THE ARLEY to Stourport Raft Race has been cancelled due to insufficient entries.

The members of the Kidderminster and District Lions Club, who organise the annual event, posted a statement on their website to announce they had decided to cancel 2016’s event.

The statement read: “Kidderminster and District Lions Club are very sorry to have to announce that Raft Race 2016 is cancelled.

“The reason is insufficient entries to warrant continuing.

“The Lions Clubs are raising money for charitable purposes. It would be unwise of us to continue and run the event at a loss.

“For the few of you who have entered we thank you and we understand the amount of work that has been put into constructing your rafts.

“We will try to find an alternative race for you to enter.”

Last year’s event was also cancelled due to the difficulty of finding a date to hold the popular event that did not clash with other events in the area.

For more information, visit lionsbewdleystourportraftrace.org.uk.