DUCKS ARE SWIMMING IN 2023

We couldn’t be happier to announce that after a two year break, due to Covid, our much-loved Duck Race will be back on 1st January. All our ducks have been keeping fit and are rearing to go! What a better way to meet family and friends over the festive season than at the Annual Duck Race. 

Enjoy a warming cup of mulled wine with a mince pie, tea or coffee or a delicious hot donut. Have a go on our tombola with some lovely prizes to be won, for the little ones we have a Cuddly toy tombola with a prize every time. Some new stalls for 2023, including a face painter for the little ones...definitely worth a look! What a fantastic start to the new year, socialising and supporting a local charity. This popular event is now in its 32nd  year and is always a great fun day. 

 

It takes place at Manor Park Toton, courtesy of Broxtowe Borough Council and sponsored by Michael Key MOT, Servicing & Repair, Long Eaton. We will shortly be contacting all local businesses and requesting that they participate in our ‘Corporate’ race – for just £25 they can sponsor a duck or 2 for the bargain price of £40. They will have a chance to win a prize to share around their employees. This race which takes place immediately before the main race has become a popular and integral part of the day! 

 We usually gather around 1pm and we aim to launch the ducks by 2pm. There is lots to keep everyone busy during the lead up to the race and we try to make sure that everyone who wants to purchase a ticket at just £1.50 can do so. Tickets for the race will be on sale from November. So reserve yours early to avoid disappointment. They can also be purchased on line. Visit : www.ageuk.org.uk/derbyandderbyshire 

For further details contact :

Age UK Derby & Derbyshire 01773 766 922/07745 191777 or fundraising@ageukdd.org.uk