Dragon Boat Festival

thorpe Meadows, Peterborough, cambridgeshire 9 June

More than 30 crews, representing all sections of the community, will converge on the river nene to compete in the 20th Peterborough dragon boat race. Fifty-two crews are expected to battle it out over the 200m race course, with all proceeds going to the local sue ryder hospice, thorpe Hall. there will be plenty of bank-side family entertainment, including funfair activities, rides and food stalls.