HUNDREDS of families turned out to the banks of the River Stour in Dedham to enjoy an annual duck race.
A sea of 850 ducks drifted on the water after they were each bought by visitors hoping to get their hands on a £50 winner’s prize.
They had 30 minutes to try to swim as far as they could down the river.
The duck which travelled furthest had been bought by Andrew Knott.
But it was a wooden spoon for Oliver King’s duck, which failed to get going.
The event, now in its tenth year, was hosted by the 1st Dedham Guides and 1st Lawford Guides.
The guides are fundraising to be able to attend a jamboree in Norwich this summer.
The 850 yellow plastic ducks were sold at £1 each on the day so more than £850 was raised.
Lawford’s guides also sold homemade cakes to boost their efforts.
Tracey Lovelock, unit leader at Dedham Guides, said around 1,500 people attended the Bank Holiday Monday event overall.
She added: “There were lots of families because they all came for picnics on the side of the river.
“It went really well, especially as the sun helped everybody to come out.”
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