Olney Raft & Duck Race

Post date: Jun 24, 2011 4:29:00 PM

Hi All,

I would first like to thank all those who have agreed to assist in the above event your help, is much appreciated. The Duck race takes place first at 1pm followed by the raft race at 1.45pm.

This is a great family day out for the club, as ever we will provide a simple BBQ FOC for all those helping out along with your partner and immediate children. Please let me know of any special dietary requirements

There are other attractions and amusements on the field on the day, and majority of shops will be open in this nice country town.

Details

Meet: I would prefer people to arrive around 10.30am but no later than 11.00am, to allow time for setting up the boat, putting the marquee up and setting our stall out, along with a brief, before going to your position on the river.

If you are going to be late please let me know at what time to expect you thank you. Julie 07944 258376

Location to meet: is just off East Street which is behind the High Street. Down at the bottom of the Recreation ground field, between the Tennis Courts and the Rugby Club. For those with a sat nav the best post code to use is MK46 6DW.

You need to drive down the public footpath at the side of the tennis courts, turn right onto the field go past the toilets and behind the hedge almost to the bottom until you see a gap to go through back onto the main field, we shall be setting up by the Willow trees near the steps into the river where the race finishes.

Kit required

Snorkelling kit: - so Semi-Dry or drysuit, BCD, mask, fins, snorkel, gloves n hood. Plenty of Sunscreen in case it’s sunny J, Water.

Please bring your own chairs, picnic rug, table etc.