On the afternoon of Saturday 13th September, the Club celebrated 50 years since the amalgamation of its parent Clubs. Many former members were reunited after many years.  Councillor Sue Haydock kindly broke away from the Will Adams events to attend and propose the toast to the Club. She spoke of the the achievement of the new boathouse and the future success of the Club. The Club chairman, responded and spoke particularly about the events that led to the amalgamation, the success of the Club and the future that will be generated by the advent of the new boathouse.