Civic leader joins young dragon boaters for a splash-filled training session at Manvers Waterfront: Manvers Lake, Sunday 2 nd  November It’s not every day you see civic leadership in a buoyancy aid, but this weekend, Madam Mayor swapped her chain of office for a paddle to join the Team Manvers Junior Dragons  for an energetic hour-long dragon boat training session at Manvers Waterfront Boat Club. Before taking to the water, Madam Mayor was introduced to the Junior Dragons  —

Saturday evening brought our annual Spooky Paddle  to life — and what a success it was! Over 60 paddlers took to the water for an evening of Halloween fun and creativity The event featured competitions for Best Fancy Dress  and Best Dressed Craft , with a fierce (and slightly fishy) shark  taking the top costume prize, and a beautifully illuminated SUP board  winning the craft category. From SUPs and kayaks to canoes — and even a dragon boat  — the water was full of glowing s

The latest issue of The Laker  newsletter highlights a vibrant summer season at Manvers Lake, filled with community events, sporting...