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Dragon Boat Challenge 9th. September 17

Have fun and use this event to fund raise for Rotary charities or a club/charity of your choice

For more details follow this link  Dragon Boat Challenge

WHAT is it?

Dragon Boat racing is an ancient Chinese tradition and dates back more than 2000 years.

Dragon Boats are 40 foot long and need a crew of 15-19. An experienced member of Bryson LaganSports crew steers the boat and ensures that everyone has a fun but safe time on the water.

THE RACE

A race is a 250 metre sprint along the river Bann with 2 boats taking part. Through heats, the fastest teams make it to the final to become this year's Champions. The winning team is presented with medals and a trophy at the final prize giving ceremony.

WHERE & WHEN?

River Bann, Drumaheglis  Marina, Ballymoney, Co. Antrim. Saturday 9^th September 2017

Racing from 10.30am to 2.30pm

WHY?

To have a fun day out. A great “team building” opportunity. To raise money for good causes.

WHO?

Community groups, schools, sports clubs, charities, young farmers, charities and businesses

TEAM SIZE

The Dragon Boat can hold a maximum of 18 “paddlers” plus a “drummer”

Teams of 16 or more will have their own boat. Smaller teams and individuals can enter.

What next?

Gather a group of friends, family or colleagues to form your crew

Nominate a “TEAM NAME” and “CAPTAIN” for the event

Try to get a sponsor or benefactor to pay your entry fee

We encourage everyone taking part in the event to raise funds for their chosen charity or organisation to recognise the effort.

It is for the team or individual to decide on their charity and their target amount and motivate their crew.

ENTRY FORM

Complete the “ENTRY FORM” online and pay the entry fee, or print, complete and return with cheque payment to Ballymoney Rotary Club. Minimum age 14.

INFORMATION PACK “CAPTAINS PACK”

As soon as we receive your entry form and fee we will email an information pack. This will give you all the details you need to participate.

ROTARY FUNDRAISING

Our Rotary Club has a commitment to support projects and charities in helping those in need both in our local community and further afield.  We would like each team to consider making a voluntary donation to Ballymoney Rotary Club’s chosen charities for this year - Marie Curie/Robinson Hospital Palliative Care. See more at www.ballymoneytotary.org

ON THE DAY

Bring all your supporters, work colleagues, family and friends to cheer you on.

Food, refreshments (and shelter) will be available on the day.

AFTERWARDS

Arrange a handover of your funds raised to your chosen charity or organisation

Make a voluntary donation to Ballymoney Rotary’s chosen charities Marie Curie/Robin Hospital Palliative Care 

Start getting ready for our next Dragon Boat Challenge on Saturday 16 June 2018

Community 300 Cash Awards 2017

Community “300 Cash Awards 2017

We are seeking to support new and existing projects that can demonstrate a real benefit to our community and are now inviting applications for 2017.

This is a small grants programme with awards of up to £300, open to groups or organisations based in the former Ballymoney Borough area.

The club has allocated £1,500 for this new project

Details & application forms are available on the club website:

Community "300" Details & Application Forms

Hard copies from:
BCRC, 
Ballymoney Communities Resource Centre, 
Acorn Business Centre, 
2 Riada Avenue, Ballymoney, 
BT53 7LH
info@theresourcecentre.org

028 2766 5068

Deadline 1pm. Friday 28^th. April 2017

Annual Charity Breakfast 9th. March

The members of the Rotary Club of Ballymoney are organising their Annual Charity Breakfast to raise funds for their charities and projects including their latest Rotary “300” Community Cash Award programme to support local community based projects.


Thursday 9th March 2017 between 7.30am and 10am

St. Patrick’s Parish Centre, 4A Queen Street, Ballymoney, BT53 6JA

The suggested cost per head is £11 and £8 for children under 16 years.  We look forward to seeing you on the 9th, if you are able to make it along, but if you cannot be there and wish to make a donation that would be very acceptable.  Either way we would be pleased to receive the form below to allow us to arrange catering.  Cheques should be made payable to Rotary Club of Ballymoney.  Thanking you in anticipation. 


R.S.V.P. on or before Monday 6th March to the address below

     

I/We will be attending the Charity Breakfast and enclose a cheque for 

£............................ Number attending:-........................

I/We will be attending the Charity Breakfast and will pay at the door on the 9th.
Number attending:-........................

I/We will not be able to attend the Charity Breakfast but enclose a donation of 
£..........................

I/We will not be able to attend the Charity Breakfast ………………………………………………

Richard Orr
6 Beckett Drive
Ballymoney
BT53 6TZ
075 0087 8998
ballymoneyrotary@gmail.com

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