News
20/1/12
Next Month Sees Andrew Twigg return to the boathouse for an evening of live entertainment. He will be performing on Saturday 25th February. Doors open at 6.30, Tickets are priced at £6 and are available from any member of the committee or from Andrew directly at the old Bank.
9/1/12
Anyone wishing to purchase club apparel can do so via the Godfrey website. The club has an open order until the 31/1/12.  Click on the link www.godfery.co.uk Then navigate to Nithsdale ARC via the “go to  your club page” all individual  orders received by Godfrey will be collated as one club order, dependent on the item and number ordered a discount will be given.
31/12/11
Regardless of conditions on New Years Day, we plan to meet and celebrate the new year with soup, rolls and a drink of mulled wine at the clubhouse. all Welcome.
19/12/11
New Years Day……. Weather and Water conditions permitting we will aim to get out for a row. Out for 11.30, followed by some soup and rolls and a little drink to welcome the new year!
19/12/11
No Training this Saturday, which of course is Christmas Eve, also there will be No training the following Saturday, New Year,s Eve.
17/12/11
The January edition of Dumfries and Galloway Life magazine, has a report of the recent Charity Triathlon organised by John Heuchan.
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29/11/11
The Nith has not only flooded the whitesands but also the clubhouse! currently it sits under a foot of water. Training has  been cancelled tonight and tomorrow. It was late this evening when it was discovered. We have tried to contact members via facebook and texts. We appreciate it may not have circulated to everyone due to attend this evening,s  training, at such  short notice. We apologise to those who have turned up not aware that training as been cancelled.
19/11/11
The Awards evening proved to be a great success last night. It was the first time that the clubhouse has been used to host the annual event. Our thanks to Donna Johnstone who organised the buffet and entertainment; Foggy and Clegg  for there sterling work on bar duties;  Alison, Gillian and all those who helped made this  an enjoyable evening.
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13/11/11
The Triathlon took place today. This was a charity event that John Heuchan organised to raise funds for Yorkhill  Sick Kids Hospital.  The event commenced with a 7km bike ride, a 3km run before finally finishing at the boathouse with a 2km row on the ergo,s. Approx £1500 pounds was raised. Well done John!
The club Thanks  everyone who helped make today the success it was.
31/10/11
At Yesterdays AGM Meeting, Nominations were invited for Captain, Vice Captain and Captain of the Boats.
Fred Coulthard and Martin McKeown continue in their roles as Captain and Vice Captain respectively for the next year, Christine West was also re-elected as Captain of the Boats.Club awards night, as you know this year is being held at the clubhouse on Friday 18th November. Tickets are £10 and are available from Donna Johnstone.
10/10/11
Gordon has sent in some photographs of the World Masters Regatta held last month at Poznan. (see gallery) and also a link to about 800 pictures from Snapper Ron which are  published on the Committee of the Dee website to keep you all amused http://cofd.co.uk
November 13th- is the date for the fun triathlon  at the club. This event will help raise funds for Yorkhill sick Kids Hospital.  This event  being organised by one of our Junior members, will consist of a bike ride (7km), a run (3km) before  finishing on the ergo,s  for a 2 km row.The run and bike ride and  run will take place on  the cycle pathway, we will need some parents to assist with marshalling the course. Anyone interested please contact Martin. (please note: bike helmets are compulsory)
25/9/11The Anderw Twigg Musical evening was a great success for the club. Thanks to Stan, Alison D, Greg and  A Big thank you to Gillian!  Finally to Compo and clegg……. you know who you are.
18/9/11
Nithsdale Rowing Club now has a facebook page. It is a closed group and is intended  for members only. Parents of Junior members are also invited to Join. This page, with the advent of smart-phones etc allows for  quick and easy communication between members of the club.
18/9/11Andrew Twigg tickets are selling well. A few are still available. If you are interested in attending contact Andrew at the old Bank or Martin Mckeown via the contact form. Doors open at 6.30
18/9/11Veteran Masters Regatta  2011
Well Done Gordon who picked up 2 gold medals in Poznan, at the World  Rowing Masters Regatta.  One in  the Vet E mixed Double will Gill Prescott of Durham and secondly in the Vet D mixed Quad with Gill, his son Steven from St Andrew and Ailie Ord of Strathclyde.Congratulations to all.
