Trentham Canoe Club row teams enter 21-mile Great River Race in memory of late member

Two rowing teams from Trentham Canoe Club in Stoke-on-Trent will participate in the Great River Race on the River Thames in London, covering 21.6 miles in memory of their late club member Lynda Whiston, who died of cancer earlier this year. Among the rowers is Dave Whiston, Lynda's husband, who shared that rowing has helped him cope with his loss and provided a supportive, down-to-earth community. The teams, named Powered by Biscuits and Powered by Oatcakes, will race from Millwall to Richmond, although they have only trained for six miles so far and are uncertain about managing the full distance with the tide. Their effort also aims to raise funds for Dougie Mac hospice charity, which supported Mrs. Whiston. Fellow rower Jill Seabridge-Chadwick praised Lynda's strength and passion, which continue to inspire the team. This participation symbolizes both a tribute and a therapeutic outlet for the rowers as they face the challenge ahead.