Milton Keynes Dragon Boat Festival 2015

Join us THIS Sunday at Willen Lake, for the Milton Keynes Dragon Boat Festival in aid of Age UK Milton Keynes. The Festival is open to everyone and up to 60 crews are expected to battle it out over the 200m race course, watched by several thousand spectators. Willen Lake offers a superb venue for racing and a fabulous day is guaranteed with bankside entertainment, music, food and fun activities for all the family.

Dragon Boat Racing and the Milton Keynes Festival

Dragon boat racing is an ancient Chinese tradition and the fastest growing water activity in Britain today – as well as the most fun! Up to 16 people paddle each 40’ boat with a drummer at the front beating time and a helm at the tail steering a straight course. No previous experience is required, just plenty of team spirit!

Gable Events has joined with Age UK Milton Keynes to bring you the 14th spectacular Milton Keynes Dragon Boat Festival. The Festival is open to everyone and up to 60 crews are expected to battle it out over the 200m race course, watched by several thousand spectators. Willen Lake offers a superb venue for racing and a fabulous day is guaranteed with bankside entertainment, music, food and fun activities for all the family.

Age UK Milton Keynes

Age UK Milton Keynes are a local independent charity working in the borough of Milton Keynes. Thanks to the support of local people, and fundraisers taking part in the Dragon Boat Festival, they provide services and direct support to over 14,000 people and their families every year.

Their Handyperson and Gardening Service, Hospital Aftercare Service, Relief Care sitting-service, Community Home Visiting Service, Toenail-cutting Service and 20 lunch clubs all make a real and positive difference to people’s daily lives, helping them stay independent and enjoying later life.

They also run a free, independent and confidential advice and advocacy service at seven locations across Milton Keynes and within people’s homes. Last year Age UK Milton Keynes staff and volunteers helped older people make successful claims for benefits amounting to £1,077,932, money that will be spent on improving the lives of many people in our community.

For further information visit www.ageukmiltonkeynes.org.uk, call us on 01908 550700 or email: info@ageukmiltonkeynes.org.uk