PBDRC News

Poplar celebrates Burns Night and raises £1,500 for club house modernisation

January 29, 2023

The Poplar Boathouse is over 50 years old and in need of modernisation. Opportunities to raise money for the club are greatly appreciated. PBDRC vice-captain Harry, along with his Scottish wife Vicky organised a fantastic Burns Night. Bagpipers welcomed the guests, and of course the Haggis a little later. Poems by Rabbie Burns were recited,… Read More »

First 2k test event of the year at Poplar

January 26, 2023

Late January – it’s cold, rainy and miserable outside, Christmas and New Year are a distant memory. We all need something to cheer us up. What better than a 2k erg challenge? Surprisingly, many at Poplar agree with this. It is great start into the year, as it sets a benchmark for everyone to work… Read More »

PBDRC Club Dinner & Dance 2022

November 20, 2022

On the evening of the 19th of November members and friends of Poplar Rowing Club came together to celebrate the most successful season for 20 years, and kick off the Christmas festivities. It was great to see many current and former members again, including our recent Doggett’s winners Max and George. Singer Alice provided a… Read More »

Ron Watkins, former Captain, Treasurer and Life Member, passed away

October 20, 2022

Ron Watkins passed away in early October. He was a past Captain and Treasurer of the club and also a Life Member. Along with Rasher and several others Ron was foremost in the drive to get the boathouse built. For those who might attend Ronnie Watkins funeral details are as follows: Wednesday 2nd November, 1.30pm… Read More »

Announcement: PBDRC Club Dinner & Dance 19 November 2022

October 17, 2022

19th November 2022, doors open 6:30pm, sitting down for 7:30pm until late 3 course dinner with wine on the table and guest speaker Ticket sale ended 11 November 2022

“Don’t rock the boat” wins Quiz Night at Poplar

October 13, 2022

Another quiz night at Poplar that tested the skills and knowledge of club members and friends. When did Margaret Thatcher step down as prime minister, in which year did the Cold War start and when did Bohemian Rhapsody get to number 1 in the UK charts? Can you guess from photos of poos who did… Read More »

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About PBDRC

Poplar Blackwall and District Rowing Club is a rowing club on the Northern bank or the River Thames opposite Greenwich on the Isle of Dogs, London.

We are open to all levels of rowers for fun, practice, training and competition.

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PBDRC
56 Ferry Street, Isle of Dogs, E14 3DT

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Poplar, Blackwall & District Rowing Club
The Boat House
Ferry Street
London
E14 3DT