This year's Moat Boat Race has been hailed as a success.

Intrepid teams took to the waters of the Bishop's Palace Moat on their homemade crafts on Monday (August 29) to battle it out in a series of races, to the delight of crowds of onlookers.

The event was organised by the City of Wells Lions Club with permission from the Bishop of Bath and Wells.

Lions President Alan Sanderson said " The City of Wells Lions Club were delighted to, with the help of community volunteers, organise and deliver the 2022 Wells Moat Race. All the work involved in resurrecting the perennial event was proved worthwhile as competitors, volunteers and the people of Wells and the surrounding area enjoyed an inclusive, fun day out. Members of the Lions Club would like to thank all the people and organisations who made contributions to such a successful Moat Race and we look forward to delivering the event again in 2023."

Glastonbury and Street Sea Cadets Juniors (13+) on their own designed and built raft. First time in this competition and already planning next year's raft! Ouch, sore knees!

The junior line-up prepare! Honiton Juniors blue and yellow rafts - they brought two rafts from Devon to join this great occasion with Glastonbury and Street Sea Cadets standing firm between , closely followed by Wells Junior Air Cadets and Wells and Glastonbury Junior Young Farmers also preparing to line up

The Likely Lads banter with Wells Magic as they prepare to line up

Sarah's Preservation Team smiled and gave us joy all day!

Serious racing! Honiton Senior Air Cadets battle against The Likely Lads Formula 1, closely followed by Wells & Glastonbury Young Farmers