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To order pictures of Bed Race 2009 go to Yorkshire Events Photography, Garry Fry is making a donation to Knaresborough Lions for every picture sold. Just log onto the link above to view the images using the password: BEDRACE2009 |
The 44th Great Knaresborough Bed Race 2009 What a day! Saturday 13th June 2009 saw the Biggest Great Knaresborough Bed Race ever. 86 teams, massive crowds, brilliant weather! The Parade must have been the noisiest ever! The race was ultra-competitive and Harrogate Harriers won their title back from Ripon Runners! The HPL Flyers again defended the ladies title. See results for more information. Long-standing sponsors Piccadilly motors again supported the race an put on a great show in the parade and race. Event supporters Gillette Fusion ended up with 3 teams as their joint venture with Wilkinsons (retailer not razors) became a Gillette team at the last minute. Much debate over times and delays was resolved by giving Gillette Fusion North and Wilkos Warriors the same time - slug it out next year guys! Our new sponsors HACS contributed in so many ways, seeing their 'hunks' running the race in tutus is something that will remain in may minds for a long time. Knaresborough Lions do not accept responsibility for any phsycological damage caused! Also new sponsors, The Broker Network Park And Ride based at GSPK was a success and their 'Bounders' put in a very respectable performance. We hope both new sponsors will have the same stciking power as Piccdilly Motors and SPEEDY Hire. And once again the team from 97.2 Stray FM were there to cover the whole day from the bed preparations to the procession along with the race and the results live on air. A big thank you must go to Terry, Knaresborough beleagured street cleaner - what a mess he had to face. We will make additonal arrangements for next year! Similarly the poor old trains were completely overwhelmed; we plan to work with Northern Rail to see what we can do for 2010. Applications for the 45th Great Knaresborough Bed Race 2010 will open in January. Knaresborough Lions Club thanks everyone who took part, helped out or attended the event, between us all we will have raised a fantastic amount of money for numerous charities - well done! We aim to top £80k for all the charities this year. |
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