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 The Great British Duck Race, is spreading it’s wings!
A quarter of a million ducks are set to break the existing Guinness World Record. Adopt a duck and help raise funds for Michael Sobell House!
The Great British Duck Race takes place on Sunday 31st August, on a 1km stretch of the River Thames near Hampton Court Palace. This year the existing record will be blown out of the water!
At 12.30pm on “DUCK DAY” a quarter of a million individually numbered plastic ducks will be dropped into Molesey Lock and then released into the Thames to begin the race at 1.30pm.
It costs just £2 to adopt one of the ducks via www.thegreatbritishduckrace.co.uk and be in with a chance of winning one of 30 fantastic prizes, including £10,000 for the first duck to cross the finish line. You can also choose to make a donation to The Friends of Michael Sobell House who are registered as a benefiting charity – make sure you select Michael Sobell House from the drop down list!
Spectators and participants are welcome to attend the race, there will be entertainment, charity stands and refreshments being served along the course near Hampton Court, more information is available online or from the duck race office.
To find out more about the Great British Duck Race, visit: www.thegreatbritishduckrace.co.uk or call 01691 680468.
Mike Scott, Organiser of the Great British Duck Race, said: “The Duck Race is a fantastic opportunity to have some fun, raise some serious money for a range of good causes and have the chance to win £10,000, as well as take part in a Guinness World Record attempt. I believe that this event appeals to children and adults of all ages and would like to encourage as many charities, pupils, employees, friends and relatives to take part and spread the word.”
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