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Needham Market Raft Race

In our 20th Year and after an enforced two-year break for obvious reasons, Needham Market Raft Race Committee are very excited to bring back this hugely popular event for 2022. Our first raft race was in 2002 and was part of the town’s celebrations for the Queen’s Golden Jubilee. It seems fitting that we return as part of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations.

If you are up for a challenge and fancy yourselves as raft builders, please do get in touch and book your places. Rumour has it that two of the pubs in Needham Market are already considering their entries! Teams are welcome from Needham and further afield – we have often had teams form Ipswich and beyond.
Every year we have a theme for teams to adopt in order to decorate their rafts and/or for competitors to come in fancy dress. This year our theme is ‘Let’s Celebrate!’ Teams can opt to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee or something else of their choosing.
Teams are encouraged to be as literal as they like but should be aware that competition for the best dressed raft is fiercely contended! The aim of the afternoon is to have fun – fun for our competitors as they strive for prizes and coveted first place; fun for spectators watching the antics of our rafters and enjoying Needham Lake and the local stalls on offer. Refreshment stalls will be available.
The afternoon’s activities kick off from 12.00 with the arrival of the rafts which will be displayed in readiness for judging at 13.30. Races will begin at 14.00 with as many heats as we need to whittle our way down to the grand finale, after which we can crown the winners!
To find out further details, make enquiries or book your places, please visit:
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There is a small entry fee for competitors (£20 per raft) and we are always very grateful to our sponsors who help us to meet the costs of the event.
Parking is £1 for the day.
Needham Lake, Coddenham Road, Needham Market, Suffolk IP6 8NU
Sun 5 Jun 2022
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