{"id":972,"date":"2021-02-25T22:24:12","date_gmt":"2021-02-25T22:24:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/macclesfieldcanoe.club\/?page_id=972"},"modified":"2026-06-30T09:16:51","modified_gmt":"2026-06-30T09:16:51","slug":"test-page","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/macclesfieldcanoe.club\/","title":{"rendered":"Home Page"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light has-custom-content-position is-position-top-right\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"496\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-1655 size-large\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/macclesfieldcanoe.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/p1010027-2-1024x496.jpg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/macclesfieldcanoe.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/p1010027-2-1024x496.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/macclesfieldcanoe.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/p1010027-2-300x145.jpg 300w, https:\/\/macclesfieldcanoe.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/p1010027-2-768x372.jpg 768w, https:\/\/macclesfieldcanoe.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/p1010027-2-1536x744.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/macclesfieldcanoe.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/p1010027-2-2048x992.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-20 has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#7893a4\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-nv-site-bg-color\">Macclesfield and District Canoe Club<\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-nv-site-bg-color\">A family friendly paddlesport club for all abilities<\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fe48e5de wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-nv-site-bg-color has-neve-link-color-background-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"#about-us\">Find out about the club<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group madcc-block-1 has-nv-dark-bg-color has-nv-light-bg-background-color has-text-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Latest News<\/h2>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__list is-grid columns-3 has-dates has-author wp-block-latest-posts\"><li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/macclesfieldcanoe.club\/index.php\/2026\/09\/07\/monday-7th-september-bollington\/\">Monday 7th September &#8211; Bollington<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-author\">by Alan Tonge<\/div><time datetime=\"2026-09-07T10:55:18+00:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">September 7, 2026<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">7th September is our last Bollington club night for the Summer 2026 season Please arrive by 6.00pm to be on the water quickly, as it&#8217;ll go dark early, now we&#8217;re in SeptemberBoat hire&hellip;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/macclesfieldcanoe.club\/index.php\/2026\/09\/07\/monday-7th-september-bollington\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">Read More &raquo;<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Monday 7th September &#8211; Bollington<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/macclesfieldcanoe.club\/index.php\/2026\/08\/25\/great-news-club-defibrillator\/\">Great News &#8211; Club Defibrillator<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-author\">by Alan Tonge<\/div><time datetime=\"2026-08-25T10:02:56+00:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">August 25, 2026<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">Great news, the club now owns a compact portable defibrillator. We&#8217;ve purchased this with club funds and the help of a donation from Congleton Lions Club in recognition of our support for their&hellip;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/macclesfieldcanoe.club\/index.php\/2026\/08\/25\/great-news-club-defibrillator\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">Read More &raquo;<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Great News &#8211; Club Defibrillator<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/macclesfieldcanoe.club\/index.php\/2026\/08\/25\/brereton-autumn-winter-2026\/\">Brereton Autumn\/Winter 2026<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-author\">by Alan Tonge<\/div><time datetime=\"2026-08-25T09:57:49+00:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">August 25, 2026<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">Following the hot summer and limited rainfall, our Thursday evening paddling sessions at Brereton Nature Reserve have been suspended due to a suspected blue green algae bloom. Hopefully with cooler weather this will&hellip;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/macclesfieldcanoe.club\/index.php\/2026\/08\/25\/brereton-autumn-winter-2026\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">Read More &raquo;<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Brereton Autumn\/Winter 2026<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"about-us\" class=\"wp-block-group has-neve-text-color-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:54% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/macclesfieldcanoe.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_5251-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1683 size-medium\" srcset=\"https:\/\/macclesfieldcanoe.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_5251-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/macclesfieldcanoe.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_5251-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/macclesfieldcanoe.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_5251-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/macclesfieldcanoe.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_5251-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/macclesfieldcanoe.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_5251-930x620.jpg 930w, https:\/\/macclesfieldcanoe.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_5251.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-nv-text-dark-bg-color has-text-color\">About Us<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-nv-text-dark-bg-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\">MADCC is a club for adults, young people, and families. Our members have a wide range of paddle sport interests including touring, moving water trips, flat water racing, and sea kayaking. The club\u2019s qualified coaches are able to offer training and assessments for national skills awards in many aspects of paddle sport.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group madcc-block-1 has-nv-light-bg-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What we do&#8230;<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile madcc-margin-bottom-32px has-nv-site-bg-background-color has-background\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"526\" height=\"395\" src=\"https:\/\/macclesfieldcanoe.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/canal1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-100 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/macclesfieldcanoe.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/canal1.jpg 526w, https:\/\/macclesfieldcanoe.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/canal1-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 526px) 100vw, 526px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Canal and Lake Sessions<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">During the summer months the club meets on Monday evenings on the Macclesfield canal in Bollington and on Thursday evenings at Brereton Lake.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/macclesfieldcanoe.club\/index.php\/bollington-canal\/\">Read more about Bollington canal sessions.<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/macclesfieldcanoe.club\/index.php\/brereton-lake\/\">Read more about Brereton Lake sessions.