Charity funds come pouring in at the Duck Race

THE racing ducks weren’t the only ones who got wet at this year’s Easter Monday Duck Race in Lymm – however the rain didn’t stop the public turning out in force to support the event.

In fact, spirits were anything but dampened as organisers Lymm and District Round Table reported an impressive £5,000 raised for charity.

A host of businesses gave the event their backing, including main sponsor 235 Consulting, helping to make it one of the most successful duck races ever.

“We were a touch worried that the poor weather forecast would deter a lot of people from coming down, however the number of people who actually braved the rain was really pleasing,” said John Edwards, organiser and Round Table member. “A big thank you must also go out to the countless businesses which purchased corporate and super ducks as it was their generosity which ensured we raised as much money as we did.”

The winning ducks, carried down the lower dam in a record time of just 20 minutes thanks to the strong current, were numbers 308 (first), 993 (second) and 127 (third), with the super duck winner named as St James’s Place Wealth Management and corporate duck winner Sainsbury’s.

Prizes were also awarded to those who guessed the correct finish times of special Lymm Ladies Circle pink and blue ducks which helped to raise funds for breast cancer and testicular cancer respectively.