Wells Lions Moat Boat Races Brochure 2019

CITY OF WELLS

MOAT BOAT RACES

26 AUGUST 2019

Organised by Members of City of Wells Lions and 1955 (City of Wells) Air Cadets

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PROGRAMME 10am

Registration of raft teams opens at the Air Cadets tent.

11am

Charity, craft and food stalls, rides and slides open for business in the Bandstand Park and in front of The Bishop’s Palace.

11.30am

Registration of raft teams closes.

12 Noon

Safety briefing for all raft team members in the Bishop’s Barn.

12.30pm

All rafts to the water for judging the Junior and Senior Fancy Dress.

Sponsored by Stuarts Residential Ltd and Bowley’s Garage.

1.15pm

First Raft Race, started by the Mayor of Wells, Councillor John Osman.

2pm-4pm

Fly-past of WW2 Dakota – weather permitting.

Races will continue in heats and finals until their conclusion around 4pm.

City of Wells Lions Club Reg. Charity (Registered in England & Wales - 1181081)

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DAKOTA FLY-PAST The C-47 ‘Dakota’, one of the most important aircraft from the Second World War, will do a fly-past on the day. Turn to page 25 for more information.

WELCOME The Moat Boat Races are unarguably one of the highlights of the Wells social calendar and a huge amount of fun for all the family. If you’ve never been before then you’ve got hours of racing ahead of you, plus loads of stalls and games to enjoy, too. And, best of all, every penny raised goes towards very worthy causes. www.cityofwellslions.org

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Welcome message

A message from steve whitby

The City of Wells Lions Club President

This is my first year as President of the City of Wells Lions, which I feel is a great honour

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Welcome to the annual Wells Lions’ Moat Boat Races! This year’s Annual Moat Boat Races are the 18th we’ve held, and once again bring people together in an atmosphere of competitive fun.

It wouldn’t take place if it wasn’t for the countless hours of planning and discussion that have taken place between members of Wells Air Cadets, Wells Lions, the Council, local business sponsors, and the many volunteers who are determined to make the day a joyous one for all the family, young and old.

Lions Clubs International was founded 102 years ago. Our purpose is to empower individuals to serve their local communities, meet humanitarian needs, encourage peace and promote international understanding through Lions Clubs.

This is my first year as President of the City of Wells Lions, which I feel is a great honour. Working with an active group of

local Lions, who give their time and effort freely to raise funds for local charities and good causes, gives me a great deal of satisfaction and enjoyment.

You can help us today by dropping money into our collecting buckets.

Beyond that, are you (or do you know someone) who is searching for an opportunity to make a real difference?

Someone who wants to widen their circle of friends, in order to stay connected.

Someone who wants to give back and make a difference locally, as part of an organisation which is successful in helping those people who need support.

Together we are ordinary people who can do amazing things.

Please talk to our team on the Lions stand or contact me directly on 07468 317217 or by email on cityofwellslions@ gmail.com.

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Welcome message

A message from Cllr. john osman

The 646th Right Worshipful Mayor of Wells

I have been involved as a boat builder and a competitor in these races

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Welcome to the Bishop’s Palace and Moat, in the beautiful City of Wells.

On behalf of myself and the Mayoress Holly, I hope you have a wonderful day at the annual Wells Moat Boat Races.

The walls, gate house and moat at the Bishop’s Palace were built in the 14th Century. They were commissioned by Bishop Ralph of Shrewsbury.

Moats were of course built to keep enemies and sometimes communities away from those inside.

Therefore this event is a beautiful tradition that has been kept up for the past 18 years, when our community takes to the moat and reclaims it for the people!

Wells is the jewel in Somerset’s crown and we have a beautiful City, Cathedral, Museum, High Street and, of course, a Palace to explore. I hope visitors will take a good

look around between races or even better, come back to visit us again soon.

Over the years, I have been involved as a boat builder and a competitor in these races. However, in all of my past involvement I never once experienced a victory. On the one hand I would like to keep my feet on dry land this year; on the other, if there is a boat out there that looks exceptionally fast and can carry a fifth wheel, I may be tempted to join them!

To the Wells Lions Club and Wells Air Cadets, thank you for putting on such a fabulous event.

To the supporters, let me thank you for coming out today and supporting this wonderful event.

To the boat builders, thank you for building such an impressive array of seaworthy craft.

To the competitors, I hope you have a successful and, hopefully, dry race!

