THE hugely popular annual Lymm Duck Race is set to take place on Easter Monday (April 5) with the aim of raising thousands of pounds for local good causes.
Last year’s event raised over £4000 for local charities and community projects including: Cotebrook house, Riding for the Disabled, Steps (a local charity who work with children with limb disorders) and the revitalised Lymm Youth Club.
The Lymm Duck race is organised and run by the Lymm and District Round Table, who, as well as local charities and community projects, have also supported the Haiti appeal this year.
The format will follow last year’s successful programme with the village closed to traffic to allow room for children’s rides and local food outlets such as the Crazy Catering Company’s Hog Roast and Moo Cow coffee van, plus the usual visiting traders.
The road closure makes the village centre a safer place for kids and also lends a little to the carnival atmosphere.
Tabler Scott Swiffen said: “The ducks themselves are already in training and will be launched upstream from the village and will then storm to a photo finish at the village duck pond!”
This year it’s hoped that local charities and organisations will come along and help run some stalls. Possible suggestions include: Hook a Duck, Balloon Races, Easter Bonnet Competitions, etc. Please contact us if you are interested.
Duck tickets will be on sale at The Cross on the three Saturday mornings prior to the event and on the day itself.
Scott added: “Try and get your duck early as last year’s queues on the day were very long. We are selling the £1 ducks as usual but there are also corporate and super sponsorship ducks. If you have a local business, want to support a worthwhile event and gain some publicity then get in touch. “
For more information visit www.lymmroundtable.co.uk or email [email protected]
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