‘Wear’ in this together: Chester-le-Street ARC’s ascendance to rowing glory
October 4, 2025
It may surprise readers to discover that one of the UK’s most successful rowing clubs is nestled on the banks of the River Wear in
Author: Alex McMullen
Alex McMullen
Alex is our Head of The Catch, comprising the opinions and columnists teams. She started rowing in 2010 at Durham Amateur Rowing Club and had a successful six-year junior career on the national and regional scene. Having joined the JRN writing team in 2021, Alex assumed control of all Catch-related content in 2023. She works full-time in UK private equity, and is a Master's graduate of King's College London.
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