Large crowds of people turned out for the Wickham duck race yesterday (July 6) which took place in a bid to raise vital funds for the 1st Wickham Scout Group.
Exactly 1,000 yellow plastic ducks were released from the Water Meadows with the owners of the winning ducks securing cash prices.
Take a look at 5 fabulous pictures from this year’s duck race:
1. Wickham Duck Race
One thousand ducks being poured into the River Meon in Wickham for the annual duck race to raise funds for 1st Wickham Scout Group. Pictured: Alec Chapman | Alec Chapman
2. Wickham Duck Race
One thousand ducks being poured into the River Meon in Wickham for the annual duck race to raise funds for 1st Wickham Scout Group. Pictured: Alec Chapman | Alec Chapman
3. Wickham Duck Race
One thousand ducks being poured into the River Meon in Wickham for the annual duck race to raise funds for 1st Wickham Scout Group. Pictured: Melanie Smith and Arya Hughes Pictured: Alec Chapman | Alec Chapman
4. Wickham Duck Race
One thousand ducks being poured into the River Meon in Wickham for the annual duck race to raise funds for 1st Wickham Scout Group. Pictured: Chris Stares, Dillan Turnbull and Grace Hopkins Pictured: Alec Chapman | Alec Chapman