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Welcome message

A message from the dean of wells The Very Revd Dr. John Davis

Cathedrals exist to connect, and we are delighted to do so

This message brings greetings from Wells Cathedral. Every day we pray for this City and all its people – there is such a wonderful range of human life here.

For the Cathedral this has been a very good year so far – Wake Up Wells brought thousands here, reflecting all the activity of the City. And now in July and August we are hosting Wells Art Contemporary, an international display of

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modern art.

People come here from right across the local community. The Cathedral School and other schools too have very close links.

Visitors to the Cathedral from across the UK and the wider world support local businesses, and as Dean I am delighted to be involved with Wells and Somerset life.

Both Cathedrals and communities exist to connect, so very warm greetings from your Cathedral!

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A message from the bishop of bath and wells The Rt Revd Peter Hancock

I hope all those taking part have lots of fun.

Please cheer as loud as you can to encourage those who will be paddling hard on the day

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I am delighted to welcome you all to the City of Wells Moat Boat Races, and I look forward to meeting lots of people on the day.

This is the 18th year of this wonderful and very enjoyable event, which is one of the highlights of the Wells annual calendar. For competitors, spectators and supporters alike it is always a fun occasion.

I hope all those taking part have lots of fun.

Please cheer as loud as you can to encourage those who will be paddling hard on the day.

It is my pleasure to nominate as my chosen charity the Wells Connect Centre. The Connect Centre sits at the heart of much that is happening in Wells and is based in the former library in the Portway. It is a centre of community action, committed to the discovery of hope, meaning and strength through connecting people.

The Connect Centre is a multi-purpose facility for the whole community, and offers, among other things, a community outreach for people with various needs,

such as homelessness, addiction and mental health problems. It does this through ‘Root Connections’ a gardening project producing healthy food which helps to fund work being done to combat homelessness; by offering affordable and accessible counselling for adults and young people experiencing a range of personal problems; and by providing a drop-in session for young people, developing their skills and supporting them in the challenges that face them.

I am encouraged by the good work Connect do, and I’m delighted that they will benefit from this year’s Moat Boat Races. Like many other organisations, they need financial support to enable their work to go forward. I encourage you to give generously to this worthy cause.

My thanks are also with all who have organised today, especially to the Wells Lions and the Wells Air Cadets. They put so much work into planning and running this event and they deserve our thanks.

With my very best wishes to you all.

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What's on today

THE RACES 1 JUNIOR SPRINT

Eric Heath Memorial Trophy Sponsored by Wells Air Cadets A Time Trial with racers aged 13-17.

Fastest team wins.

2 Archbishop’s Cup

S ponsored by The Swan Hotel, Wells Teams from church groups, with at least one member of the clergy.

3 Community Challenge Cup – Heats

S ponsored by Wells Dementia Action Alliance.

Teams from community groups, with at least one member working in the community, emergency services or councils.

4 Air Cadets Shield – Heats

5 City of Wells Lions Cup – Heats

S ponsored by Wells Funeral Services Other teams with racers aged 18 and over.

backwards race – Heats 6 junior

S ponsored by Bluebird Care A reverse rowing sprint for racers aged 13-17.

7 business challenge cup – Heats

Sponsored by Stuarts Residential Ltd, Wells Teams from business and commercial organisations.

8 Communications Cup – Heats

S ponsored by Devon & Somerset Wing Air Cadets Warrant Officers & Sergeants Mess Racers aged 13-17.

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Sponsored by Wells Voice Teams with at least one member working in media or communications.

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What's on today 9 Air Cadets Shield – Final

S ponsored by Devon & Somerset Wing Air Cadets Warrant Officers & Sergeants Mess

CHALLENGE CUP – FINAL 10 COMMUNITY

S ponsored by Wells Dementia Action Alliance

OF WELLS LIONS CUP – FINAL 11 CITY

Sponsored by Wells Funeral Services

BACKWARDS RACE – FINAL 12 JUNIOR

Sponsored by Bluebird Care

CHALLENGE CUP – FINAL 13 BUSINESS

Sponsored by Stuarts Residential Ltd, Wells

14 COMMUNICATIONS CUP – FINAL Sponsored by Wells Voice

15 JUNIOR OBSTACLE RACE – HEATS

S ponsored by Sun Chemical, Radstock Teams with racers aged 13-17.

