The Rotary Aquafest Committee members, after much discussion and debate, took the decision last Thursday to cancel this year’s event.
There were many reasons for cancelling this popular community event. Mainly it was the uncertainty over how the easing of Covid restrictions will work out.
Aquafest is not an event that can be socially distanced in any way and it was felt that by July and possibly August there would still be some restrictions on large events.
There was also the thought that some stall holders, especially those who have close interactions with the public, such as food and drink providers, bouncy castles and funfairs, may not wish to attend.
These together with the toilets may be difficult to maintain Covid safe. In addition to which, some main sponsors have also declined to sponsor this year because of the uncertainty. The event relies solely on sponsors to enable us to put on Aquafest.
Whilst the Rotary Clubs of Ely were desperate to hold Aquafest this year, the uncertainty of where we will be in July and the safety of everyone, made the decision to cancel the only one they could make.
We apologise to the Ely public for this cancellation, but we hope that they will understand.
On a brighter note we are already planning for Rotary Aquafest 2022 on July 3rd, and are asking all the acts who were coming this year to put that date in their diaries, and if you are a business looking for advertising opportunities, please consider sponsoring – email: vclariced@hotmail.com for details. Also it gives all those raft builders out there time to build spectacular rafts for the Raft Race.
Viv Doji, Aquafest Committee Chair
Press Release from The Rotary Clubs of Ely
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