Windermere, 2023
Windermere 2023 The last weekend in June saw the Pool of Life having fun at Fell Foot in Windermere with the welcoming Preston Dragons. As usual, a good time was had by all.
News and events
Venice and the Vogalonga, May 2023
Venice and the Vogalonga After a few years of delay due to Covid restrictions, Pool of Life finally made it to the Venice International Dragonboat Festival for a day of racing and the challenge of completing the Vogalonga. It was an exciting weekend from the start. Saturday, May 27th Race day. It was so hot
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Delamere forest walk
Delamere Pool of Life took a leisurely walk through Delamere forest on Saturday, May 13th, 2023. The weather was glorious, and most people took the scenic route through the surrounding areas as our sat-navs took us along narrow streets of beautiful houses with stunning views. We went through the forest, appreciating nature’s beauty, and walked
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Pool of Life Circle the World
Pool of Life Circle the World ‘Floating Earth’, a three-dimensional, ten-metre artwork by Luke Jerram, is floating in the Albert Dock until May 18th, 2023. Pool of Life took the opportunity to paddle around the world. Floating Earth in the news Royal Albert Dock Liverpool officially welcomed the ‘jewel’ in its programme, Floating Earth by
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Fundraising – Chris Bibby prints
Chris Bibby prints available To help raise money for the Pool of Life charity, we have a few unframed 8″ x 9.75″ limited-edition numbered prints from the 2018 painting by artist Chris Bibby available for a suggested donation of £20 each. Chris Bibby’s Pool of Life limited edition numbered prints Please use the contact
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The day Michaela Strachan came to paddle
Michaela Strachan paddling with Pool of Life. Pool of Life had a VIP visitor when the BBC came to film an upbeat article for Morning Live. There IS life after a breast cancer diagnosis. “>Michaela Strachan meets fellow breast cancer survivors who go Dragon Boat Racing. The breast cancer survivor support group who go
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Mince Pies Meetup
Mince pies meetup, 2022 Mince pies and merriment on a cold Sunday, 18th December 2022 🤶 🎄 🎅 Pool of Life wish you all a Merry Christmas
Preston Dragons Christmas Paddle, 2022
Preston Dragons evening Christmas Paddle Preston Dragons held an evening Christmas paddle on December 8th 2022 and, as usual, the Pool of Life was invited to join in the fun. Many of the boats in the marina were festooned with Christmas lights and, although it was very cold, the atmosphere was wonderful.
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