“….BUT NONE AS STYLISH”

When planning permission was being sought for the new balcony, The Putney Society wrote in support as follows:

“As is noted in the supporting documentation, the need to replace the existing balcony provides the opportunity to replace with a balcony that is more appropriate to the building. The accompanying historical photos show that this carefully researched proposal will indeed be more appropriate and will enhance the original of the rowing clubs here, which are such an asset to Putney. We note that several of the other boathouses have been allowed new or replacement balconies in recent years, but none as stylish.“

Now a reality, it is indeed the finest balcony on the Embankment, entirely appropriate to our historic clubhouse and with the very best views of the river. A very very big thank you to Stuart Forbes and his architectural practice for their absolutely brilliant design that reflects the very first balcony at the club and to Alex Fothergill and Fothergill for their structural advice. 

Please come and cheer on our crews from the new balcony and if you feel able to donate towards its cost, that would be wonderful.

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London Roar March Edition 2026

Chairman’s View by Simon Melvin
“… but none as stylish” by Peter Halford
Captain’s Report by Matt Reeder
Dates for your diary
Men’s Masters Report by Jason Bowyer
Women’s Masters Report by Saskia Gill
2026 World Rowing Virtual Indoor Championships by Zena Howard
Stepping forward; Helping Shape the Future of London Rowing Club by Andrew Boyle
New Members by Andrew Boyle
Upcoming Events by Annabel Lawrence
Closing and locking up the boat bays and sculling shed by Matt Reeder

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Help Us Raise £29K To Complete Our Phase 1 Balcony Fundraising

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We’re currently at £271K of our £300k Goal!

London Roar February Edition 2026

Chairman’s View by Simon Melvin
Captain’s Report by Matt Reeder
Dates for your diary
Men’s Masters Report by Jason Bowyer
Women’s Masters Report by Saskia Gill
Young Irregulars Report by Eilidh McCormick
Irregulars Report by Eddie Markes
Chris Dodd by Jeremy Hudson
Balcony Update by Peter Halford
British Rowing Club Leader Conference by Andrew Boyle
New Members by Andrew Boyle
Upcoming Events by Annabel Lawrence

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London Roar December Edition 2025

Chairman’s View by Simon Melvin
Captain’s Report by Matt Reeder
Dates for your diary
Men’s Masters Report by Jason Bowyer
Women’s Masters Report by Saskia Gill
Irregulars Report by Eddie Markes
LRC Christmas Party by Annabel Jackson
Casamajor Club Draw by John Auber
New Members by Andrew Boyle
Balcony Project Update by Peter Halford
Chas Newens by Jeremy Hudson
Bill Colley by Greg Anson

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London Roar October Edition 2025

Chairman’s View by Simon Melvin
Captain’s Report by Matt Reeder
Dates for your diary
Women’s Masters Report by Saskia Gill
Balcony Fundraising by Kathleen Curran
Great River Race 2025 by Andrew Boyle
8s and 9s Reunion by Bill Baker
Classics at the Club by Bill Baker
LRC Fireworks Party
Casual Events Staff by Annabel Lawrence
New Members by Andrew Boyle
Happy Birthday Tubby by Chris Harris
River Fever by Charlie Pryor

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