by Chester Raft Race | Mar 7, 2023 | The Raft Race
The 45th annual Chester Raft Race, sponsored by Salt Town Contractors, was held on the River Dee on July 3, 2022. The event, organised by Chester Round Table, saw teams of all ages and abilities race homemade rafts along a 2.5 mile course, all in support of the event...
by Chester Grosvenor Round Table | Jan 14, 2020 | The Raft Race
The first tranche of donations from the Community Award Fund have now been made, as follows; Diversity Ball in Chester Cathedral £200 Chester scouts Gang show £200 Friends of Mulberry Garden Bench for day care center* £229 BIRD 25 Resource books @£15 £375 PHAB...
by Chester Grosvenor Round Table | Nov 1, 2019 | News, The Raft Race
Following the donation of £5,000 to Claire House, the balance of funds raised from the 2019 Raft Race is being distributed by the Rotary Club of Chester. The Community Award fund is intended to assist small organisations and good causes from Chester and surrounding...
by Chester Grosvenor Round Table | Sep 24, 2019 | News, The Raft Race
Chester Raft Race 2019 raised just over £9,000, from entry fees, sponsorship and donations on the day. The main charity supported was Claire House Children’s Hospice, and a cheque for £5,000 was handed over to the charity and the Rotary Club of Chester club meeting...
by Tim | Sep 11, 2017 | The Raft Race
2017 Results Most innovative Raft – Top Trump, Peacock Garage Titanic – Ultimate Sinker – Sproston’s Idiots, Alan sproston Fastest Ladies raft – Viking Queens, Bagillt All Stars Fastest Hostelry Raft – Ye Olde Hickory’s, Hickory’s Smokehouse Second...
by Tim | Jul 8, 2016 | Competitors, The Raft Race
Last year SP Energy Networks, who distribute electricity across Merseyside, Cheshire, North and Mid Wales and Shropshire, took part in the raft race for the first time. Janet Newbrook Community Engagement Manager commented.. “We had a fantastic time and this...