Wymeswold Duck Race

17/04/2026

Our infamous Duck Race trophy had its annual new tattoo (engraving) and ‘met at the lions’ earlier….. a new tub of Brasso and a good clean is next….

Two weekends away…..

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11/04/2026

Time to join the Waddle……

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05/03/2026

CALLING ALL STALL HOLDERS🦆

If you, or someone you know would like to have a stall (charity and non-charity) at this years Duck Race please contact us so we can book you in. There are limited spaces available and we are nearly full!

Sunday 3rd May 2026 - Brook Street

Either reply to this post or email us on:
duckracewymeswold@gmail.com🦆

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26/02/2026

S A V E T H E D A T E🦆

The Wymeswold Duck Race and Waddle is back on Sunday 3rd May 2026.
We will keep you up to date with more information over the coming months...but for now get it in your diary🦆...the Waddle online entry form is now available incase you want to get organised!
https://tickets.titaniumracetiming.co.uk/event/1858

CALLING ALL MUSICIANS, PERFORMERS & STALL HOLDERS
If you, or someone you know would like to perform or have a stall at this years Duck Race please contact us so we can book you in.
Either reply to this post or email us on duckracewymeswold@gmail.com

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Wymeswold C of E Primary School
Wymeswold Preschool
Wymeswold School PTA
Wymeswold Waddle & Fun Run
Wymeswold Parish Council
The Windmill Inn, Wymeswold
The hammer & pincers
The Three Crowns Wymeswold

26/01/2026

🦆 Calling All Wymeswold Businesses! 🦆

As we gear up for the 2026 Wymeswold Duck Race, we want to make this year’s event a true showcase of everything Wymeswold has to offer.

🤝 TO LOCAL BUSINESSES:
We don't just want your logos; we want your presence! Whether you want to sponsor a race, donate a prize, or run a unique stall, we’d love to have you involved.
• Want to host a specific game or activity?
• Keen to get your team involved on the day?
Drop us a message—we are open to creative partnerships this year!

💡 TO OUR COMMUNITY:
We’ve been running this many years, but we know the best ideas often come from you.
• What local business would you LOVE to see at the race?
• Is there a specific food truck, craft stall, or activity you think we’re missing?

Let’s make the 2026 race the best one yet. Comment your ideas below or tag a local business you think should be involved! ⬇️

18/01/2026

🦆 The 2026 Wymeswold Duck Race: Planning is Underway! 🦆

The ducks are waking up from hibernation, and we are already busy behind the scenes planning this year's event on the River Mantle!

To make the 2026 race the best one yet, we are looking for a little help from our amazing community.

1. SOUND & PA SYSTEM 🎤
We are looking for a local expert with PA/Sound equipment who can help us ensure everything is heard loud and clear on the day. If you have the kit or just the know-how, please drop us a message!

2. LIVE ENTERTAINMENT 🎸
We are looking to book local musicians, bands, or entertainers to help keep the atmosphere buzzing. If you are a gigging musician or have a set list ready to go, we would love to hear from you.

3. YOUR IDEAS 💡
This is your village day. Is there something fresh you would love to see this year? A new stall idea? A specific food option? Let us know in the comments!

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03/06/2025

WYMESWOLD VILLAGE PROJECT FUND GRANT APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN🦆

The Duck Race Committee are delighted to announce that we are able to offer a grant of up to £300 due to the success of this year's Duck Races. We'd like to thank everyone that helps make it happen and to everyone that came along to support the day. These grants are as a result of the profits raised on the betting races, BBQ, stalls and games.

Applications are invited from properly-constituted community and voluntary groups for activities not conducted for profit. Grants should be towards a new initiative or project (rather than general running costs) and there should be an identifiable benefit to people residing in the parish of Wymeswold.
The organisation or project must be based in the Parish of Wymeswold or carry out activities (other than fund-raising) within the Parish.
To help us assess your application, please complete this form to give us more information about your organisation and your project.
The final date for grant applications is 30th June 2025, and the Awards Panel meets in mid-July to consider the applications.🦆🦆

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You can now apply for a grant by following this link
https://www.wymeswold.com/wymeswold-village-project-fund-grant-application-form-2/

05/05/2025

Big Thank you to all that ran the waddle, those who completed the fun run, ran the Tough Ducker course, those who simply ate burgers or drank a couple of pints and those big gamblers betting on the ducks….. all the proceeds will go to local Wymeswold charities/groups!

And finally a big thank you to our performers, Luke’s team at the windmill, all the volunteers, Jonny & David on comms! A wonderful village day to kick-start the summer!

Thank you all!

And the ducks can rest up until next year 🦆🦆🦆🦆

04/05/2025

Just a reminder that no dogs are allowed on Hall Field due to lambing

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03/05/2025

Details for tomorrow

02/05/2025

29/04/2025

CALLING ALL LOCAL WYMESWOLD BUSINESS!!🦆🦆🦆

Would you like to be entered as our 'guest business duck' in the Business Race at this years Duck Race?

The cost is £30 to sponsor the duck (or more if you wish). We will pull a name out of a hat on Friday evening so all entries need to be in by Friday morning.
Please reply to this message or DM the name of yourself and your business. The sponsorship goes directly to the Village Project Fund which helps all our local charities and clubs.

The Duck Races : Sunday 4th May 12-5pm
Business Race : 4.15pm approx
Location: The Brook on Brook Street

Please come along and cheer your duck on. Other entries are The Windmill Inn, The Three Crowns, The Hammer & Pincers, Granvilles!

The winner will have their business name engraved on the trophy duck!

The Windmill Inn, Wymeswold
The Three Crowns Wymeswold
The hammer & pincers
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