FLOATING nuns were just one of the sights of Sunday's annual River Severn raft race.

Almost 30 craft paddled the eight-and-half-miles from Arley to Stourport to raise money for a host of charities including Kemp Hospice and the County Air Ambulance.

Kidderminster-based boat builders Sealine entered three craft while Stourport Sports Centre had two teams competing.

And the Vodka Vikings from Bewdley took to the water in full battle dress.

Hundreds of spectators lined the river to cheer on contestants - some of whom were pelted with flour as they passed under bridges.

The Kidderminster and District Lions Club-organised race, which had to be cancelled due to the foot and mouth outbreak in 2001, was launched 25 years ago.