Newnham Riverbank Club news and information
Newnham Riverbank Club
ITV News on the pollution status of the Cam and other rivers, highlighting a planned protest event in London, October 26 2024:
https://www.itv.com/watch/news/catch-up-on-itv-news-anglia-east-from-wednesday-21st-august/jydxlwm
Also:
Cam Valley Forum event: Sewage Sleuthing the River Cam: 7:00-8:30pm Wednesday 23 October 2024 at St Mark’s Community Centre, Barton Road, Cambridge CB3 9JZ
At the end of first season of Bathing Water Designation for the River Cam at Sheep's Green, the bathing water quality at Sheep’s Green is expected to be officially rated as “Poor”.
The meeting will discuss:
- the results of investigations into the possible causes
- what happens next
- how we can help clean up the River Cam
Everyone welcome!
About us
The Newnham Riverbank Club was created in 1997. It exists to enable people to enjoy a unique stretch of riverbank between Newnham and Grantchester, which has been used for swimming and sunbathing for more than a century.
What we do
Membership: by introduction
Members join the club by being introduced by exisiting members, who can vouch for their character and behaviour.
Barbecues
During the course of the year, we hold barbecues which are open to all members. Please bring food and drink to share.
Fresh air, sunshine and the river ... and a few points of guidance ...
Please note that all children (less than 18 years old) must be closely supervised at all times
It is important to remember that all use of the river is at your own risk
Enjoy the river but give no offence to other river users - especially members of the public using the river.
Please enjoy the riverside
quietly: do not play radios or music if other people can hear
Relax, enjoy, participate
The full rules and guidelines are posted at the site and are given out to members when they join. The rules and guidelines above indicate some of the principles governing those guidelines.
Using the club site
Pennywort Clearance
The need to keep the Cam clear of an invasive plant
The Newham Riverbank Club is collaborating with the Conservators of the River Cam and the Cam Valley forum to try to keep the River Cam clear of water (floating) pennywort, which can obstruct and deoxygenate the river.
Club committee
Newnham Riverbank Club Committee
The committee organise the running and maintenance of the site. The Chair is Andrew, the Secretary and acting Treasurer is Simon C, and the Membership Secretaries are Nicky and Katharine. They, and the other members of the committee can be identified by the notice on the fence. If you encounter a problem at the site please let a committee member know.
Other members help with tasks such as mowing the lawn, planting and clearing. Thanks to everyone who helps!
Other members help with tasks such as mowing the lawn, planting and clearing. Thanks to everyone who helps!
Registration of canoes and kayaks
If you have a canoe or kayak at the Riverbank Club, you must give your name and clear identification of the vessel to the committee.
Registering a canoe or kayak at the riverbank
A piece of the Cam for the whole family
Riverbank wildlife
Swimming
News and views
Annual General Meeting
Contact Details
Membership@nrclub.org
Membership Registration
Resubscription/registration is by following the details in the newsletter, which has been emailed for 2024. If you are a member and have not received a newsletter email by April 2024, please use the contact form "send us a message" in the "contact us" section or email: Membership@nrclub.org