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2020 Lady Lucy boating schedule
Once again, Lady Lucy is out on the river for most of the summer. I have two types of tickets. Everyone can come to the weekend events (including extended trips on bank holidays). You and your family, friends and pets … Continue reading
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Tagged Henley, HRR20, Hurley, lady lucy, Peter Freebody
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Lady Lucy out lock-busting (again)!
It’s been a slow start to the boating year on the Thames. Heavy rain and snow made Easter boating unpleasant and dangerous and it’s only in the past few days that river-levels have subsided to take red boards off mid-Thames … Continue reading
Three seasons of boating on Lady Lucy
I am in love with the river Thames, all my money goes into boats – (apart from the horse!). Over the weekend, I’ve been organising the boating schedule for Lady Lucy. Last year I had over 400 guests on … Continue reading
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Tagged Henley, Hurley, lady lucy, Peter freedbody, Riva, Thames, Ye Olde Belle
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The making and keeping of friends.
We had a good conversation in the Olde Bell after racing yesterday about the value of friendship. One of our party was quite methodical in how she cultivated friendship. Acquaintances were granted access to her via linked in from … Continue reading
Henley Royal Regatta – Warren Muggleton’s take
As some readers will know, the Pension PlayPen was on the river last week, including a day with the Muggletons! Warren (pictured in the blue blazer), is a budding sports journalist so I’m pleased to feature this account of his Henley. … Continue reading
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Tagged Canford, Eton, Euros, France, Henley, Henley Royal Regatta, Wales, Warren Wuggleton, Wimbledon
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Back to business
It will be interesting, when the Pensions Regulator comes to publish its statistics, to see whether the past few days will represent a downward spike in engagement over auto-enrolment. Certainly our stats at Pension PlayPen suggest that less decisions … Continue reading
Lady Lucy is back and looking for crew!
Well here she is, revarnished, redecked and repainted. After a spring long refit Lady Lucy is back on the river and after trials today, will be ready for a first outing next weekend. It your idea of heaven is floating … Continue reading
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Tagged Henley, Hurley, Lady Luch, Peter Freebody, Thames
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MUTINY AT THE BOUNTY!
Yesterday was a shocker! As many of you know, (from first hand experience), I spend much of the summer driving my boat and guests up and down the Thames. Yesterday was no exception. What made yesterday different, was my … Continue reading
The Thames Traditional Boat Festival 2015
The sun shone – the river was calm and everyone had a grand time at the Thames Traditional Boat Festival this weekend. (18th-19th July). Whether you are a lover of wooden boats (small and large) , I hope you will enjoy … Continue reading
Henley by boat – a Pension PlayPen Photoblog!
What a fabulous week for the 67 people who came on Lady Lucy between Wednesday and Saturday. It was a shame we couldn’t do Sunday- especially with St Pauls and Sir William Borlase winning the two boys events! Here are … Continue reading
