Wellesbourne & District and Shakespeare Lions Clubs welcome you to our raft race website.
The next race will be run on Sunday 21st June 2009.
The main beneficiary of the 2008 race will be The Prince's Trust. Please click on the logo below and it will link to their site and provide you with more information about the charity.
As ever, we are deeply indebted to a large number of individuals and organisations for their support of our raft race, e.g. various sub aqua clubs, owners of the banks of the River Avon, Stratford Council for the use of the recreation ground, the owner of the field where it all starts, St Johns Ambulance, the Police, the Fire service, friends & relations etc. etc. The list is almost endless.
However it is you, the rafters, who make it all happen. Your desire to raise money to help others who are in need is the essence of the day's efforts.
If you have not been on the river before then have a look below - we have a full safety team in place at each weir (there are 2) to assist you over the obstacle. Will you get wet? Certainly - but don't forget to bring the sunscreen. More than anything, a sense of fun and purpose will allow you a hard but rewarding time on the River Avon.
The Prince's Trust subscribes to the justgiving.com website where you can make a donation if you wish.
The photograph above and many others on this site can remind you of a memorable day on the Avon. This year we have hooked up with a local photographer named Mike Simkiss who will follow events down the river. You can purchase copies of photos at www.yourraceday.co.uk.
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