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Companies, clubs and organisations from across the region are getting their teams together and signing up for this year’s Cambridge Dragon Boat Festival in aid of Addenbrooke’s Charitable Trust (ACT).
Now in its 16th year, the festival has become one of the biggest corporate team events in the regional calendar and there is plenty of time to get a team together and guarantee a place on the starting line in Fen Ditton on Saturday, September 10.
One of the early entrants, as well as event sponsors is Redrow South Midlands. Mandy Howie, marketing manager at Redrow Homes, said: “As members of the Cambridge community, Redrow South Midlands are keen to support organisations such as Addenbrooke’s Charitable Trust.
“The services and work they provide to people across Cambridgeshire are vital. We are pleased to be able to help the charity by sponsoring the Dragon Boat Race and hope they are able to raise the vital funds they need.”
Other early festival entrants include Addenbrooke’s Charitable Trust, Woodland Group (four teams), Cambridge Perfusion and Brookend Veterinary Practice Ltd. There are Gold and Silver entries available which include a significant donation to ACT as well as marketing benefits such as the company logo on the sides of a dragon boat.
To take part in the dragon boat racing, no previous experience is required. The dragon boats, qualified helms and all racing equipment are provided and each crew is guaranteed a minimum of three races.
On the day of the festival, there will also be Chinese-themed entertainment, children’s rides and plenty of food and drink for all the family. The team raising the most money for ACT will be awarded the charity trophy and enjoy a group prize courtesy of Let’s Go Punting.
For further information and an entry form, call NewWave Events on 01536 674748 or visit https://dragonboatevents.co.uk/cambridge-dragon-boat-festival/. To find out more about the vital work of Addenbrooke’s Charitable Trust, go to act4addenbrookes.org.uk.
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