Deepings Raft Race 2009
Sunday 9th August
It's been away for two long years - and now The Raft Race is coming home to Deeping. This year the two main events - The Raft Race Dance and Raft Race Sunday will be held on the 1st and 9th August respectively.
Raft Race Dance - Saturday 1st August
Deepings Leisure Centre
Featuring FAT Chance and The Brays with Supper provided by Grasmere Farm all for ONLY £15 per ticket!
Call 07734 793348 to book tickets today only a few left so HURRY!!!
Or call into
Tancreds, Church Street Market Deeping
The Stage, Market Place
Deeping Travel, High Street, Market Deeping
The Barber Shop, nr Terry Wright Cycles
Raft Race Sunday - Sunday 9th August
Have you built your raft? Entered your form and Are you ready for the most fun packed day the Deepings is set to have?
Be there to support all the teams - races start at 12 noon!
See you all there!!!
This year the events will be raising money for Sue Ryder Care to help at their local centre at Thorpe Hall in Peterborough.FREE Car Parking
If you can't leave your car at home use our FREE Car Parking only 5 minutes walk to the Market Place, Market Deeping
Deepings Show Ground
Millfield Road
Market Deeping
PE6 8AD
What to do at this year’s Fun Family Day Out
Win a Hot Air Balloon Flight for Two courtesy of Comptons!
Comptons Property Agents are offering all spectators the chance to Win a Hot Air Balloon Flight for Two.
Simply visit the Comptons stand, in the centre of the Market Place on Sunday 9 August. Complete the race tag and make a donation to Sue Ryder and watch your balloon fly away with your chance to win this fantastic experience!
All proceeds from the donations are for Sue Ryder Care. Terms & Conditions Apply*
TEAM Photographs! Capture your day!
Get your souvenir photos from Martin Bird Photography.
All race starts will be photographed and a long the course and you can view your photos outside 8-10 High Street. All prints are 8 x 6 and ONLY £5.00 in a commemorative border. Orders for prints can be instantly printed so you can take them away on the day. All images will be available to view and purchase through Martin Bird Photography's website www.mbphoto.co.uk and don't forget 20% of all proceeds are being donated to Sue Ryder Care.
The Race
Get yourselves to the Comptons Start Line at 12 noon and watch the rafts set off down the river as what can only be described as so much fun!!! As spectators get your spot along the river and watch and cheer as the rafters climb out at High Locks and back in to complete and end the race at the Comptons Finish Line at Market Deeping Bridge!
Be there to cheer on the Rafts and Good Luck to all entering!!!
AP HomeStyle Main Race
Winkworth Estate Agents Fun Race
Indi Stone Pub Race
Deepings Trading Ladies Race
Live Music!
Lite FM Main Stage proudly sponsored by Deepings Trading, Kestrel Timber Frame and Linford’s Fish & Chips,
Live entertainment starts at 12 noon in the Market Place, Market Deeping until 10pm.
Bands playing include:
Loose Baby Charlotte
Circa 73
The Gangsters
RetroLux
The Nuggets
All the Fun at the Fair!
For the Little Kids and Big Kids too! treat yourself to the thrill of the fair with a selection of rides in the Market Place and along High Street Market Deeping.
Which Team has the Best Decorated Raft of 2009?
Supported by Double & Megson Solicitors