Freedom North East 2000 Caravan Club has revealed the date of its popular Freedom Duck Race will be Saturday 4th June 2011, with all funds donated to the Alzheimer’s Society.
The annual event takes place on the River Wear at Stanhope Showground, and brings together hundreds of caravanners for the day’s activities.
For the main event rubber ducks are released into the river, with each duck costing just £1 to sponsor. The owner of the first placed duck wins £100, while the runner up receives £25. And the winner of third place will take home a box of 12 vanilla cupcakes and 12 flapjacks courtesy of local baker Rosie’s Delight. A host of other prizes will be announced nearer the date of the race.
Soak the chairman
A wide range of activities will take place during Duck Day, making the event especially popular with families. Typical fete attractions on offer include tin can alley and hook a duck, while fans of TV show Play Your Cards Right will enjoy “Higher or Lower”.
Yet the standout attraction for some will be “Soak the Chairman”, where Freedom 2000 Club Chairman Neville Simmons will allow members to throw wet sponges and buckets of water at him.
How to attend
Duck Day takes place at Unthank Park in Stanhope (also known as Stanhope Showground) and starts at 11.30am. There is free parking for all visitors, and refreshments are available on the day.
Tickets are available from all Committee members of Freedom 2000 North East Caravan Club. Alternatively you can complete the form available at freedomduckrace.co.uk
