MEMBERS of a team committed to delivering broadband in Worcestershire will be taking part in an annual charity event this weekend.

Superfast Worcestershire Broadband Programme, which includes employees from Worcestershire County Council, Worcestershire Local Enterprise Partnership, BT and Openreach, will be taking time out from delivering high-speed fibre broadband across the county to tackle Worcester Dragon Boat Racing Club's annual charity regatta – Race the Dragon.

The race involved 25 teams and will be held this Sunday, July 2, on the River Severn by Pitchcroft.

The 17-strong crew from Worcestershire LEP, WCC, BT and Openreach, all involved in the programme to make fibre broadband available, will be wearing Superfast Worcestershire vests and raising money for Worcester-based Onside Advocacy.

The charity provides advocacy and other support services to ensure fairness and equality for adults who may be vulnerable, disadvantaged or discriminated against.

Adam Johnstone, a senior project manager for Openreach, said: “Working on a project like Superfast Worcestershire, we know how important team work is.”

Anyone who would like to support the crew in their fundraising can make an online donation at justgiving.com/fundraising/superfastworcestershire.