Great weekend of rowing at Boston and Tyne, John Reynolds stepping down from committee, development plans progressing, session availability sign-up starting this week, seven weeks to our Spring regatta and huge thanks to Brian Webb for giving up his weekend for Boston (and every other weekend he gets us to regattas!)

Busy time at the moment, Durham SBH this weekend, no sessions at the Hermitage for the next two weeks (session at club instead), solid performance by our seniors last weekend at Tyne United and regatta meeting planned for Wednesday 7 February

Hermitage session tonight, reminder to pay your fees for Durham SBH this week, sign up for the club website if you haven’t already, thanks to Chris for a productive parents meeting on Sunday and potential good news on re-development funding

Reflection on the year ahead, congratulations to Bob Young on being awarded regional volunteer of the year, preparations for JIRR trials continuing, entries for Durham SBH available, no sessions at Hermitage on 30 January and 6 February due to exams and request for claiming back gift aid on our junior memberships

Entries being finalized for Durham SBH and JIRR trials so watch this space, we have a new gazebo, Victoria Bryant has been refurbished with two more boats being refurbished as we speak and Hermitage tonight

Hermitage tonight, Winter timetable revised, advice for staying well this Winter, plans for the new year and good luck to Joseph Adamson and Eve Larson on GB training camp this week

Hermitage session tonight (2 x 5k for the boys), capsize drill reminder, please provide your availability for the JIRR trial and regatta, update on our fundraising activities and there are still some tickets available for our Christmas party

Capsize drill on 20 December, good news for our GB hopefuls, great weekend at Rutherford head, improvements to the coffee and tea room and some hard training over the Winter to get ready for the Durham boats head and JIRRs next year