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SUMMARY:Mike Sweeney book talk and dinner
DESCRIPTION:Click here to buy tickets \nMike Sweeney – in conversation with Sarah Winckless about his new book : “You\, Boy\, the river!” Mike Sweeney’s Rowing Journey \nThursday\, 28 January 2027 \n6.30pm discussion\, followed by two course set supper at 7.30pm \nFormer Chairman of Henley Royal Regatta\, Mike Sweeney\, has published a new book\, ‘You\, Boy\, the River!’\, which recounts his remarkable journey through the sport of rowing. \nThe book follows Mike’s path from learning to row at school to competing at the highest levels of the sport. Along the way\, he represented Cambridge in The Boat Race\, won medals at Henley\, and raced for Great Britain at both European and World Championships. \nBeyond his achievements as an athlete\, Mike made a significant contribution to the governance and development of rowing. During the 1970s\, he served as both Chairman of the Selection Board and Team Manager for the British Rowing Team. Internationally\, he spent 14 years on the World Rowing Council and\, as Chairman of the Events Commission\, oversaw numerous World Cups\, World Championships and Olympic regattas. \nMike also chaired Henley Royal Regatta for more than 20 years\, helping to guide the event through a period of significant growth and evolution. \n“Rowing has shaped so much of my life – from my first strokes at school to Henley\, Cambridge\, Great Britain and the wider international rowing community. ‘You\, Boy\, the River!’ is a reflection on those experiences\, the people I met along the way\, and the enduring spirit of the sport. I have put a great deal into the sport of rowing but I have received a great deal in return. I have travelled the world\, I have friends in every continent and I have very many wonderful memories. My key advice – ‘fully commit but have fun!’ This I have achieved.” \nMENU – select your choices while booking \nLocal Pork Sausages – rosemary and garlic-infused mashed potato\, crispy fried onions\, French beans and red wine jus \nor \nGnocchi alla Sorrentina – baked gnocchi in a tomato and basil sauce with melted mozzarella and garlic bread (v) \nDessert: Pear and almond tart\, strawberry purée and vanilla clotted cream ice cream (v) \nor  \nFruit salad & sorbet (v\, gf) \n—- \nwith coffee and chocolates \n————————————————————- \nCopies of “You\, Boy\, the river!” Mike Sweeney’s Rowing Journey will be available for sale (and signature by Mike Sweeney) on the night- £14.99 \n  \nClick here to buy tickets
URL:https://www.leander.co.uk/event/mike-sweeney-book-talk-and-dinner/
LOCATION:Leander Club\, Leander Club\, Henley-on-Thames\, Oxfordshire\, RG9 2LP\, United Kingdom
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