The John Lamb Junior Bursary – “An Inspiration To Everyone He Met“
John Lamb (2010–2025)
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John was a fine young paddler, Scout and Climber. He was a regular at Junior Club and always did his very best. I’m sure he would have gone on to achieve great things.
In memory of John, and to reflect the love of life and spirit he brought to kayaking, we propose establishing a Junior Bursary in his name. The purpose of the bursary is to support a promising young paddler each year with training, competition or equipment costs.
Before his illness, John and his family were regular paddlers at Junior Club. John was a keen and passionate paddler. John was always chatty, engaging and entertaining. Working with him on rolling technique in the pool, he was determined to improve; he would try, listen carefully to feedback, and then try again and again until he mastered the technique. He brought positivity and humour wherever he went. John led a full and busy life; as well as Kayaking, he was a passionate Climber and a Scout.
I think John really understood that life is what you make of it, and he put his all into the short time he had. John and his family didn’t just participate in the Junior club; they contributed to it. I think everyone’s days were made a bit better when John was around. He will be sorely missed by everyone at Junior Club.
Our hearts go out to John’s family, Ian and Lily and his brother Aiden. We hope you can remember the love of life, enthusiasm and determination that John always showed. Hold on to John’s spirit to give you the strength to keep on keeping on.
Richard C
Some more words from other Junior Club Leaders should be shared here –
He was such a joy to be around and was so enthusiastic. He always threw himself into whatever was being done. I’ll remember him as the funny, interesting and lovely young man he was.
So sorry to hear this. John was such a great character and a joy to be around; he will be greatly missed. Sending you all love
John was such a lovely person, you are such a loving family, he was loved by so many people, sending all our love and hugs to you all xxx
Ian, Lily & Aiden, I’m so sorry to hear this. John was such a great lad. He will be missed. All our love & plenty of hugs for you at this difficult time xxx
John, with his beautiful red hair, always smiling, laughing and joking, regularly up for a challenge at kayaking, he will be missed but will never be forgotten xxx