Duck race fits the bill when it comes to fundraising

Fundraisers have been going quackers for the great Blackburn with Darwen annual duck race.

More than 400 plastic birds have been adopted for the Mayor’s annual charity race on Saturday, March 28.

The ducks will be making a real splash when they are raced along a 200 meter stretch of waterway along Darwen River at Sunnyhurst Woods.

The event will see Donalds and Daffys going beak to beak as they bob down the river, with volunteers taking to the water to ensure they stay on course.

People have been invited to ‘adopt’ a duck for £1 each, all of which have now been sold. Prizes will be attached to the ducks.

The money raised will go to the Mayor’s annual charity.

The Mayor, Councillor Mohammed Khan, said: “The kiosk will be open from 9am so everyone can have a chat and a cup of tea before the big race starts.

“It’s an ideal opportunity for people to spend a fun day out enjoying a couple of hours in the countryside racing hundreds of plastic ducks down a river.”