Claire Perry visits the Devizes Canoe Club ahead of the Devizes to Westminster Canoe Race

Claire Perry, MP for the Devizes Constituency visited the Devizes Canoe Club on Friday 8th April to see their preparations for the 63rd annual Devizes to Westminster Canoe Race and to hear about the local charities that the Club team are supporting: Stepping Stones Nursery in Trowbridge and the Jay Ryles-Jenkins Trust fund.

After her trip, Claire said:

"Within minutes of arriving at Devizes Wharf I was floating on the Kennet and Avon canal in a double kayak with a special paddle for left-handers. Although I have never tried my hand at canoeing before, the coaches and enthusiastic club members made it very easy to start paddling and it is clearly a wonderful way to get fit and see the Constituency from a different perspective. I wish all the participants in this weekend's race the very best of luck"

Notes:

• The Devizes to Westminster Canoe Race takes place every Easter. The next race will take place on 22nd – 25th April 2011.
• The Devizes to Westminster Canoe Race is one of the ultimate tests of endurance. The competitors will travel for 125 miles in kayak or canoe from Devizes to Westminster.
• For more information on the race please visit www.dwrace.org.ukPeople wanting more information about the Devizes Canoe Club should email info@devizescanoeclub.co.uk or visit www.devizescanoeclub.co.uk.
• Stepping Stones Nursery is an Opportunity group for children with special needs. "Special Needs" is the term they use to identify children who will benefit from specific therapy and support to help meet their potential. Children from birth to five, with varying levels of need, attend the group.For more information on Stepping Stones Nursery in Trowbridge please visit www.steppingstones-online.co.uk or email barabara@steppingstones.plus.com or telephone 01225 350003 or 350015
• The Jay Ryles-Jenkins Trust Fund has been set up to help pay for the care and rehabilitation of Jay (a close friend of one of the team) who during a school rugby match in March 2009 suffered a severe head injury. Jay's home has been adapted so that he can return home (as seen on the BBC programme DIY SOS recently).

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