For a second successive year Durham’s only student TV station has won the National Student Television Association (NaSTA)’s most prestigious award. The accolade of Broadcaster of the Year for 2023 was bestowed on PalTV at a ceremony at Ravensbourne University, London on April 15th. Gold, silver and bronze awards were presented by NaSTA in each of 20 categories, and in … Read More
GB Rowing Team April Trials
Several rowers from Durham and Newcastle Universities took part in trials for the Senior and under-23 GB Rowing team at the National Training Centre at Caversham over the weekend of April 14th to 16th. Durham University produced some fine performances with U23s Jack Roberts and George Reed taking 4th place in the D final of the Men’s pair, Gus John … Read More
Sponsorship opportunities at the 2023 Durham Regatta
Durham Regatta offers a range of sponsorship opportunities for companies and individuals wishing to promote themselves. These are set out in the 2023 Sponsorship Prospectus and include – Principal sponsorship Co-sponsorship including hospitality Co-sponsorship excluding hospitality Hospitality only Race sponsorship Programme advertisements Banner advertisements Vice Presidency Each of the above can be tailored to suit specific requirements or individual needs. … Read More
Collingwood take the honours at Novice Head
After the Durham College Rowing Novice Cup in November was restricted to an ergo competition because of the high river level, and the Senate Head in January was cancelled due to the obstructed course, it was a relief when the Novice Head was given the all clear to go ahead on February 26th. Forty eight Open and Women’s coxed fours … Read More
Victor Ludorum for Durham at BUCS Head
Durham University enjoyed its best result for 11 years at the British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) 4s and 8s Head on the River Tyne, winning the Victor Ludorum in Men’s, Women’s and Overall categories over the weekend of February 18th and 19th. Consisting of a time trial over 5km for Championship and Intermediate crews and 3km for Beginners the … Read More
Elvet Bridge clear for Small Boats Head
Work to remove accumulated debris from the arches of Elvet Bridge was completed this week, just in time for Durham Small Boats Head on February 4th but sadly too late to avoid the cancellation of Durham College Rowing’s Senate Head on January 29th, both events being raced over the 1800 metre course on the River Wear. The DCR Novice Head … Read More
Pelaw Wood becomes a Nature Reserve
Durham County Council has announced the designation of Pelaw Wood as a new Local Nature Reserve. After many years the required agreement was obtained in May when Natural England approved an application by the County Council. As a Nature Reserve the land will be managed by the Council which will help to secure its future and use for generations to … Read More
Annual General Meeting, November 16th 2022
The Annual General Meeting of Durham Regatta will take place at Durham Amateur Rowing Club at 7.00pm on Wednesday 16th November 2022. The Agenda includes approval of the minutes of the 2021 AGM, review of accounts, report of the Executive Committee and election of officers for 2023. A copy of the 2022 report to Members can be found here. Anyone … Read More
David Raine
Today we received the sad news that one of our Honorary Life Vice Presidents, David Raine, had passed away on July 20th at the age of 80. David served as Regional Umpiring Chair until standing down in the late 1990s, after which he continued as Chairman of Durham Regatta’s Race & Technical Committee until after the 2003 Regatta. David retired … Read More
Happy 60th Birthday Baths Bridge
Baths Bridge turns 60 years old today, 16th June 2022. The bridge and its predecessors have some stories to tell. The elegant arched wooden bridge of 1855 lasted some forty years, a tribute to the skills of the period. The replacement in 1898 was typical of the late Victorian period.. A flat single span footway with metal lattice work, set … Read More