Annual Banwell Boxing Day duck race
Banwell Scout Group Boxing Day Duck Race. Picture: MARK ATHERTON - Credit: Archant
Hundreds of plastic ducks raced down a river in aid of a scouts group on Boxing Day.
Banwell Scout Group Boxing Day Duck Race. 8-year-old cub scout Harrison had the honour of launching the big duck. Picture: MARK ATHERTON - Credit: Archant
The annual tradition was celebrated at the River Banwell, where crowds of people gathered to watch their entry compete in the race.
Families could also enjoy a drink at The Brewers Arms before the event, which kicked off in the afternoon.
The event was held by 1st Banwell Scout Group.
Children aged sixto eight-years-old can join the Beavers devision of the group, and those aged from 10-and-a-half through to 14 make up the Banwell Scouts.
Banwell Scout Group Boxing Day Duck Race. Picture: MARK ATHERTON - Credit: Archant
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Cash prizes were also up for grabs at the event, and a bottle of gin could be won at the race's raffle.
Banwell Scouts would like to thank people in the village and surrounding area for their continued support over the years.
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Proceeds from the annual race will go towards the scout group, which is raising funds to support young people in the village.
Banwell Scout Group Boxing Day Duck Race. 8-year-old cub scout Harrison had the honour of launching the big duck. Picture: MARK ATHERTON - Credit: Archant
Banwell Scout Group Boxing Day Duck Race. Picture: MARK ATHERTON - Credit: Archant
Banwell Scout Group Boxing Day Duck Race. Picture: MARK ATHERTON - Credit: Archant
Banwell Scout Group Boxing Day Duck Race. Picture: MARK ATHERTON - Credit: Archant
Banwell Scout Group Boxing Day Duck Race. Picture: MARK ATHERTON - Credit: Archant
Banwell Scout Group Boxing Day Duck Race. Picture: MARK ATHERTON - Credit: Archant
Banwell Scout Group Boxing Day Duck Race. Picture: MARK ATHERTON - Credit: Archant
Banwell Scout Group Boxing Day Duck Race. Picture: MARK ATHERTON - Credit: Archant