16 SENIOR OBSTACLE RACE – HEATS Sponsored by Bishop Jones Accountants Teams with racers aged 18 and over.

OBSTACLE RACE – FINAL 17 JUNIOR

Sponsored by Sun Chemical, Radstock

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Sponsored by Bishop Jones Accountants Additional Trophies awarded for:

BEST JUNIOR FANCY DRESS

Sponsored by Bowley’s Garage, Wells

BEST SENIOR FANCY DRESS

Sponsored by Stuarts Residential Ltd, Wells

BEST DESIGNED RAFT

Sponsored by Morris & Perry

BIG DRIP TROPHY

Sponsored by Mendip Slides The wettest team at the end of the event.

FIRST AID AND LOST CHILDREN We are grateful to St John Ambulance for providing First Aid and emergency cover today.

Their ambulance is located close to the Moat and the Public Address System caravan.

Please direct lost children to the Public Address System caravan.

For all general enquiries please contact the Lions Club stall near the Bishop’s Eye entrance.

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Stallholders

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The Wells Lions would like to thank all the stallholders for helping to make the Moat Boat Races day so special. There are over 60 stalls around the Bishop’s Eye plus lots more in the park – there’s a wide variety to choose from, too. And keep an eye out for the charity stalls we have dotted throughout the area as well.

From commercial stalls selling a wide range of artisan crafts to a fine choice of food stalls and plenty of rides and slides to keep the kids entertained, there’s something here for everyone.

If you head into the park then there’s music in the bandstand throughout the day, and you can enjoy a beer or cider from our local micropub, Just Ales.

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Thank you The Wells Moat Boat Races committee thanks all our sponsors, organisations and individuals whose help and support has made today possible. With all our costs covered through such generous sponsorship, every penny you donate today will find its way to a worthy cause.

We’d especially like to thank our principal sponsor The Swan Hotel, and our other main sponsors Butcombe Brewery, Bowley’s Garage and Bluebird Care.

Thank you to St. John Ambulance for providing first aid cover today, and to Tony and Sylvia Robbins of The Venue, South Street, Wells, for hosting all our committee meetings.

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Len Sweales, Wells’ very own Town Crier, shares his own thoughts on the Moat Boat Races…

It’s August Bank Holiday in Wells, and what do you get? A plethora of oarsmen all trying not to get wet while sculling the water on the Palace Moat, and doing their best to keep their crafts afloat, too!

It’s all about teamwork that keeps you ahead. Get it wrong and you’ll find yourself having water to tread.

But ultimately it’s not a matter of just going for glory, it’s the charity fundraising that’s the real story here.

The Wells Lions and Air Cadets work hard all year on this special event that brings much good cheer.

So enjoy yourselves. There’s plenty to do, not just at the races but the charity stalls, too. And whether the climate is inclement or sunny, loosen your purse strings and donate lots of money!

Wells is a wonderful place, and its citizens are always generous and giving, so let’s all support the Lions and all that they do so that they can continue to provide this fantastic event for all of you.

So that’s it for this year from this fat man in green. When the going gets tough, I will nowhere to be seen!

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Air Cadets

A message from Wells air cadets Flight Lieutenant John Blackburn, Officer Commanding – 1955 (City of Wells) Air Cadets

We will always welcome more young people looking for a bit of a challenge

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A warm welcome to the 2019 Wells Moat Boat Races from the cadets and staff of 1955 (City of Wells) Squadron – let’s all have a great afternoon!

As you will no doubt know, we run this event alongside our great friends and supporters, City of Wells Lions Club.

The staff from the squadron will look after all the logistics of getting people onto and off the rafts during the races – cadets can be a little bit ‘military’ and like to be organised. We will shout if needed – and we can really shout!

One of our roles during the run up to this event is to try and get a fly-past to add to the afternoon spectacle. This year we have again been successful – keep an eye out for the fly-past of a C-47 Dakota (see

separate details about the aircraft on page 25). It is dependent on weather, and hopefully will happen at some time between 2-4pm. It will be spectacular.

Our Wells Squadron is running pretty well, but we will always welcome more young people looking for a bit of a challenge – there is a recruiting page too in this programme, giving more details. We are always seeking extra adult staff too, so if any of you grown-ups out there fancy helping out then you would be most welcome to pop along for a chat.

Time for me to sign off.

You may see me during the day – I’ll be the one in uniform screaming ‘C’mon Wells’ during the races – for which I do not apologise at all.

Have a great afternoon.

