Tribute: Arthur LEWIS (1933-2020)

Arthur Lewis, Queen’s rowing ‘Blue’ died on 14 May 2020 at home in the Napa Valley, California at the age of 86. Arthur was the younger brother of John Lewis, captain of the boat club in 1953. The two brothers were born in Swansea and Arthur spent the first 15 years of his life there [...]

Tony HART: Tribute by Alistair FEE

Tony Hart was an outstanding gentleman. Keen on the law, especially the laws of the Medes and Persians. His greatest love, after his wife Mary and family, was the sport of rowing, which he enjoyed throughout his life. My first encounter with Tony was in 1974, when I had to appear in court, hoping to [...]

Delta Crew – Henley Revisited

Friendships between individuals are formed through many encounters in life, and grow and foster with shared experiences. Camaraderie among a group is less common, if only because such opportunities are fewer, and it is more difficult to maintain the esprit de corps. Sport is a great way for people to learn the important skill of [...]

Lord Rana visits Queen’s Boat House

Lady Victoria Boat Club President, Ricky Caruth, welcomed new club patron, Lord Rana, to the boat house on Saturday morning, 10 May. Lord Rana saw the boat house at it's typical bustling weekend best, talking to Queen's oarsmen and women, and members of the Lady Victoria committee, including club captain Maurice Warnock.

Obituary: Ian WILSON

Ian Wilson who coached Queen’s in the 1950s has died – he was 84.  Ian was an Old Campbellian and a past captain of Trinity Hall BC at Cambridge. His funeral will take place at Drumbeg Parish Church at 2.30pm on Thursday 26th January.  He is survived by his wife Joan, Somme Nursing Home, Circular [...]

LVBC Winter Dinner 2012

The President of The Lady Victoria Boat Club is pleased to give notice  of the WINTER DINNER 2012The Old Billiard RoomUlster Reform Club, Royal Avenue, BelfastFriday 27th January 2012 at 7.30pm…………………………………………………………………………...……………………R.S.V.P.                 CLAIRE SAVAGE                                5 SHORE ROAD                                STRANGFORD                                BT30 7NLMobile:  07736 321847Email:    clairebrown101@hotmail.com…………………………………………………………………………...……………………Name________________________________________I wish to attend the Winter Dinner   Yes   /    NoPlease indicate if vegetarian meal [...]