Soapstar & Boydie Designer Ducks for Cancer Research

Posted at 11:09:48am by jason

Following the success of the Betty Designer Duck (in Pink and White) in 2006, Cancer Research have launched two new designer ducks for 2007. Soapstar by Lulu Guinness and Boydie by Tracey Boyd are this season’s must-have products and cost just £4.99. They are available from your local Cancer Research UK or Wishes store from … Continue Reading


Betfred Bingo Duck Grand National

Posted at 4:07:05pm by jason

Early this month (4th July) the Betfred Bingo Duck Grand National took place at Worcester Race Course. The course was waterlogged and so Betfred decided to organise a charity duck race. The results can be seen in the video below!

St Richards Hospice and The Riding for the Disabled Association split the £500 first prize, whilst … Continue Reading


The Great British Duck Race

Posted at 1:06:08pm by jason

On September 2nd 2007, The Great British Duck Race is taking part in London. 165,000 rubbers ducks are expected to “swim” down a 1km stretch of the River Thames near Hampton Court Palace. This would be a new world record and thr organisers are hoping that the event will raise over half a million pounds … Continue Reading


Ducks Race Along The Thames

Posted at 11:07:25am by jason

The BBC have a picture of yesterday’s Great London Duck Race. Over 20000 yellow rubber ducks with sunglasses raced along the river with the winning duck crossing the line in just over 30 minutes. According to the report “things did not go quite to plan as the strong tide swept almost half the toys out … Continue Reading


The Great London Duck Race

Posted at 2:07:35pm by jason

Over 30000 yellow ducks wearing sunglasses are expected to be bobbing along The River Thames on July 30th as part of the Great London Duck Race. Similar events have taken place in America, but this will be the first event in London. Ducks can be sponsored for £10, and there’s a host of prizes to … Continue Reading