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Are you aged between school year 8 and 17½, enjoy a challenge and the chance to meet new friends? If so, then joining the Royal Air Force Air Cadets – and specifically the 1955 (City of Wells) Squadron – could be just what you are looking for.

The squadron meets every Monday and Thursday evening between 7pm and 9.30pm, where a varied and interesting programme of activities is organised and overseen by the hard-working staff every night.

The squadron gets involved with several civic events within the City – the Moat Boat Races event being a wonderful example. The Air Cadet organisation is also a huge supporter of the Duke of Edinburgh scheme.

The Air Cadets are supported by the Royal Air Force, who supply us with our uniforms, locations for various camps, and cover our building and some running costs.

We find that our cadets, over time, will become more confident, and most have commented that being a cadet in their teens certainly helped them when they progressed onto college, university and jobs.

So please feel free to contact us via email at 1955@ aircadets.org. Or pop along to one of our parade evenings for a look around and a chat. We are located at the Harry Patch Joint Cadet Centre, Webbs Close, Wells.

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REACH FOR THE SKIES! We've got a very special flypast planned for the Moat Boat Races day, featuring the stunning Douglas C-47 Dakota

This aircraft, from the RAF’s iconic Battle of Britain Memorial Flight, will be making a fly-past over this event at some time between 2-4pm in the afternoon, weather permitting.

The Dakota you will see was originally built in 1942, and had long service with the Royal Canadian Air Force until 1971 – when she joined the BBMF in 1993.

The C-47 Dakota was the military version of the popular and reliable Douglas DC-3. Over 10,000 were built, 2,000 of which ended up with British and

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Commonwealth Air Forces.

The aircraft could carry 28 troops, or 18 casualties and 3 medics in a medical evacuation role. She had a crew of four and was powered by two Pratt & Whitney Twin Wasp radial engines of around 1,200 hp each.

This Dakota was originally only acquired by the BBMF as a training aircraft, helping new pilots to eventually fly the Avro Lancaster. The Dakota was one of only a few of the old-style multiple engine ‘tail dragger’ aircraft, so she was a great stepping stone before pilots moved onto the Lancaster.

Over the last few years, ZA947 has become a favourite at air displays, so she is getting to be a popular and busy aeroplane – which means we are very lucky to be seeing her here today!

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Saturday 5 October 9.30am-1.30pm Wells Town Hall

After attending this event you will know how to feel great and drastically reduce your risk of type-2 diabetes and heart disease. Dr Campbell Murdoch, Jude Glide and her wellness team will share truths hidden in plain sight from the public.

The City of Wells Lions have organised this event to raise awareness of diabetes and to share the science and practical ways to drastically reduce your risk of type-2 diabetes and heart disease.

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wells lions donations Since it was formed 44 years ago, Wells Lions Club has raised over £200,000 for mainly local charities and good causes. This is an amazing feat for a small club of local volunteers.

In the past three years we have raised and distributed over £35,000 locally. Since last year’s Moat Boat Races we have made grants of more than £12,000. Here are some of the groups and individuals we have helped…

Somerset Prostate Cancer Support £1,750 Children’s Hospice South West £1,500 Wells Royal British Legion £1,000 Individual Local Welfare Cases £950 Marie Curie Cancer Trust £600 The Lawrence Centre, Wells £500 Wells Connect Centre £500 Wells Armistice Centenary Poppy Project

£500 Heads Up, Wells £400 Dorset & Somerset Air Ambulance £400 Wells Community Shed £350 Alzheimer’s Society £300 Yeovil Hospital Baby Unit £250 Wells In Bloom £125 Teenage Cancer Trust £100 Headway Mental Health £100

The Lawrence Centre, which provides day opportunities for older people, including those living with memory loss and health issues, is looking for volunteer drivers. There are opportunities to take part in a variety of activities, including an outing in the summer.

The Lawrence Centre is in Wells, by the entrance to Union Street Car Park. Its members live mostly within 10 miles of Wells, and a number of them have difficulty getting transport to and from the Centre.

Volunteer drivers are urgently needed to assist with their transportation. If you would like to help, please contact Maggie Charlesworth by phoning 01749 676839 or emailing mcharlesworth@ thelawrencecentre.org.uk.

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Get your forks at the ready, as the free, family-friendly food festival is returning to Wells for the seventh year running. It provides visitors with an exciting opportunity to sample Somerset’s finest food and drink with the medieval backdrop of England’s smallest city.

