Bradda Dads
Membership is open to all fathers (“Dads”) with sons or daughters in the parish of Bradwell, Derbyshire, regardless of race, creed, age or disability. Applications will be accepted from all fathers meeting this criteria providing their application is supported with a recommendation by an existing Bradda Dad and seconded by another.
AIM AND OBJECTIVES:
To raise funds for the benefit of residents of Bradwell, Derbyshire.
What a fantastic Spring day for a fell race. We were once again graced with great weather and 227 runners completed this year's race. Here are some photos to give a flavour of the day. Thanks to all who took part and to all our helpers and sponsors.
Results/Times
Male
1st Simon Bailey 38:17 2nd John Heneghan 38:34 3rd Rhys Finlay-Robinson 38:41 4th Jack Ross 38:47 5th Ollie Johnson 40:30 6th Aidan Smith 41:50
Female
1st Olivia Walyn Bush 43:57 2nd Helen Elmore 48:29 3rd Steph Curtis 50:36 4th Heather Marshall 51:35 5th Clare Oliffe 55:04 6th Maria Erdmann [GER] 56:12
Bradda Dad John Boyle prepares the runners for the start
...and they're off!
Simon Bailey makes it look all too easy! Simon's second win in a row - well done.
Simon Bailey - 1st place
John Heneghan, 2009 winner takes 2nd place.
3rd place (Rhys Finlay Robinson)
4th place (Jack Ross)
(l to r), 3rd place Rhys Finlay Robinson, 1st place Simon Bailey, 2nd place John Heneghan
Mild weather and a good crowd contributed to this year's Boxing Day duck race. We are again indebted to all the duck ticket sellers and of course to all those who continue to support this event by buying the tickets.
We are also grateful to Sam Ojari of Sojari Productions for providing a short film shown above of this year's race. For anyone wanting to know the history of Bradda Dads, then have a look at the film. A duck race was how it all started in 1999. For a higher resolution and widescreen YouTube version of the film click on the 'Bradda Dads TV' link to the right. You can also double click the film shown above for a full screen version.
Thanks to Sam Ojari for his delightful film and if you're interested to learn more about Sam and his work, then follow this link www.sojariproductions.com
This year's results:
1st prize - duck number 50
Debra Gill, June Poke and D Wilson
2nd prize - duck number 14
Mike Thompson, Shaun Riley and Rodge
Runners up prizes:
duck number 8
June Johnson, Lorraine Sowerby and Martin Spencer
duck number 212
Jess Innis and April Robinson
duck number 460
V Austin and Hannah Naylor
duck number 494
Ann Smith and and Marge Van Remmen (a visitor from the USA, if you know this lady please contact a Bradda Dad or email braddadads@btinternet.com )
This year we gave a prize of a duck radio to the holder of the ticket(s) for the duck that came in last! This was duck number 46
Michelle Naylor, Trevor and Enid Smith and M Ridgeway
The krazy kraft results were:
Under 8s best design of kraft - Ffionn Patten
Over 8s best design design of kraft - Jack Tanfield
Under 8s race winner - Ffionn Patten
Overall race winner - Samuel Cooper
Thanks to everyone who took part and came to watch - see you at the 2012 carnival duck race.
About 126 Bradwell pensioners came to this year's lunch at the Methodist Hall. Thanks must go to our wives who did a great job in the kitchen, to Stanley Bradwell and the Methodist Hall and to Jo's Pantry for the food. Children from the infant and junior schools visited to sing Christmas songs providing a lovely start to Christmas. Thanks also to James at the Whitehart for gaining brewery sponsorship towards the cost of the free bar.
The 2011 crew
The ladies, fantastic again
Shy Hillary!
The early birds
Is that Hillary again?
The 11 o'clock butties
Master shaker Martin
Malcolm breaks all Hillary's rules about eating in public..
Mike Thompson has resigned from Bradda Dads. Keith Cooper paid tribute to Mike for his loyal service since the 'Dads was formed in 1999. Keith further said that Bradda Dads wouldn't be the organisation it is today without Mike's input. We all wish him well.
As a tribute to Mike, here are some of his finest moments. All the best Mike.
Bradda Dads are honoured to receive an award from Derbyshire County Council under the category of 'improving life.' The award is in recognition of fund raising activities and work done for the benefit of the community of Bradwell by Bradda Dads' members, both past and present.
Council Leader Andrew Lewer and Councillor George Wharmby and ten representatives of Bradda Dads
The Dads on stage at the Dome with Councillor George Wharmby
