– with a difference! The Summer Regatta is held annually in the village next to mine and, like my village, is at least 10 miles from anything larger than a stream so the boats are worn rather than paddled. A really lovely community event, and great fun was had by both spectators who had the advantage of access to the Pimms pit stop and a bar (hidden away in the bus shelter) and the competitors. The theme this year was “Planes, Trains and Automobiles”
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- The gypsy caravan
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- The event sponsors, Mr & Mrs Popat from Popsons Chemists – celebrating 25 years in the village
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- Marriott’s Butchers preparing to sell their excellent burgers
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- One of the event organisers, Iain
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- Part of the “refreshment” crew
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- Alternative beverages were available
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- A quiet moment for the fire crew – who sprayed each team as they returned after running round the village
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- It would appear the Eydon team were getting some advice
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- Getting ready for the race
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- And they’re off – the race to the boats
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- They’re away – the “airship” appears to be trying to take off
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- The winners
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- The Barmy Army
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- Solden Hill’s “boat”, probably the most elaborate
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- The winners of the two man race
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- Janet (in the red), another of the organisers
