Ancholme Head race draws massed ranks of rowers to Brigg

Scores of rowers descended on Brigg for a major annual race along the River Ancholme on Sunday.

The Ancholme Head event was staged by Ancholme Rowing Club, which is based in Manley Gardens.

Ancholme Head rowing race in Brigg - Carrying their boat down Manley Gardens where the boathouse is situated
Ancholme Head rowing race in Brigg - Boats as far as the eye can see
Ancholme Head rowing race in Brigg - All alone in the middle of the river
Ancholme Head rowing race in Brigg - Passing Glanford Boat Club
Ancholme Head rowing race in Brigg - Winding down at the end
Ancholme Head rowing race in Brigg - Senior competitors
Ancholme Head rowing race in Brigg - A hive of activity at the boathouse
Ancholme Head rowing race in Brigg - Getting things ready in Bridge Street
Ancholme Head rowing race in Brigg - Last minute preparations
Ancholme Head rowing race in Brigg - Suitable footwear must be worn!
Ancholme Head rowing race in Brigg - Outside Scanlon's pub (the Nelthorpe Arms)
Ancholme Head rowing race in Brigg - A few grand's worth!
Ancholme Head rowing race in Brigg - organisers from the host club
Ancholme Head rowing race in Brigg - A busy scene down at the boathouse
Ancholme Head rowing race in Brigg - A sharp intake of breath
Ancholme Head rowing race in Brigg - That was hard work!
Ancholme Head rowing race in Brigg - A moment of reflection
Ancholme Head rowing race in Brigg - Getting up speed
Ancholme Head rowing race in Brigg - Pulling together
Ancholme Head rowing race in Brigg - Visitors from Nottingham enjoying the event
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The 2,750m course ran from Broughton Bridge to Brigg and attracted competitors from all over the north and midlands.

Various categories were open to men and women, while many other people came to town just to watch the event unfold, joining locals who turned out to support the event.