Dragon Boat World Cup

'That was fantastic for the town, superb for all of us taking part, and a very good reason to be raising funds for'', ''brilliantly organised and executed and much appreciated by all who took part'', ''a superb event which all of our team really enjoyed'', '' there was the most activity I've ever seen out there - fantastic''. Those are just some of the comments from team members who took part on June 13th.

To see the final results, click here  Dragon%20Boat%20World%20Cup%20-%20Final%20Positions%202010

Here's a selection of photos from the day.

                                                                                                                                     Warren Hill (Nigeria) racing Blue Tiger Marketing (Argentina)

The French Berets of AXA Wealth V the Mexican Sombreros of The Meadows       Wickes representing england Vthe USA and Cobbs Crusaders

''Hanging Judge Harris'' of Kennedys Solicitors representing New Zealand.       A quiet moment for the Benton Hall team - they were mobbed later on.             

The Greek team relaxing on the balcony in their white togas.                          Some of the team from Leukaemia and Lymphoma Research

               

                                 A truly English tradition                                                      Cat Lynch singing outside Yates's - is it that bad?!

 

    

                           A decidedly 'suspect' trio!                                                                 The Chelmsford Borough Council team representing Serbia

We had a great evening at TheBar in Chelmsford for the World Cup Draw with 25 teams represented. The evening was led brilliantly by Bob Mills who brought his own brand of humour and support to the occasion. Presentations were made by Dr Owen Williams from Great Ormond Street and Matt Searle from events organisers, Gable Events, with music provided beuatifully and movingly by Catherine Lynch. Thanks to everyone who bid for teams helping to raise an addtional £1400. The updated draw is as follows:

Accenture

Amlin Insurance

Ruskin Rowers (Anglia Ruskin Uni)

Anglo Old Boys

Axa-Wealth

Pirate Paddlers (Bartlett Insurance)

Benefits Cosmetics

Blue Tiger

CBHC Accountants

Chelmsford Borough Council

Cobbs Crusaders

‘Fan Tom’ Menace (ebm-papst UK)

The ‘Fanatics’ (ebm-papst UK)

Asbestos Brigade (Environtech Ltd)

Fred's All Stars

High Chelmer

Kennedys Solicitors

Leukaemia & Lymphoma Research

Maldon Demolition

M&S

Meadows Shopping Centre

Mothercare

Pacific Financial Advisors

Tesco Maldon

Tumble Tots

Warren Hill

Wickes

Wollastons

XLR8 Limited

Switzerland

Portugal

South Korea

France

Greece

Brazil

Argentina

Japan

Spain

Serbia

United States

Germany

Italy

Ghana

South Africa

Uruguay

New Zealand

Ivory Coast

 

North Korea

Paraguay

Mexico

Portugal

Australia

Algeria

Cameroon

Nigeria

England

Holland

Honduras

 

Here is a selection of photos from the evening taken by Karina Dodds - www.k-dphotography.com