A Very British Afternoon at the Thames Traditional Boat Rally

On Saturday 21st July around 100 guests enjoyed an afternoon near Henley on Thames at the Thames Traditional Boat Rally. It was an event that very nearly didn't happen following Friday's freak deluge of rain. The Caterers were unable to access the marquee the day before the event as it was in the middle of a lake of flood water. Rally Organiser Peter Meech and his team were working until 3.30am pumping away flood water, which rose to over a foot deep INSIDE the marquee.

Guests braved the conditions on Saturday which remained somewhat damp under foot sporting wellies with their suits or summer dresses. A very British spirit was on show in the marquee as guests refused to let the weather get in the way of enjoying lunch and afternoon tea. Sadly the scheduled steam boat rides were cancelled as the river was running too high and fast. A number of boats were unable to reach the rally because the water was so high under Henley bridge it did not give them sufficient clearance.

Mayor of Dacorum Draws Raffle	Champagne Reception
Guests Enjoy themselves	Lunch in the Marquee

Boats on a very fast flowing river	On Saturday 21st July around 100 guests enjoyed an afternoon near Henley on Thames at the Thames Traditional Boat Rally. It was an event that very nearly didn't happen following Friday's freak deluge of rain. The Caterers were unable to access the marquee the day before the event as it was in the middle of a lake of flood water. Rally Organiser Peter Meech and his team were working until 3.30am pumping away flood water, which rose to over a foot deep INSIDE the marquee. Guests braved the conditions on Saturday which remained somewhat damp under foot sporting wellies with their suits or summer dresses. A very British spirit was on show in the marquee as guests refused to let the weather get in the way of enjoying lunch and afternoon tea. Sadly the scheduled steam boat rides were cancelled as the river was running too high and fast. A number of boats were unable to reach the rally because the water was so high under Henley bridge it did not give them sufficient clearance.