Over 150 producers and street food sellers will be selling their creative, culinary delights in the Artisan Market. Stalls are set up in the Market Place, stretching

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With the moat and Bishop’s Palace in the background, it’s a stunning setting for a food festival.

Meet a range of farm animals at the Farmyard Area Discovery Zone.

into the grounds of The Bishop’s Palace, along the Moat and into the Recreation Ground.

There will also be a wide range of activities on offer – featuring everything from butter, cheese and yogurt, to a Farmyard Area – as well as a Food Photography Workshop, too.

It’s a brilliant day out, and one of the most popular food festivals in the country. For more information head to www.wellsfoodfestival.co.uk.

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Meet Wells SOUP, a charity that's both supporting and feeding the Wells community Not many Wells events have supported 55 local charities and good causes. One is Wells SOUP, the grant-giving lunch that hands out four cheques every quarter.

SOUP is organised by Wells Independents, and Bowley’s Garage are providing £350 match-funding for the next SOUP which will take place on Saturday, October 5.

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Welch. “All are welcome. It’s a chance to have fun and enjoy a tasty light lunch while supporting good causes.”

The audience pays £5 on the door for a choice of soups, a bread roll and a memorable lunchtime before hearing four charities tell their stories and voting on which should have the biggest of the four cheques. That money is then match-funded – at the last SOUP this was by Wells health practitioners Jenny Hodgson and Rob Parnell.

The venue is the Connect Centre at the junction of Chamberlain Street and Portway, Wells. The start time is 1pm but arrive early to get a good seat.

Members of the Eat Wise Cookery Club at Wells Blue School with their tutor Charlie Chambers who helped prepare the soups at July 13’s event.

Photo by Philip Welch

The four charities or good causes with their cheques after July 13’s Wells SOUP. Photo by Philip Welch

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MEN OF SOMERSET This upcoming charity concert features two amazing male choirs

Glastonbury Male Voice Choir and Mendip Male Voice Choir are joining forces to perform an evening of classic choral entertainment to raise funds for Children’s Hospice South West.

These two highly acclaimed local choirs, who rarely perform together, are staging a joint concert to support Children’s Hospice South West which provides vital care for children with life-limiting conditions.

This unique event is being organised by the City of Wells Lions Club, and promises to be a very special night of entertainment with two of the best male choirs you’ll see.

The concert will take place at St Cuthbert’s Church in Wells on Saturday, October 5 from 7.30pm onwards. Tickets cost just £10 per person (or £15 for VIP seating, but there’s limited availability for those) and are available from The Swan Hotel, Wells Museum, St Cuthbert’s Church itself, or online at the Eventbrite website (www.eventbrite.co.uk).

Doors open at 7pm for this event, and there is a full bar and refreshments available, too.

TOP: Glastonbury Male Voice Choir BOTTOM: Mendip Male Voice Choir

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thanks to our sponsors The Wells Moat Boat Races committee would like to thank all the sponsors, individuals and organisations whose support and help has made this event possible. With all the costs of the event covered through generous sponsorship, every penny you donate today will find its way to a worthy local cause.

We thank The Swan Hotel, Wells Bluebird Care, Mendip Bowley’s Garage Butcombe Brewery Sun Chemical, Radstock Wells Dementia Action Alliance Wells Journal Wells Funeral Services Mendip Slides Fosso Lounge Wells Kitty Banks Griffiths Butchers Santé Wines Wells Chiropractic & Osteopathy Centre Custom Cameras The Bishop of Bath & Wells for allowing use of the Palace Moat and surrounding grounds.

The staff at the Bishop’s Palace for their invaluable assistance.

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The Church Commissioners, for permission to use the Moat Walk area.

St. John Ambulance for providing First Aid cover.

Chris and team for providing a rescue service and life-saving cover on the Moat.

Tony and Sylvia Robbins at The Venue, Wells, for hosting our committee meetings.

Mike Phelps and family for their continuing support.

BE INVOLVED Wells Lions Club is always looking for new members to help us. Membership is open to everyone, whatever your age or sex. We are a non-political, non-sectarian fellowship. We are ordinary people doing amazing things.

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We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give The City of Wells Lions are one of the most active social/community groups in Wells.

Our remit is to serve the community by providing opportunities for individuals to express themselves while helping people less fortunate than ourselves.

If you or anyone you know is looking for an opportunity to make a difference as an individual, or to raise their business profile in terms of social responsibility as a sponsor of an event in 2020, please contact us at cityofwellslions@gmail.com.