Sleaford Water Weekend 2006
August 12th and 13th

Enjoy the water weekend on Eastgate Green, Eastgate Car Park, along the River Slea to Cogglesford Mill and also at the Tourist Information Centre. Cogglesford Mill event (11:00 am to 4:00 pm both days) includes display of farming equipment, milling at regular intervals and cream teas. For further information contact Tourist Information Centre 01529 414294,

The Fairground, and stalls will be operating on both days
Licensed bar is being provided and managed by the Red Lion at Digby

Special stalls to look out for include Beat the Goalie with Digby Village Football Team, the US Navy Dunktank, Inflatable Helter Skelter and the chance to win a brand new car - sponsored by Hockmeyer Motors of Sleaford. There is also to be a display of bikes, trikes and emergency vehicles.

 The other key times for the Water Weekend are as follows

Saturday 12th August
Opening ceremony on Eastgate Green 10.30am
Bar opens and stalls begin trading on Eastgate car park
Lunchtime Jazz Band on Eastgate Green
Lunchtime Barbecue at Time Bar, Mill Court, Carre St
1.00pm Raft race/runs begin
2.30pm Rotary Club of Sleaford Duck Race
3.30pm Prize giving
4.00pm live music with Twist of Fate, followed by Reckset, Deepol, Starter and Jason North Blues Band

 

Sunday 13th August
10.00am Bar opens and stalls begin trading
11.00am Church Service on Eastgate Green, led by Churches Together
12.00 noon Canoes
12.00 noon LRF/RSPCA Duck Race
Afternoon - Live Music at the Barge and Bottle
 Event Sponsors include India Garden, Embers and The Red Lion Digby.  
   
   Please note all times may of course be subject to change, due to circumstances beyond the organisers' control.