SPECTATORS can see thrills and spills as daring individuals attempt to control their homemade rafts on the River Dee this Sunday.

The annual Rotary Raft Race had been postponed from July due to safety concerns following heavy rainfall and swollen river conditions.

But organisers rescheduled the popular event, now in its 37th year, which starts at 10.30am by the rowing clubs, under the suspension bridge and finishes just over the weir.

All the rafts previously entered are participating and will again be battling it out over the traditional 400-metre course.

Crowds are expected to gather on The Groves for a fun spectacle which aims to benefit Macmillan Cancer Support to the tune of several thousand pounds.

Rafts are on the water from soon after 10am and best viewing is from the Meadows as they prepare, then along the footpath to the suspension bridge and on to the Groves.

Parking is available on the Meadows accessed through Lower Park Road, Queens Park.

Themes this Olympic year are: Slowest, Lowest and Weakest Crazy Sporting Incidents. Prizes are awarded not only for the fastest raft but best interpretation of the theme as well as best Ladies and Hostelry entries.

Spectators are invited to increase the rafters’ contributions to the cancer charity and other good causes supported by Rotary through a collection on the day and the car parking fee.