A record 900 ducks took part in the 16th Charity Duck Race and Children’s Model Boat Race in Wistaston.
The event, held at the Joey the Swan Recreation ground, attracted hundreds of onlookers.
It was officially opened by Rose Queen Sophie Webb before 55 model boats were entered into the Children’s Model Boat Race and 900 ducks at £1 each for the duck race.
There were also 14 stalls featuring local charities and organisations.
Race result as follows:
In the Children’s Model Boat Race, Best Design, 1st – Charlotte Rea, 2nd – Natalie Rea, 3rd – India Sloan, 4th – William Preston.
Children’s Model Boat Race, 1st – Daisy Taylor – wins £5, plus trophy donated by Herbert Locke MBE; 2nd – Daniel Fowler; 3rd – Eve Stockton; 4th – Lenny Beale.
Duck Race, 1st – No. 483 Ken Brown – wins £100, plus trophy donated by Les Fothergill; 2nd – No. 130 Dorothy Tams – £50; 3rd – No. 143 – Sheila Woodvine – £25.
Most stuck duck – No. 499.
Event organiser John White said: “This was another successful community
enterprise for Wistaston.
“The Memorial Hall’s officers worked so hard to run the event. People who visited were most generous to buy so many tickets – a record 900 ducks were released.
“I was pleased to hear the stall holders and charities did so well. The children were excited and enthusiastic to see their boats in action.
“It was a quacking great success!”
A stall selling refreshments was run by the Wistaston 35th South West Cheshire Venture Scouts, under the guidance of Keith Sarson. Scouts included John Mainwaring, Andrew Perry, Toby Molyneux, Danny Rowland, Sam Spencer and Jack Young.
All proceeds will go to the Wistaston Memorial Hall & Community Centre, Church Lane, Wistaston.
The event was sponsored by Cheshire Conservatories and Windows Ltd and Crewe Cine & Video Club.
(pics by Tim Lee)
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