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The 2025 Annual Dinner will be hosted, for the first time, by Vesta Rowing Club. Space is at a premium at VRC’s quaint Tideway abode, so instead, this event will be adding to the list of great historical events to grace the nave of the historic church of St Mary’s, Putney. Chief amongst those being the Putney Debates of 1647, although we don’t expect as much debate about the nature of government on our night(?!). Full Details: Date: Saturday 26th April 2025 Venue: St Mary’s Church, Putney, SW15 1SN. Pre-Dinner Drinks at Vesta Rowing Club: 1800 - 1900 Dinner: Arrival at 1900 for serving at 1930 Carriages: 2200 Post-Dinner Drinks at VRC: 2200 - Late Dinner, priced at £75 per person, includes a three course meal plus cheese grazing table. Card only bar at the venue, with drinks available to include: Red and White Wine (choice of two each) Prosecco Spirits plus mixers Selection of bottled beers (incl. alcohol free). Book tickets here (tables of 10 max): Remenham Dinner tickets
Membership fees are due now as every year, for some reason members who had a direct debit setup prior to 2020 have not been processed, more modern ones via the Gocardless system have been. The membership secretary is investigating and all members have received an email on the matter.
Remenham Challenge took place at 2pm on Saturday 14th December 2024. All results are available here. Photos are available from AllMarkOne .
The Remenham Club
“One of the new features on the course is the charming little bungalow erected by the Remenham Club on the towpath side, just below the Grosvenor Club enclosure. Its position is in its way unrivalled, for it is the only place from which it is possible to see both the start and the finish of every race” Field magazine - 8th July 1911
The Remenham Club is a membership of the founding clubs - London Rowing Club, Vesta Rowing Club, Thames Rowing Club, Twickenham Rowing Club, Kingston Rowing Club, Molesey Boat Club and Staines Boat Club.
Henley Regatta
ROWING AT HENLEY
As the Regatta was instituted long before national or international rowing federations were established, it occupies a unique position in the world of rowing. It has its own rules and is not subject to the jurisdiction either of the governing body of rowing in the U.K. (British Rowing) or of the International Rowing Federation (F.I.S.A.), but is proud of the distinction of being officially recognised by both these bodies.
For more information visit the Henley Royal Regatta website.
REGATTA HISTORY...
Henley Regatta was first held in 1839 and has been held annually ever since, except during the two World Wars. Originally staged by the Mayor and people of Henley as a public attraction with a fair and other amusements, the emphasis rapidly changed so that competitive amateur rowing became its main purpose.
The 1839 Regatta took place on a single afternoon but proved so popular with oarsmen that the racing lasted for two days from 1840. In 1886 the Regatta was extended to three days and to four in 1906. Since 1928 its increased popularity meant entries exceeded the permitted numbers in several events, and so Qualifying Races are now held in the week before the Regatta to reduce the number of entries to the permitted maximum. In 1986 the Regatta was extended to five days, with an increase in the maximum entry for certain events.
ROYAL PATRONAGE
In 1851 H.R.H. Prince Albert became the Regatta’s first Royal Patron. Since the death of The Prince Consort, the reigning Monarch has always consented to become Patron. This patronage means the Regatta can be called Henley Royal Regatta.
During the course of its history, the Regatta has often been honoured by visits of members of the Royal Family, of which the most recent was that of H.R.H. The Princess Royal in 2010.
Founding Clubs
The Remenham Club Ltd
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00115615
Registered Address
Remenham Lane, Henley-on-Thames, RG9 3DB
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