Woodbridge Regatta & Riverside Fair is 181 old years and as in times past it takes place all along the river from The Tide Mill to the Deben Yacht Club. This year’s event is on Sunday 23rd June and forms part of the Suffolk Day Celebrations so where better to bring the whole family for a lovely day out.
The Regatta throws open its doors at 12 noon with Songs of Praise led by Churches Together on the Tea Hut stage followed by the formal opening at 12:30 pm by the Town Mayor. The traditional conclusion of the Regatta is a Duck Dive at 5:15 pm in the Model Yacht Pond organised by Woodbridge & District Lions Club.
There is something for everyone to enjoy beside the River Deben: including watching yacht and dinghy races, the Raft Race with eight teams vying for the prize of inscribed paddle and bragging rights over other youth groups. New this year will be the St Ayles Skiff built in the Longshed and now on the river as well as the Woodbridge Memory Bike offering rickshaw rides.
The Tide Mill will be offering FREE admission and people can take advantage of FREE boat trips up and down the river throughout the day organised by 5th Woodbridge Sea Scouts. As well as lots of places to eat and drink families can head to the Bandstand for crafts, games and other activities with a Circus theme this year as well as registration for the crabbing competition held later in the afternoon.
Live music will fill the air at The Tea Hut, Woodbridge Cruising Club and Whisstocks Place.
In the run-up to the Regatta there will be a Spot the Duck Competition in shops in and around The Thoroughfare, this year with a
Circus theme to match the activities on Regatta Day. Details and Entry Forms will be available from Woodbridge Library from the 1 June.
Although it’s completely free to enjoy the Regatta we will be supporting 5th Woodbridge Sea Scouts though a street collection. Please give generously if you are able to.
This year’s Regatta is being proudly sponsored by Gotelee Solicitors. Their CEO, Charles Rowett said “We pride ourselves on being here for the local community so what better than sponsoring such a fantastic event that is at the heart of it.”
All the latest information can be found online at www.woodbridgeregatta.com & www.facebook.com/WoodbridgeRegatta
