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UCLan staff win trio of bronze in Dragon Boat races

Two staff members from the University of Lancashire (UCLan) who represented Great Britain at the European Dragon Boat Championships won three bronze medals. Ian Carrie and Tony Dickson took part […]

2 years ago
Preston dragon boat duo to paddle for Great Britain

Ian Carrie and Tony Dickson in their Team GB kit Two University of Central Lancashire staff have paddled their way into a national sports team. Ian Carrie and Tony Dickson have been selected to represent Great Britain in the Senior […]

2 years ago
Dragon boat racing winners crowned after Preston Docks competition

Race action at Preston Docks for the dragon boats Race action at Preston Docks for the dragon boats Drum beats and the paddling of oars were heard across Preston Docks on Saturday (12 May). The annual universities boat race […]

6 years ago
Dragon boat racing returns to Preston Docks this weekend

Dragon boat racing in Preston Marina Pic: Tony Worrall Dragon boat racing in Preston Marina Pic: Tony Worrall Dragon boats will be out on Preston Marina during Saturday. The annual inter-universities competition sees the University of Central Lancashire host […]

6 years ago
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In pictures: Dragon boat racing returns to Preston Docks

Dragon boats in action at Preston Docks With sweltering temperatures it’s been a glorious day for the annual dragon boat racing at Preston Docks. Teams from businesses across the city and surrounding area have been competing. Organised […]

8 years ago
Dragon boat racing returns to Preston Docks for business groups 100th year

Dragon boat racing at Preston Docks in previous years Pic: Tony Worrall Dragon boats will once more charge down Preston Docks as hundreds of people take on a charity challenge. Companies from across Lancashire descend on Preston to take up their paddles. […]

8 years ago
Dragon Boats return to Preston to aid Lancashire charities

An annual Dragon Boat race is set to return to Preston this summer in aid of eight Lancashire charities. The 2015 Charity Dragon Boat Race will take place on Saturday […]

9 years ago
Two dragon boat racing crews capsize in Preston Dock

Preston’s dragon boat racing wasn’t without incident on Saturday as two crews ended up in the Docks. Teams competed despite the poor weather conditions to raise money for charity. But […]

10 years ago
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