Gong Hey Fat Choy! Here come the Dragons!

Added by Love Business East Midlands | 15 February 2016

UPDATED: 15 February 2016

To celebrate Chinese New Year, Rainbows Hospice for Children and Young People has joined with Gable Events to launch the eighth Nottingham Riverside Festival Dragon Boat Challenge!

The 2016 Dragon Boat Challenge takes place on Sunday 7th August as part of the annual Riverside Festival and is one of the largest and most eagerly anticipated team events in the region. Up to 40 crews from all over the East Midlands are expected to battle it out over the 200m race course. They will all be seeking to knock Nottingham-based Cargopak off their pedestal as reigning champions whilst raising important funds for the Hospice.

No previous experience is required to take part in the dragon boat racing, just plenty of team spirit. So why not take up the challenge? The dragon boats, qualified helms and all racing equipment are provided and each crew is guaranteed a minimum of three races. Teams and spectators also benefit from being part of one of the region’s largest family festivals with a bustling fair and vibrant mix of music, dance, crafts and food from around the world, staged by Nottingham City Council.

The Challenge’s official charity, Rainbows, is the only children's hospice in the East Midlands. By taking part in the Dragon Boat Challenge to raise money for Rainbows, you will be helping families from Nottinghamshire and across the region to make the most of the time they have left together and create memories they can treasure forever.

Tom Stanyard, Corporate Partnership Fundraiser at Rainbows, said,

“It’s because of people like you that Rainbows can keep our doors open. Only a small amount of our funding is guaranteed, that’s why supporters and fundraisers like you are so important. You are the ones who make it possible for us to help and care for those with terminal and life-limiting conditions.”

The top fundraisers for Rainbows will win the charity trophy plus a special prize-meal kindly donated by The Riverbank Bar & Kitchen. Situated at Trent Bridge, not far from where the Challenge takes place.

For more information and an entry form please call Gable Events on 01780 470718 or visit www.dragonboatfestivals.co.uk/nottingham

For information about the services of Rainbows Hospice for Children and Young People call Tom Stanyard on 01509 283919 or visit www.rainbows.co.uk

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