Twelve boat teams are set to join the Brave Future's charity event this Saturday which will be sure to cause a splash across the city centre.
Sponsored by Larking Gowen, the event will raise funds through sponsorship for Brave Futures, a charity that provides a vital support service to child victims and survivors of sexual abuse in Norfolk and Suffolk.
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Anybody is welcome to come and spectate the event which will see the teams race through the River Wensum in their dragon boats, with all the funds raised going towards Brave Futures.
There will be a Brave Futures boat taking part, as well as Sue Lambert, Candour and many other local businesses, with local accountancy firm Larking Gowen sponsoring the event.
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There are multiple local businesses taking part (Image: Brave Futures)
A spokesperson for Brave Futures said: "We plan to bring such a vibrant and fun event to the riverside and we hope the community love it too.
"This our first event in Norwich, we have been supporting children and young people in Norfolk for over five years.
"All the funds raised will go towards supporting children and young people that are in desperate need of support."
The event will begin at the Lady Julian Bridge, Riverside, at 10am on Saturday.
Dragon Boat Race to debut in Norwich this weekend
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Twelve boat teams are set to join the Brave Future's charity event this Saturday which will be sure to cause a splash across the city centre.
Sponsored by Larking Gowen, the event will raise funds through sponsorship for Brave Futures, a charity that provides a vital support service to child victims and survivors of sexual abuse in Norfolk and Suffolk.
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