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12th &13th August

2006

The highlight of this years Sleaford Water Weekend for many was the Raft Race on Saturday afternoon down on the River Slea. The Jolly Scotchman Pub, who showed up with a giraffe, mis-read the application form and were ready for the 'Giraffe Race'. They also carried water guns and during the race were obviously unsure whether the best tactic was to soak the spectators on the riverbanks and the other competitors or to paddle.

Unfortunately, due partly to their strict training regime of propping up the bar at The Jolly Scotchman, their raft sat very low in the water and kept getting stuck on the bottom, but nevertheless managed a very respectable 'close' third place. The India Garden Restaurant came second with a very spicy raft made with Mango Chutney containers, and entertained us along the way with a tambourine

This years winners are Ruskington Youth Club, with an inspired victory dedicated to Cassandra's Birthday. This proves once again that we will have to run a separate youth race, so as the give the adults a fighting chance. The USS Digby, although a non-finisher, was awarded most entertaining, for duct taping three buckets together and paddling with a dustpan and brush

The Sleaford Water Weekend 2006 was opened by Mr Nadim Aziz from event sponsor The India Garden Restaurant and the beautiful Sam Parker, reigning Miss Lincolnshire 2006. After a few words from Deputy Mayor Jack Collings, we got off to a flying start, quite literally, with a fantastic display from the 'Spirits' dance troupe. Then it was off to the beer tent run by The Red Lion Digby Pub, for some refreshment and to relax with the Johnny Hillard Jazz Band.

Unfortunately, the brand new Daihatsu Terios 4x4 was returned to Hockmeyer Motors of Sleaford, since nobody managed to roll the 7 winning dice, although hearts were stopped briefly when the highest roll of the weekend came up with five. Thank you to Hockmeyer Motors and our sponsors India Garden, Embers Plumbing & Heating and The Red Lion Digby Pub who have made this free event possible. The Duck Races were a great success again with over £1,000 raised for the charities and super cash prizes for the lucky winners. Results of the Rotary Duck Race are First Prize - William Pallister, Second Prize - Dan Wood, Third Prizes - Pauline Turnbull, Alfie Lewin, Lesley Pell, Jean French, Darren, Alan Ford, John Elkington, V Aylen and Megan Pallister.

The Leukaemia Research Fund/RSPCA Duck race results are First prize - Charlie Pattinson, Second Prize - Anthony Hanford, and Third prize - Dave Lainchbury. The Best Shop window competition this year was won by The Red Cross shop on Southgate.

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	12th &13th August 2006
	The highlight of this years Sleaford Water Weekend for many was the Raft Race on Saturday afternoon down on the River Slea. The Jolly Scotchman Pub, who showed up with a giraffe, mis-read the application form and were ready for the 'Giraffe Race'. They also carried water guns and during the race were obviously unsure whether the best tactic was to soak the spectators on the riverbanks and the other competitors or to paddle.

	Unfortunately, due partly to their strict training regime of propping up the bar at The Jolly Scotchman, their raft sat very low in the water and kept getting stuck on the bottom, but nevertheless managed a very respectable 'close' third place. The India Garden Restaurant came second with a very spicy raft made with Mango Chutney containers, and entertained us along the way with a tambourine

	This years winners are Ruskington Youth Club, with an inspired victory dedicated to Cassandra's Birthday. This proves once again that we will have to run a separate youth race, so as the give the adults a fighting chance. The USS Digby, although a non-finisher, was awarded most entertaining, for duct taping three buckets together and paddling with a dustpan and brush

	The Sleaford Water Weekend 2006 was opened by Mr Nadim Aziz from event sponsor The India Garden Restaurant and the beautiful Sam Parker, reigning Miss Lincolnshire 2006. After a few words from Deputy Mayor Jack Collings, we got off to a flying start, quite literally, with a fantastic display from the 'Spirits' dance troupe. Then it was off to the beer tent run by The Red Lion Digby Pub, for some refreshment and to relax with the Johnny Hillard Jazz Band.
Unfortunately, the brand new Daihatsu Terios 4x4 was returned to Hockmeyer Motors of Sleaford, since nobody managed to roll the 7 winning dice, although hearts were stopped briefly when the highest roll of the weekend came up with five. Thank you to Hockmeyer Motors and our sponsors India Garden, Embers Plumbing & Heating and The Red Lion Digby Pub who have made this free event possible.		The Duck Races were a great success again with over £1,000 raised for the charities and super cash prizes for the lucky winners. Results of the Rotary Duck Race are First Prize - William Pallister, Second Prize - Dan Wood, Third Prizes - Pauline Turnbull, Alfie Lewin, Lesley Pell, Jean French, Darren, Alan Ford, John Elkington, V Aylen and Megan Pallister.
The Leukaemia Research Fund/RSPCA Duck race results are First prize - Charlie Pattinson, Second Prize - Anthony Hanford, and Third prize - Dave Lainchbury.		The Best Shop window competition this year was won by The Red Cross shop on Southgate.