Tyne Valley Canoe Club

08/06/2026

Come and meet Tyne Valley Canoe Club and get involved with the taster session where you can try canoe, kayak or Standup Paddleboard and learn about how to stay safe on the water.

🌊 WATER SAFETY DAY IS COMING TO PRUDHOE! 🌊

Join us for a fun-filled FREE family event at Prudhoe Riverside and learn how to stay safe around water while enjoying exciting activities!

📅 Saturday 4th July 2026
⏰ 11:00am – 2:00pm
📍 Prudhoe Riverside (NE42 6NP)

🚣 What’s happening?
✅ Free Taster Sessions with Tyne Valley Canoe Club
✅ Try kayaking, canoeing, or stand-up paddleboarding (SUP) with qualified instructors
✅ Water safety demonstrations and equipment displays
✅ Meet representatives from Fire & Rescue, Mountain Rescue, and the Police Marine Unit
✅ Family-friendly activities provided by Prudhoe Youth Project

🍦 FREE Greggs treats for children aged 17 and under!

This is a fantastic opportunity to have fun, gain confidence around water, and learn valuable safety skills for the whole family.

Let's work together to keep everyone safe around water! 💙

30/05/2026

Many thanks to the Tyne Valley members that helped in our river clean up ...
11 members, 2 canoes on the water, 12 sacks of general rubbish, half a door, laminate flooring, 2 tyres, bits of an abandoned washing machine, wheel hubs, a chair, a suitcase and a frying pan!
Well done to everyone that helped and enjoyed the sun!

08/05/2026

Dear Members of Prudhoe Town Council,

On behalf of Tyne Valley Canoe Club, I would like to express our sincere gratitude for the generous grant aid award.As a voluntary-run charity, we are currently facing mounting operational costs.

This funding provides vital support, ensuring we can continue to offer accessible paddling opportunities to our members and the wider community.

Your investment in local grassroots sport is incredibly valued and makes a tangible difference to our club’s sustainability.

Thank you for your continued support of our activities.

Best regards,

The Committee
Tyne Valley Canoe Club

25/04/2026

Alan is ready for his next coached session at Tyne Valley Canoe Club

18/04/2026

Another group from Tyne Valley canoe club being introduced to marvels and intricacies of sea kayaks. Everyone coped very with in the confines and relative safety of the River Wear up to Monkwearmouth Bridge. Then it was back to a bit of safety awareness and rescue skills in the harbour area. The winds of force 4 gusting 6 made for some challenging conditions and raised an awareness of how quickly strong winds can blow you out to sea.

11/01/2026

11/01/2026

Some of club members flipped somersaults in excitement at being back at the pool session after the Christmas break.

05/10/2025

Nice mellow trip from Bellingham to Wark in brilliant sunshine and decent river levels. The wind blew us along nicely. Herons and an egret and saw a quick glimpse of an otter. Some lovely friendly fishermen waved us along.

25/08/2025

3 members of Tyne Valley Canoe Club set off to conquer this massive challenge
Wow we were emotionally moved to successfully complete this challenge from Berwick to Tynemouth and raise £1110 for MacMillan Cancer Care . We did 50 km and 11 hrs in a kayak on Saturday and 55km and 12.5 hours Sunday with a headwind over the total journey. Unfortunately Mark had to pull out after 15 km on day two after completing day one in much pain as his back seized up preventing him from using the most important core muscles.
What a reception the two remaining team members received on arrival as we struggled to climb out of our kayaks and walk up the beach.
We then presented Samantha Donaldson Joyce John Donaldson and his wife a paddle memento of Rick who lost his fight with cancer.
Thanks to the family for the kind gifts we were presented with at the finish line. This event was to raise funds for MacMillan Cancer Care. You can still donate using the link.

23/07/2025

Members of Ricks canoe club are doing an epic 100km paddle to raise money for Macmillan cancer care in August. Here is the link. We never imagined we would need their support. It was invaluable. You never know when you or your loved ones might need this wonderful charity- please consider donating x

Help Helen Donaldson raise money to support Macmillan Cancer Support