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Friday, August 04, 2017

Deeping Raft Race - The Great British Raft Off River Welland Deeping St James Market Deeping

Deeping Raft Race - The Great British Raft Off


Sunday, August 6th

Event Summary

Raising money for the Deeping Youth Group, Evergreen Care Trust and Roads of Remembrance

Event Times Sunday 6th August

09.00am: Road closures commence

09.30am: Stands open to the public

11.00am: Raft parade from The Waterton Arms to start area

11.30am: Mini Raft Race, Childrens fancy dress judging

12:00noon: Youth Race, sponsored by Deepings Advertiser

12.30pm: Open-air church service

01.00pm: Main Race, sponsored by The Boundary Fish & Chip Shop

01.30pm: Fun Race, sponsored by Linford’s Fish & Chip Shop

01.45pm: Ladies’ Race, sponsored by The Spin Room Studio

02.00pm: The Bruce Tokens Memorial Cup Race

03.45pm: Best Dressed Spectator presentation

04.00pm: Trophy Presentation in the High Street


River Welland
Deeping St James
Market Deeping


The event runs from 9:00am to 4:00pm