It’s Spring time and just a few weeks to go until the end of May Bank Holiday, Monday 26 May, so it must be the day of Swindon’s Famous Duck Race 2025 event.
As usual, the day’s events will take place at the Westcott Recreation ground opposite the Runner Pub, as it has for well over 20 years.
As well as the actual Duck Races, there will be many other activities, charity stalls, refreshments etc., promising a good family day out.
Food Fairies for Street Dogs and Cats will again be organising a Dog Show.
This year there will be two Race categories – a Sponsored Business Drake Race at 2.15pm, and the Main Duck Race at 3.30pm. The Ducks and Drakes are not real of course, and we are very vigilant to ensure every single one is retrieved from the River Ray after the races, there is no pollution.
All money raised will be used to support a range of Rotary causes, and many local charities will be selling tickets in advance. Tickets, at £1 a duck, will also be available on the day. The winning Main Duck Race Ticket holder will receive £1,000, and there will be six runners-up prizes of £100 each.
This event is organised by members of the Rotary Club of Swindon Old Town, and supported by friends of the club and Nationwide Volunteers.
A spokesperson said: "We are very grateful to our sponsors, Imagine Cruising, More Self Storage and McArthur Glen for their wonderful support for this popular event. Admission is free, come along and join in the fun. We look forward to seeing you."
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