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Brindleyplace Dragonboat Festival a roaring success for the Children's Heart Appeal

A fun- filled day full of fantastic activities was the highlight of the Brindleyplace Dragonboat Festival. From traditional Chinese Lion dancing to art activities to Bollywood Dancing- there was something for everyone to enjoy.

We had 19 teams from businesses across the city in fancy dress from Oompa Loompas, Red Indians to Gladiators.

Companies that entered were: a Birmingham Children's Hospital team, Aluzo, Argent & Glen Howells, BAM Construction, CBSO, Davis Langdon, No. 5 Chambers, Deutsche Bank, GVA Grimley, HBJ Gateley Wareing, Irwin Mitchell, Mitchells & Butlers, Pertemps, Shoosmiths, Weightmans, two teams from the West Midlands Fire Service- the Water Rescue Team based at Perry Barr and the Training Centre, as well as two groups of friends- the Red Indians and the Blazing Paddles.

The race started at 9.30am at the Pitcher and Piano in Brindleyplace and the winning post was at the NIA. The winning team Mitchell & Butlers stole the crown from last year’s winners, who were the West Midlands Fire Service Training Centre. This year’s fancy dress winners were No. 5 Chambers as Oompa Loompa’s with their lime green hair and orange skin.

Team leader for Mitchells & Butlers Carl Wassell said, 'What a fantastic day! After 2 years of being runners up, at last we are champions - and truly speaking, everyone who took part in this great event, in aid of Birmingham Children's Hospital are all champions. A great event, for a very worthwhile charity'.

Overall, it was an amazing day and although all donations are not in, we are confident that we have smashed the previous highest target of £30,000!