Swindon’s Famous Duck Race returns next month

Rotary Club of Swindon Old Town has announced that this year's Swindon’s Famous Duck Race will be held as usual at the end of May Bank Holiday - Monday 27 May.

There will also be a Dog Show, organised this year by the Food Fairies for Street Dogs and Cats charity, along with many other activities, charity stalls and refreshments, making for a good family day out.
It will all take place as usual at the Westcott Recreation ground, opposite the Runner Pub, as it has done for well over 20 years, and preparations are well under way. 

A club spokesperson said: "Of course, the ducks are plastic, they are not real, and we are very vigilant to ensure every single one is retrieved from the river after the races.
"There will be three race categories  - a Sponsored Business Drake Race, the Schools’ Duck Race and the biggest race, the Main Duck Race. 
"Tickets are on sale at £1 a duck. The winning duck ticket holder will receive £1000 and there will be six runners-up prizes of £100 each."
All money raised from the event will be donated to a range of charities, many of whom will be selling tickets in advance. The day’s events are organised by members of Swindon Old Town Rotary Club and supported by its Associate Members. 
The spokesperson added: "We are very grateful to our sponsors Imagine Cruising,Cubic Storage and McArthurGlen, for their wonderful support for this popular event.
"This is the club’s biggest annual fund raiser for Charities. Admission is free, come along and join in the fun! We look forward to seeing you."