The Great Thatcham Duck Race is kicking off in Woolhampton next month

The Great Thatcham Duck Race is returning at the start of next month.

Thatcham & District Rotary Club’s annual family-friendly duck race – now a well-established tradition – will be held on Sunday, September 1, from 10.45 to 12.45pm.

Crowds will gather at The Rowbarge pub in Woolhampton for a noon start, and then will release thousands of colourful rubber ducks into the Kennet and Avon Canal just below Woolhampton Lock.

This year, the event is raising money for Bridge for Young People, which provides homes and support for young people aged 16 to 25 leaving care or are homeless.

Last year, up to 5,000 yellow, pink and blue ducks were poured into the canal.

Visit https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/thatchamduckrace/t-vvdqlgn to buy your ducks.

Ducks will also be available on the day.