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BECOMING A PATRON OF THE THAMES MATCH
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| The most visible and effective way of supporting this
special heritage event is by becoming
a Patron of the Match. If you sign up now you'll be supporting the
next event.
As a private individual, couple or family [at the same address], this involves setting up an annual donation of £30-£100 [typically £35] using a Bank Standing Order form [here]. If you're a club, society or association, again any sum between £30 and £100 can be donated - at your discretion. If you are a business organisation or charity a donation of any sum over £100 [typically £250] would be welcome. There is no upper limit. In return, you'll have the satisfaction of knowing that you've helped keep a remarkable maritime heritage event alive for yet another year on the River Thames. It started well over 140 years ago and is still going thanks to its Match Committee of volunteers and support from past and present Patrons. There aren't many opportunities these days in which you can make your mark in such a unique way!
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A copy of the
Souvenir
Programme will posted to you about two weeks before the
match. A past example is shown
left. It is a monochrome publication printed in pale blue and the barge on
the cover is always the previous year's "Champion of the
Thames". It gives an overview of the match and its format, lists which
barges are expected to take part [with Race Masters' and owners' names],
provides local nautical information, and details of the prizes that are available to be
awarded.
The Programme also contains contact details for booking motor excursion vessels that take individual passengers, or groups, to follow the event. This info is also provided for barges that can be chartered via individual or group bookings to follow the event, or even race with passengers on board. The contents change each year so you'll continue to receive it as long as you remain a Patron.
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When
you get your Souvenir Programme you'll
receive a copy of the year's Historic Poster promoting the event. A
past example is shown left. It will have a different barge race image each year, relating to the Thames Match.
This will have been
specially selected by the Hon. Secretary.
You can display it where you think it might generate some interest, and encourage people to attend the event!
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Then in December, you'll receive a Season's Greetings card from the Chairman and Match Committee. A past example is shown left. This, amongst other things, is a "Thank you" for being a Patron. Each year it has a different historic image on the cover and on the inside relating to the Thames Match. You'll continue to receive one of these each year for as long as you remain a Patron.
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On behalf of the Match Committee, many thanks, in anticipation of your support. The Patrons' Application Form is here. Return to Front Page Page established Aug. 13, 2004; Page completely revised April 26, 2009 & Nov. 16, 2009 Page last edited: M. W. 2009 Visits since Nov. 16 , 2009:
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