Riverside activities to celebrate Thames Boat Race

Family riverside activities have been set up along the Thames to celebrate The Boat Race 2007 and mark the unveiling of the recently restored bandstand at Dukes Meadows.

London’s leading waterways charity Thames21 and local conservation charity Dukes Meadows Trust have teamed up to organise the event at 2pm on Saturday April 7th.

It will feature music in the Bandstand from the Fulham Brass Band, environmental and art activities with Thames21 including a Boat Race themed Art Workshop, a fun fair, a hot balloon display, refreshments and lots more.

Dukes Meadow is a magnificent riverside plateau providing easy access to the finish line at Chiswick Bridge to see the thrilling final minutes of the annual battle between the Oxford and Cambridge Crews.

Thames21 charity spokesperson said Leigh McAlea said, “Thames21 is the official charity for The Boat Race and are delighted to team up with the Dukes Meadows Trust to mark Boat Race Day.  With the attention of millions on the River Thames, it is a real opportunity to encourage people of all ages to find out more about the history, wildlife and geography of this magnificent river while soaking up the party atmosphere of The Boat Race.’

Dukes Meadow Trust coordinator Verity added, ““We are working to regenerate Duke’s Meadows to benefit the wider community and are proud to see the Bandstand restored to its former glory. What better way to celebrate the Boat Race than to hear the sounds from the Fulham Brass Band bringing the bandstand alive once again. We welcome everyone to come along and enjoy a great family day out”

CiP and the Chiswick Area Committee have funded the event and Euroclear has funded the restoration work on the Bandstand.

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