deuces wild Posted June 14, 2005 Report Share Posted June 14, 2005 From a NG I frequent:AN EVENT NOT TO BE MISSED.The 27th Thames Traditional Boat Rally at Henley-on-Thames, EnglandThe Rally takes place this year on 16th to 17th of July (Saturday and Sunday) 2005 beside the River Thames at Fawley Meadows, Henley-on-Thames, England. Maps are on the web site.It is a glorious weekend of traditional boats and boating, and a massive festival involving every conceivable type of vintage, classic and traditional boat, of all shapes and sizes, plus vintage cars and bicycles. Everyone is welcome - this is a spectator event as much as it is a participant event for the boat owners. Thousands come every year to enjoy it. The setting is perfect - Fawley Meadows on the banks of the River Thames by the historic town of Henley-on-Thames. Come for Saturday, Sunday or both. Bring a picnic! (We have ordered perfect weather!). We welcome overseas visitors. Full data is on our Web site. www.tradboatrally.comThere is a huge 2-day boat jumble, a Craft Fair, chandlery, bankside displays, boatbuilders' stands, Trad Jazz band, many food stands, Beer Tent with a saturday night dance with live band, many amusements for the kids, and much more. There are rides on the steamer "Windsor Belle", vintage and classic car and vintage bicycle displays. There is a beautiful illuminated parade on the river on Saturday night.Come for a fantastic day out, or come for the whole weekend (excellent camping facilities!). Bring a picnic or buy food at the Rally.Many of the famous Dunkirk Little Ships will be there, and will perform a sail-past on each day.Visit the Rally's website at www.tradboatrally.com for full information.On our Web site (www.tradboatrally.com) you will find many excellent PHOTO GALLERIES of previous year's Rallies, so that you can see what it is all about. Many Photo Galleries have been added since last year - this is one of the largest photo collections on the Web.Drop me an email if you want more info.Mike Phillips (Rally Webmaster and Photographer)East Grinstead, EnglandAnyone going? I am busy those days. :P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted June 14, 2005 Report Share Posted June 14, 2005 Oh what a shame, i will be in London that weekend, but alas not for this.Gutted ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andsome Posted June 14, 2005 Report Share Posted June 14, 2005 I prefer to play bowls. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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