27 August 2010

Richmond Rowers Brave the Rain

A team of ‘rowers’ from Richmond Painswick braved torrential rain in Gloucester Docks to help raise funds for CLIC Sargent at the annual Dragon Boat Regatta. It was touch and go at the beginning of the day whether the races would go ahead, but a gap in the clouds had the teams racing to the boats to compete. Richmond’s Team of twelve rowers and a drummer took part in three races each round improving their time by a few seconds. Despite tremendous efforts Richmond didn’t make it into the final, but won the trophy for best time of a mixed team! The team have enjoyed the experience so much they have decided to compete next year. Melissa Gough-Rundle Crew Manager and Activities Coordinator at Richmond Village Painswick said ‘the team were amazing despite the weather, and we have raised money for a marvellous cause. We can’t wait for next year!