Fine bank holiday weather and fun for all the family attracted hundreds of people to the annual Lowestoft Lions Charity Gala Day.

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The packed programme of entertainment, organised by Lowestoft Lions and taking place at Nicholas Everitt Park in Oulton Broad, was enjoyed by large crowds and hailed a success.

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Among the activities and performances on show was the Vander Brothers who headlined the day, performing death defying stunts on both the inside and outside of a giant rotating space wheel.

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Other performers in the arena included the Waggy Tails Dog Agility Display Team, Phoenix Karate, the talented youngsters from the Venue of Performing Arts and a late addition of four exciting wrestling bouts.

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On the water, the annual Maiden in Distress competition saw crews paddling their hand-built boats on the broad to rescue a stranded damsel, with the Blunderboat team again taking the trophy for fastest rescue.

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Powerboat racing followed with members of Lowestoft and Oulton Broad Motor Boat Club showcasing their skills on the water.

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Live music was performed throughout the day as the Lowestoft Signing Choir, the Oulton Broads harmony group, and Bellatonic acapella singers entertaining the crows.

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The Buster James Band and their support group Stone Cold Sober rocked the park into the evening.

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It wasn't just fun for adults, the children's play area proved popular with Steff and her cheeky monkey puppets and Professor Jingles' Punch and Judy show.

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Sylvia and Russell Clarke gave a rousing final performance with their K-Syl-R Roadshow as they ended their 40 year career in children's entertainment, with a special certificate of appreciation presented by Lion president Michael Cook.

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A special firework display lit up the sky to round out the day in spectacular fashion, provided a perfect end to a fun-filled day.

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Event organiser for the Lowestoft Lions, Trevor Waters, said: 'The weather has been kind and we have had a good crowd of people in the park.

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'All in all it has been a great success, and it makes all our efforts worthwhile and the funds raised allow us to continue providing help to deserving causes and to the less fortunate.'

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Eastern Daily Press: The winners of the Maiden in Distress boat race, Blunderboat. Picture: Mick HowesThe winners of the Maiden in Distress boat race, Blunderboat. Picture: Mick Howes (Image: Archant)

Eastern Daily Press: The winners of the Maiden in Distress boat race, Blunderboat. Picture: Mick HowesThe winners of the Maiden in Distress boat race, Blunderboat. Picture: Mick Howes (Image: Archant)