Blithfield Barrel Series - Preview

By Chris Martin on 31 Oct 201113 November 2011 - 19 February 2012

The Blithfield Barrel series will commmence on the 13th November at Blithfield SC. We have plenty of water and are looking forward to another hard fought series with big turnouts (71 boats took part last year). Other dates for the series are 11th December, 15th January and the 19th February, carefully planned to avoid other large events.

Food will be available, entry costs £10 per day or £25 for the series.

Also on the weekend prior to the first Barrel (6th November) we have a special event to celebrate the end of one of our member's cancer treatment. Visitors are most welcome, and anyone wanting to do both events can leave their boats at the club for the week. It would be helpful if potential visitors to this event could let us know they are coming as, again, food will be available (email ). The entry fee is £10, all proceeds go to charity (League of Friends Garden Suite Chemotherapy Centre Redditch)

Further details can be found on our club website www.blithfield.org.uk

 

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