MALVERN people put together their own scratch dragon boating crew and took to the waters in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support.

The “Mighty Macs” team, which included supporters from local businesses, the Malvern St James fitness centre and Malvern Joggers, took part in an event organised by Hereford Rotary Club as part of the city’s annual water festival.

Macmillan’s Worcestershire fund-raising manager Kathryn Banister-Harding said they performed admirably, outperforming many of the 15 crews entered to make the semi-finals. “Despite the gloomy weather a lot of fun was had, resulting in everyone being wet,” she said.