Friends of Bedford School Boat Club
Friends of Bedford School Boat Club (FoBSBC) is a supportive network of parents who support the boys involved in rowing, their coaches, and one another. United by a shared passion for the sport and the school, the group plays a vital role in fostering community, encouragement, and pride both on and off the water.
They also provide a link for OBs and their parents to keep in touch with the school rowing community.
The Friends activities range from handing out hot chocolate and doughnuts to cold rowers after spring training, to hosting the popular BBQ at Bedford Regatta. They also raise vital funds to support rowing at Bedford School and produce a regular newsletter to keep everyone in touch. New volunteers are always welcome to join in and help make each event a success.
If you would like to know more about what we do or wish to get involved in our fun and friendly community, please email us at friendsofbsbc@bedfordschool.org.uk.
For those parents who are non-rowers, please see here for an overview of everything you need to know about rowing.
Learn more about the Boat Club and its history
100 CLUB
Join the FoBSBC 100 Club for just £2 a month* – a great way for you to support rowing and rowers at Bedford School whilst having a bit of a flutter!
The 100 Club operates under the rules of the Gambling Act 2005 for a Small Society Lottery. Please see the club rules here.
Join the club at fobsbc.sumupstore.com by choosing and buying your number(s) and be in with a chance of winning cash prizes in our monthly draws.
The regular monthly prize fund will be 50% of the monthly income – there will be three prizes. The remaining 50% of the fund will be allocated to FoBSBC Funds. Bonus prize months will be December and June, with no draw in July and August. Ten draws will take place a year on the last Saturday of the month.
*Payable as a £24 lump sum (per 100 Club number) for 12 months of membership.
Good luck in our draws, and thank you for your support!
Draw Results
- Jan 2025 – 1st: K Nevill £49.50, 2nd: J McGregor £29.70, 3rd: K Rioch £19.80, Members 99
- Feb 2025 – 1st: A Howard £49.50, 2nd: S Northey £29.70 (donated), 3rd: A Barnes £19.80 (donated), Members 99
- Mar 2025 – 1st: L Payne £49.50, 2nd: M Wooding Jones £29.70 (donated), 3rd: N Wilkins £19.80, Members 99
- Apr 2025 – 1st: K Rioch £48.50, 2nd: C Northey £29.10, 3rd: J Apps £19.40, Members 97
- May 2025 – 1st: P Blake £50.50, 2nd: A Mantini £30.30, 3rd: H Battersby £20.20, Members 101
- Jun 2025 – 1st: C Qualtrough £93.50, 2nd: D Pinkney £56.10, 3rd: W Garner £37.40, Members 102
Fundraising Support
The Friends of BSBC fundraising efforts have enabled The Boat Club to purchase technical equipment for the senior and junior crews to use. The equipment also benefits holiday club rowers and rowing clubs in the Prep School.
Fundraising has enabled the club to purchase the following:
| Year | Equipment | BSBC |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6x Concept2 RowErgs | £5,643 |
| 2025 | 6x Concept2 Bike Ergs | £6,612 |
| 2022 | 8 x Concept2 RowErgs | £7,920 |
| 2019 | 4 x Concept2 BikeErgs | £4,640 |
| 2018 | 4 x Concept2 RowErgs | £3,440 |
| 2018 | 4 x Concept2 BikeErgs | £4,640 |
Thanks to all of our supporters, The Boat Club crews can train using top-of-the-range equipment, supporting our athletes to be the best they can be.
The FoBSBC 100 Club and other fundraising efforts will continue the legacy of investing in the future of rowing and rowers at Bedford School.
Newsletters
The Friends of Bedford School Boat Club regularly publishes a newsletter to keep you updated with news about the boys’ achievements and forthcoming events. Please see the links below to read the latest newsletter.
