Racegoers at Wetherby went 'quackers'

Supporting the Lions’ annual Duck Race

(Photo - Lion Martin 'eggs on' the racegoers at Wetherby Racecourse)

As well as their each-way bets on the horses at Sunday’s Community Race meeting, many in the crowd found the time to take a punt on winning a £200 prize when the annual event comes to town on July 14th.

Lions Martin, Tim, Phil and Julie staffed the gazebo as youngsters queued to hook a duck and win a badge while their parents bought tickets which enter them in the Duck Race itself.

The Duck Race, sponsored by the Lions in support of local charities, is set to draw a big crowd to The Ings on what will hopefully be a sunny Sunday for the fun event commencing at 11.00 am, it sees 1,500 plastic ducks set downstream in a race for the line and cash prizes.

If you would like to help your community in staging similar events we would love to hear from you so please contact us by telephoning 0845 833 9529, completing the contact form on our website or sending an email to secretary.wetherbylions@gmail.com Likewise if you need help in any way with a local project, please get in touch.

We look forward to your continued support.