Upcoming Events :
OCT
01
Ackers Thrillseeker Activity Taster Day
1 st October
SEP
24
The Great North Paddle *
24 th September
Starting at Scotswood Bridge on the River Tyne , a group of kayakers and canoeists will paddle 13.5 miles through Newcastle on route to the finish at Simonside Centre , in an attempt to raise over £ 30,000 for a variety of good causes .
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OCT
01
Bicentenary Small Boats Rally at Loxwood
1 st October
Small Boats Rally on the restored section of the Wey & Arun Canal at Loxwood in West Sussex . The event is part of a weekend of celebrations organised by the Wey & Arun Canal Trust to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the opening of the canal . Saturday at Loxwood includes special boat excursions , including trips on a horsedrawn narrowboat , children ’ s activities , historical displays in the Canal Centre and everyone is invited to dress in 1816 costume . The brilliant band Sax ’ n Swing will be playing outside the Canal Centre .
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A great day out for all the family ! The ever popular Thrill Seeker Days have been running for five years and each year they get bigger and better ! The atmosphere , buzz and excitement around each activity is incredible . Don ’ t miss out on these incredible value for money Thrill Seeker days as they book up very fast .
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OCT
02
Bicentenary Small Boats Rally at Compasses Bridge , Alfold
2 nd October
Small Boats Rally on the newly restored section of the Wey & Arun Canal ’ s Summit Level at Alfold in Surrey . The new Compasses Bridge will be officially opened at noon by actor Dame Penelope Keith , Patron of the Surrey Hills , followed by refreshments for all and entertainment from the famed Friary Guildford Band .
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OCT
02
Bicentenary Small Boats Rally from Shalford to Dapdune Wharf , Guildford
2 nd October
OCT
02
Paddle Triathlon 2016
2 nd October
Come and join the fun in this new event supporting Overgate Hospice and taking place at Lowfields Business Park just off the M62 .
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Small Boats Rally from Gun ’ s Mouth , Shalford , to Dapdune Wharf , Guildford , on the Wey Navigation . The event commemorates a flotilla carrying canal company directors and guests , which navigated from the Wey & Arun ’ s junction with the Navigation to Dapdune after the official opening at the end of September 1816 .
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* The British Open and Hasler Finals are also taking place in September . Go to P48 for more info
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