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Saturday 29th August – Return to Pugneys!

Events for this weekend have been added to the calendar. Due to the high amount of rainfall, the Rivers are not suitable for our regular Saturday sessions. However, as restrictions have been partially lifted at Pugneys Country Park Lake, we are able to run sessions at our usual home.

Sessions are being run but with limited numbers per session. To assist with social distancing measures, we will be running small sessions of no more than 5 people (in line with guidance from British Canoeing) and setting off in half hourly intervals. There are 5 two hour sessions on the calendar this week starting from 10am to 12pm .

Changing rooms within the main building are not presently available, so please arrive at the session prepared as best as possible and prepared to change at your car / outside. For current up-to-date information about current amenities at pugneys, see the page below:
https://www.wakefield.gov.uk/sport-health-and-leisure/leisure-centres-and-facilities/pugneys-country-park

Depending on the wishes of the group and the weather, we can either paddle around the lake or stay in the sheltered area.

Costs for borrowing equipment are £8.00 per person as there is a charge the club have to pay to Pugneys for each paddler on the lake.

Saturday 22nd August

Apologies for the delay in posting events this week! We will be running the same two sessions as we have in previous weeks. 

A lot of rain has fallen so we’re keeping a close eye on the river levels. 

Morning session will run 10 – 12pm and afternoon session 12 – 2pm.
This should also allow time to grab a bite from the cafe 😁😁.

Our online booking system is now fully up and running allowing you to book your place and pay on line if requiring equipment.

https://www.westyorkshirecanoeclub.com/calendar/

I will setup a Facebook group for this weekend and add people as they book or confirm by message on here.

If you require to borrow any kit please message me before 6pm Friday on Facebook or drop a mail to club secretary