Lots of fun on the water

There was plenty of shouting, splashing and laughter as 16 teams took part in the Allied Health boat race along the Avon river from the Band Rotunda to the Antigua Boatsheds last week.

The event was organised by Social Work, who were the reigning champions from the last race in 2020. Participating teams this year were from Social Work, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Clinical Pharmacology, Pharmacy, Pharmacy Imprest, and the Child Development Service.

It was chaotic, frenzied (in the best ways) and extremely fun, says Social Work Team Leader and organiser, Lisa Rooney.

“The event was full of teams colliding into each other, water guns (thanks to the Child Development Service - as if we weren’t wet enough by way of the Avon), and lots of wacky costumes. I can only imagine what it looked like for others on the river or walking along it!”

The winners were Clinical Manager Physiotherapy Jenny Conroy and Physiotherapist Connor Graham who received a trophy and bragging rights. It was a tight race between them and Clinical Pharmacology (Medicines Information Pharmacist Duncan Yorkston and Milan Sundermann). Third place was another Physiotherapy team (Physiotherapists Henry Barron and Hamish Richardson).

“A big thank you to the Antigua Boatsheds for sponsoring the event each time through free boat hire,” Lisa says.