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile madcc-margin-bottom-32px has-nv-site-bg-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pool Sessions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the winter months the club uses the pool at the Bollington leisure centre. This provides a great opportunity to practice capsize drills, rolling and other techniques.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/macclesfieldcanoe.club\/index.php\/pool-sessions\/\">Read more about pool sessions.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"558\" src=\"https:\/\/macclesfieldcanoe.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_0630-1024x558.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1685 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/macclesfieldcanoe.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_0630-1024x558.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/macclesfieldcanoe.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_0630-300x163.jpg 300w, https:\/\/macclesfieldcanoe.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_0630-768x418.jpg 768w, https:\/\/macclesfieldcanoe.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_0630-1536x837.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/macclesfieldcanoe.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_0630-2048x1116.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile madcc-margin-bottom-32px has-nv-site-bg-background-color has-background\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"672\" src=\"https:\/\/macclesfieldcanoe.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_0743-1024x672.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1692 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/macclesfieldcanoe.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_0743-1024x672.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/macclesfieldcanoe.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_0743-300x197.jpg 300w, https:\/\/macclesfieldcanoe.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_0743-768x504.jpg 768w, https:\/\/macclesfieldcanoe.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_0743-1536x1008.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/macclesfieldcanoe.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_0743-2048x1344.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Touring<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Monthly touring paddles to a flat water location. Emphasis on a social paddle in a not too challenging environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/macclesfieldcanoe.club\/?page_id=294\">Read more about touring<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile madcc-margin-bottom-32px has-nv-site-bg-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Racing<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Club members take part in local and national Hasler series races. Regular training sessions are organised on local canals and rivers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Club members and visitors from other clubs also take part in the monthly Hare &amp; Hounds handicap time-trial.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/macclesfieldcanoe.club\/?page_id=291\">Read more about racing<\/a><br><\/p>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/macclesfieldcanoe.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_5250.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1687 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/macclesfieldcanoe.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_5250.jpg 768w, https:\/\/macclesfieldcanoe.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_5250-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/macclesfieldcanoe.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_5250-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile madcc-margin-bottom-32px has-nv-site-bg-background-color has-background\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/macclesfieldcanoe.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/539772770_10235262057364255_1202729410306871938_n.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1691 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/macclesfieldcanoe.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/539772770_10235262057364255_1202729410306871938_n.jpg 960w, https:\/\/macclesfieldcanoe.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/539772770_10235262057364255_1202729410306871938_n-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/macclesfieldcanoe.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/539772770_10235262057364255_1202729410306871938_n-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Moving Water<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Monthly trips to local rivers such as the Goyt, Dee or Derwent, or sometimes further afield. Difficulty will be varied and chosen based on paddler ability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/macclesfieldcanoe.club\/index.php\/moving-water\/\">Read more about moving water<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile madcc-margin-bottom-32px has-nv-site-bg-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sea Kayaking<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Monthly sea kayaking trips to locations such as North Wales, South Lakes. The club also arranges multi-day camping trips in Scotland or similar areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/macclesfieldcanoe.club\/?page_id=277\">Read more about sea kayaking<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"672\" src=\"https:\/\/macclesfieldcanoe.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_8662-1024x672.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1689 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/macclesfieldcanoe.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_8662-1024x672.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/macclesfieldcanoe.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_8662-300x197.jpg 300w, https:\/\/macclesfieldcanoe.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_8662-768x504.jpg 768w, https:\/\/macclesfieldcanoe.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_8662-1536x1008.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/macclesfieldcanoe.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_8662.jpg 1911w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group madcc-block-1 has-nv-site-bg-color has-neve-text-color-background-color has-text-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"madcc-block-1 has-nv-site-bg-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\">We have members from Macclesfield, Whaley Bridge, Buxton, Leek, Warrington, Wilmslow, Lymm, Knutsford, Northwich, Sandbach, Crewe, Middlewich, Holmes Chapel, Congleton, Poynton,Stockport, and many other areas across the north west. Come and Join us if you are interested in Paddlesport.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fe48e5de wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-primary\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/macclesfieldcanoe.club\/index.php\/membership\/\">Membership details<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-primary\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/macclesfieldcanoe.club\/index.php\/getting-started\/\">Getting Started<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-primary\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/macclesfieldcanoe.club\/index.php\/madcc-frequently-asked-questions\/\">frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-primary\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/macclesfieldcanoe.club\/index.php\/committee-members-and-coaches\/\">Contact us<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Latest News About Us MADCC is a club for adults, young people, and families. 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