Thanks to the generous support of local Rotary Clubs, the local business community, public donations on the day and online contributions via the Just Giving page, this year’s river pageant raised £2835 for three local charities.
At a presentation hosted by the Christchurch Sailing Club recently, cheques were handed over to three beneficiaries: the Bourne Water Dragons and the Pink Champagne cancer survivor charities and Hengistbury Head Outdoors.
Rotary Presidents Jan Banks from Christchurch Rotary and Chris Bazell from Boscombe & Southbourne Rotary clubs presented cheques to the two Dragon boat teams, and Rotary District Governor Richard Burnett handed over a third cheque to Hengistbury Head Outdoors.
This year’s pageant organiser, Gerry Clarke thanked everyone for helping to make this first event so successful and hoped to repeat the success next year.
Saturday 5th September has been suggested, so make a date in the calendar for another fun day out on the river, followed by a family BBQ at The Hengistbury Head Outdoor Activity Centre.
If any local businesses or community groups would like to support the event next year, please get in touch. Help is needed with stalls and public entertainment activities as well as a variety of water-based activities, including rafts, paddleboards, canoes, boats and all other types of watercraft. See contact details via fb.com/profile.php?id=61573947596615
