenden School pupils over half-term.

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1st September 2022

AJ Sport – A Partnership

Adding more to Sport in London We are proud to announce our new partnership with AJ Sport London. We are currently working with them to get more youngsters active and trying different sports. AJ specialise in football and work closely with Horsenden School, so an ideal partnership.

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2nd June 2022

What A Day

Greenford Quay paddling starts 32 people attended the first canal session of the newly formed Greenford Sharks section of the Club on Wednesday afternoon during half-term, this was following our successful Monday Pool Session at Horsenden School.

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31st May 2022

Greenford Sharks

A new chapter begins … We are pleased to announce the birth of the Greenford Sharks at Horsenden Primary School Yesterday May 30th. We look forward to an exciting ne chapter in the development of The Sharks.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Fury at the Weir: Harefield Wild Water Race

30 November 2024

Join us for the Fury at the Weir: Harefield Wild Water Race! This thrilling 500-meter regional sprint is perfect for all skill levels — from complete beginners to paddling enthusiasts looking for a winter challenge. With multiple boat types available and no extra charge for additional classes, it's an ideal event for clubs and paddlers alike. Dive into the excitement on November 30th, starting at Coppermill Lock in Harefield, and see how fast you can go as you race towards the white footbridge finish!

24 Challenges for ’24

31 December 2024

Help us to Achieve and Achieve Yourself We are setting 24 targets for The Sharks this year, 24 things we want to achieve, all of these are dependent on how we help you to achieve. In order for anything to happen, the first thing we need to do is get people paddling.

It is time to River Race

01 March 2025

The Barrow Series This Wild Water Race is suitable for all standards. It is 3k on a twisty moving stream with no rocks and is a fun way to get into the finest of sports.

The Cedric Avery Winter Series Mini-Marathon!

16 March 2025

The Sharks are thrilled to invite paddlers and clubs from across the region to this season’s Cedric Avery Winter Series Mini-Marathons! Set against the picturesque backdrop of Coppermill Lock, this series promises both experienced and enthusiastic beginners a blend of unique seasonal endurance, thrilling competition, and scenic adventure – open to all paddling crafts!

Latest News

Cedric Avery – Nov ’24 Results

November ’24 Barrow Results

October 2024

The Cedric Avery Winter Series Mini-Marathon!

Fury at the Weir: Harefield Wild Water Race

Next Barrow Race …

Shepperton Oct ’24 results

Barrow -Oct ’24 Results