Have a Go at Watersports Day
(Date of Issue: Friday 27 May 2011)
Local families are being invited to test out their water wings
on Sunday, 5 June at Talkin Tarn Country Park.
A ‘Have a Go at Watersports Day’ will be staged on the tarn
between 10.30am and 4.30pm. The free event will allow visitors to
try their hand at canoeing, kayaking, sailing, rowing and model
boating.
The opportunity to find out more about local water-sports clubs
and how you can get involved will also be available.
Representatives from local rowing, sailing, and canoeing clubs will
all be on hand throughout the event. State of the art canoeing gear
will also be on sale from Brookbank Canoes and the chance to try
out a range of their boats.
Cllr Ray Bloxham, Portfolio holder for Environment and Housing,
said:
“The tarn has traditionally been used for recreation since at
least the middle of the 1800s. The boathouses still exist along
with the rowing club, which was founded in 1859. It is an ideal
location for watersports and we want to continue this long and
established history. We encourage local residents to come along and
join in the fun.”
To guarantee taking part in your chosen water sport, bookings
can be made in advance of the event, by telephoning 016977 3129.
Alternatively bookings can also be made on the day of the event,
from 10am in front of the Boathouse Tearoom. These will be on first
come first served basis.
The majority of activities are free of charge. Most activities
are suitable for anyone aged eight years old and over with a
limited number of activities available for younger children.
Sessions will run in 45 minute slots.
Those wishing to take part are advised to bring along some old
clothes, a rain jacket, a towel and change of clothes. Buoyancy
aids, hot showers and changing rooms are all available at the
Tarn.