For a report click on http://www.scottish-rowing.org.uk/News.html There is a link on the report to photographs, from the event by Inverness Rowing club.
Full results of the regatta are available on the link below . The results are in PDF format and are located at the bottom of the page…..  http://www.rowtiming.com/page/results/ Once the results open, type in the name you are looking for in the  “Find” dialogue box located at the top of the form. This will highlight the result.
10/911
Corporate Regatta
The corporate regatta took place today in challenging conditions. Three heats were initially planned, however with the changing level of the river and faster current, the semi final and final took place indoors on the ergos. The winning crew were “Third Time Lucky” despite their name none of the crew had previously rowed. Despite the indoor finish it was an exciting end to the day, look out for pictures in the gallery. (uploaded tonight) also check out the  future edition of the Dumfries and Galloway Life Magazine.
Nithsdale Rowing club would like to thank all the people who helped make  today the success it was. Without your Help, the regatta  could not have taken Place. THANK YOU
5/9/11
Corporate Regatta, this Saturday 10th  sees eight teams competing for the Manson and Partners Challenge Trophy.  3 teams hail from the Infirmary, 1 from community Mental Health, 2 from Chapelcross, 1 from a Gp Practice and 1 from a Solicitors firm.  The Draw for the Regatta will take place on Friday evening. There will be 2 groups of 4 rowing against each other (3 races each) The  1st and 2nd team  from each group go through to the semi finals and Final.
5/9/11
This week sees Gordon take part in the 2011 World Rowing Masters Regatta. This event is being held in Poznan, Poland. Practice/training days are Tuesday and Wednesday with racing taking place on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. click on the link for more info http://www.2011fisamasters.poznan.pl/en/programme.htmlGordon is rowing in 6 events as noted below. Good Luck from everyone at Nithsdale.
Vet G1x Vet D 2x with Steven Vet F4X with Tom Hewitt of Strathclyde Park, Les Johnstone Of Clydesale and John Munro of St Andrew. Vet G4x with Tom Hewitt, John Munro and Ron Sinclair of Inverness Vet E 2x with Gill Prescott of Durham Vet D4x with Gill Prescott, Steven and Ailie Ord of Strathcylde Park
1/9/11
Due to work commitents and holidays, no coaches are available for training on Saturday 3/9/11 therefore the session is cancelled. 28/8/11Charity event for Yorkhill Children’s Hospital
We will be hosting a sporting event in November to raise funds for Yorkhill Childrens Hospital. Details to follow.
Sucessful fund raising day at Morrisons
On Saturday a group of junior rowers, coaches and parents took part in a bag packing fundraiser at Morrisons Supermarket. A substantial amount of money was raised which will go towards the repair of the gable end wall of the clubhouse.
our thanks go to the juniors, and in no particular order: Darren, Luke, Jac, Luke C, Elizabeth, Ewan,Graham, John, Emma, Amy, Georgina, Chole, Beth, John H, Lauren, George,  Hazel, John P, Sophie, Andrew and  Jamie.
Parents: Â Roddy, Donna, Alison and Karen. Â Coaches: Craig, Christine, Greg and club Captain Fred.
A Big Thank You to Morrisons Supermarket.
9/8/11Fund raising
News of two fund raising events
Firstly, Bag packing at Morrisons supermarket on Saturday 27th August. Time to be confirmed. Further details from Christine.
On September 24th  local Singer Andrew Twigg will perform at the boathouse. Tickets are priced at £6 and can be obtained from Martin Mckeown  or directly from Andrew Twigg at the Old Bank.
His act can be billed as classical to Cabaret including songs from major west end shows and Hollywood musicals, so something for everyone.
Our push for fundraising is important, the gable end wall is in need of plastering and the front door etc requires complete refurbishment.
