Dragon Boat Racing was held today, Sunday 3rd September.

12 teams took part in this annual event organised by the Rotary Club of Abingdon Vesper and held alongside the River Thames in Abingdon.

It is a big event for raising money for charity.

The wet weather didn’t dampen the spirit of the competing teams but did mean crowds were down on most years.

The event also featured a fun fair, music, BBQ, beer tent, and community stalls. The Mayor, Councillor Janet Morter, went round talking to all the stall holders, and is pictured here with the See Saw charity who provide support for young people in Oxfordshire suffering bereavement.

Next to SeeSaw was Christs Hospital Abingdon a very local charity who run the Abingdon Almshouses. They currently have three vacancies at their almshouses and welcome applicants who are in need. They also provide educational support for Abingdon state schools, and help provide essential items to people referred to them by organisations like surgeries and the Citizens Advice.

And on the other side of SeeSaw was Councillor Monica Lovatt running the SSAFA stall, as she often does at such events. SSAFA  help provide support for military families and veterans in need.