We are trialling a new kit supplier this winter, and the order window will close on 28 December 2012. Details and pictures of some of the samples are set out below - any questions, please email Gemma at gem1lmc@hotmail.com. Sample all-in-one Prices Short Sleeve tech top- £20 (price comparison - Pontoon short sleeve is £35) Long Sleeve tech top- £25  (price comparison - Pontoon long sleeve is £37) NOTE: Both tech tops are available in thin summer type fabric, or thicker winter fabric. Please specify your preference. Sample splash jacket Long Sleeve fleecy top with zip [...]

The annual Plum Puddings races took place on Sunday 16th December, with the usual charge down from the Pink Lodge to the Quintin flagpole. As ever, some excellent (and safe!) steering skills were on display, most notably from Ian who steered the lightweight women's VIII from 10th at the start to 4th at the finish. First across the line was the Quintin men's 1st VIII, followed by the Westminster novice women, and the Quintin super Vets in third. The view from Kew Road Bridge as the crews started to take it up towards the finish line

Nina will once again be organising the traditional post-Christmas club gathering and lunch this year for those who are in London over the Christmas break - as last year, rather than arranging this for Boxing Day, it will take place on 27th December. The plan is to go for an outing or a walk along the river, and then to meet back at the club for a lunch of hot soup, bread, and various cold cuts etc. Please let Nina know if you plan to attend, so she has an accurate idea of numbers for catering purposes - nina@maabc.com

The annual Plum Pudding Races will take place on Sunday 16 December - exact times to be confirmed, but get the date in your diary now to ensure you don't miss out! Same format as every year - mixed/scratch crews, racing in VIIIs from the Pink Lodge to the club, with food and prizes afterwards at Quintin BC. Please speak to Ian or your squad rep for more details - start time will be confirmed shortly!

Good luck to all the MAABC scullers racing at Scullers Head this weekend! Racing takes place from 9.30a.m. on Saturday 8 December, with 11 MAABC tackling the Chiswick-Putney course alongside 539 other competitors. Here are the details of those racing for MAABC - please keep an eye out for their race numbers and give them a cheer from the towpath! 244 Lisa Kallal W.MasB 247 Christina Greenhalgh W.MasB 248 Jo Gapper W.MasB 252 Anna Ramsden W.MasB 253 Kat Rolfsman W.MasB 261 Gabriella Tose W.IM2 267 Gemma Peck W.IM2 277 Jenny Bizley W.IM2.LWT 327 Dave Grylls MasD 396 Laura Campbell W.MasD 550 [...]