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Annual General Meeting 2 April 2023
This year’s annual general meeting (AGM) for members will be held at 10:00 AM on Sunday 2 April in the main hall at the club. AGENDA Minutes of Previous General Meeting Club Captain’s Report Club Treasurer’s Report Proposal – New Membership category for retired...
How to write a short engaging race report?
The 2023 race season has already started and like last year, we would like to publish your race reports and photos again. Sometimes it can be difficult to get started. A little structure can often help. We asked ChatGPT, the AI tool everyone talks about, for an...
Buoy Oh Buoy wins first Poplar quiz night of 2023
The first quiz night of 2023 brought over 40 club members and friends together to test their general and random knowledge. What does it takes to win at Poplar? Try to answer the following sample of questions: What is faster a hovercraft or a sailing boat? How many...
Globe wins Greenwich Head Race
Congratulations to Globe, who won the Head of the River and the Women's Head of the River of the Greenwich Head 2023. Poplar had one win as well for the fastest women's quad on handicap. Mild weather and no wind provided perfect conditions for the annual Greenwich...
Poplar celebrates Burns Night and raises £1,500 for club house modernisation
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,...
First 2k test event of the year at Poplar
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...
PBDRC Club Dinner & Dance 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...
Ron Watkins, former Captain, Treasurer and Life Member, passed away
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...
Announcement: PBDRC Club Dinner & Dance 19 November 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
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...
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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Our Address
Poplar, Blackwall & District Rowing Club
The Boat House
Ferry Street
London
E14 3DT