The 139th year of the Sunbury Amateur Regatta will take place on 13th August 2016, with the Junior Regatta the following day on Sunday 14th August 2016.
The main event is the racing which will be in progress throughout the day, followed by the prize giving for the winners, presented by the Mayor of Spelthorne, at around 5:30 pm.
There will be plenty to entertain the whole family throughout the day with Punch & Judy and many other kids activities, including a fancy dress competition organised via the local schools.
Stalls supporting good causes and local/national charities will form the centrepiece, as well as those presenting items of local interest, plus one exhibiting some historic memorabilia from the First World War.
The day will also feature the final of the “Sunburys' got Talent” competition (If you have not already entered and wish to do so, then details of registration and the heats can be found on the Regatta website: http://www.sunburyregatta.com), music from local bands and then in the evening there will be an illuminated sail-past by the Middle Thames Yacht Club at approx. 9:00 pm, followed at approx. 9:30 pm by the renowned Sunbury Regatta fireworks display!
Admission prices payable on the day can be found on the Regatta website, but why not become a member, if you are not already?
Membership remains at just £9.00 per single or £17.00 per pair and provides admission to the Island as well as admission into the Members area, which has a reduced cost private bar (approx £1.00 per pint lower than the public bar!). The membership application form can be printed from the Regatta website and posted together with a cheque for payment to our PO Box address (sorry but they can’t yet take this online).
Full details of the event can be found on their website www.sunburyregatta.com
The President, Chairman and Regatta Committee, look forward to seeing you and thank you for your continued support in this historic local charitable event. The Annual Regatta Church Service will be held on the preceding Sunday as usual (Sunday 7th August 2016, from 10:00 am - Service starts at 10:30 am) at St. Mary’s Church, Lower Sunbury.
