Deepings Lions duck race raising money for Pancreatic Cancer UK and Facial Palsy UK

A community group is dusting off its rubber ducks ready for a race along the river.

This year’s Deepings Lions duck race will raise money for Facial Palsy UK and Pancreatic Cancer UK.

About 3,000 ducks will be launched into the River Welland at Deeping St James in a bid to cross the line first and win £100 for its sponsor.

Sponsorship costs £1 per duck with tickets available in advance from the following pubs: The Blue Bell in Maxey, The Wagon and Horses in Langtoft, The Vine in Market Deeping, The Black Horse in Baston and the Waterton Arms, The Bell Tavern, The Walnut Tree and The Thirsty Giraffe in Deeping St James. Tickets will also be available on the day.

This year’s race is sponsored by Hegarty Solicitors and takes place on Sunday, September 1 between midday and 5pm with stalls, fairground rides and entertainment along Bridge Street, Deeping St James.

To book a stall contact Mike Drinkall on 07925 330983 or mikedrinkall@hotmail.co.uk

On the day Bridge Street will be closed from New Row to The Bell pub from 9am and Deeping St James bridge from midday until 5pm.