Concierge Medical, the private, home visiting GP service for the Cotswolds & Warwickshire are entering their winning team to compete against Stratford-upon-Avon's finest to hold aloft the sought after trophy and become The Shakespeare Hospice Dragon Boat Champions 2021. On Sunday 19th September 2021, The Shakespeare Hospice is calling teams from across Warwickshire to take part in our unique charity ‘Dragon Boat Racing’ event taking place on the River Avon alongside the recreation ground in Stratford-upon-Avon. Teams of 12-17 people will take part in exciting, fun and challenging races during the day. There will be a commentary during many of the races, to entertain participants and audiences alike. You are welcome to come and support us, cheer us on or just point and laugh! Dragon Boat Racing is the UK’s most exciting water sport! The dragon boats are 40ft long Chinese war canoes. Up to eight pairs of paddlers and one drummer make the team, whilst a qualified helm from Dragon Boat Events Ltd controls and steers the boat from a standing platform. The races will run throughout the day over a short course of around 250 metres. Following the final, the winning team members will be crowned The Shakespeare Hospice’s Dragon Boat Champions. Please sponsor our team endeavour as all funds raised will go to The Shakespeare Hospice who support over 1,000 adults and young people across South Warwickshire and the North Cotswolds. Their patients access specialised services, including: Day Hospice Hospice at Home, counselling for pre- and post-bereavement, support for families, young people and children, Transitional care for 16-24 year olds, support for young carers, and spiritual, emotional and complementary therapies. The aims of our Hospice are to help anyone with a life-limiting illness within the region to live in as fulfilled and creative a way as possible; to offer care that is family-centred and to enable people to die at home, if that is their wish, in dignity and comfort. Your support is appreciated. Thank You.