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NYD 2007 This year's the race was in perfect weather and under blue skies with the River running well a 1000 ducks were released at Parry's Bridge at 12 noon. Groups of spectators and Duck Owners followed the race along the banks of the Rase to the Low Church Bridge near Naylors Drive. As the yellow hoard appeared near the finishing line they were seen to be pushing some 20 wild ducks forward toward the marshals waiting to net the winners. Avian panic ensued and the mallards being trapped took to the air in frenzied flight as the first 3 ducks crossed the line. Very dramatic and difficult to stage, so much so that most of us missed Colin Pitman, the race organiser who had over stretched, tumbling into the river. NYD 2006 With the winter snow still melting off the Wolds, the Rase was too fast, deep, cold and tricky to allow the safe recovery of the 1085 ducks named and taking part. However, the adjacent Brimmer Beck, being only a 100 yards further down Low Church Road, was quickly established as the race venue. The Beck Bridge in Low Church Road was the ideal meeting place and view point for a launch on the Rase's tributary. The finish was then set twenty minutes down steam before Brimmer Beck reached the swollen Rase. The whole race was able to be followed on foot by the many locals and visitors who came to witness the event. (see photos and Market Rasen Mail story too). This year New Year's Day was a Sunday, so after Sunday service, Linda Patrick with her husband, the reverend Charles Patrick and family were surprised to see "Peking Duck", their duck number 800, going under the bridge toward the finish leading 556 and 265. Charles, the vicar of St's Peter & Paul Church came down in time to watch one family investment maintain its position and the three ducks stay just clear of the field. Needless to say with divine guidance the positions held. See 2006 NYD <<<<<< click here >>>>Click Summer or to learn about other events Hi |
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The Middle Rasen Cricket and Association Football Club hold a duck race twice a year.
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To view NYD 2007 report
Visit www.middlerasen.org.uk for other local clubs and future events.
The New Year's Day event is a high spot in the Winter social calendar for the village and team supporters. Sponsoring a duck (yellow plastic and launched onto the River Rase) costs the owner just £1 from club members. With around a £100 as the first prize and sundry other prizes for the runners up and of course one for the last ducks. Its a fun event with a chance of winning something.
In winter, the float off is mid-day from the Mill Bridge and, depending on the volume of water in the river, the race takes 20 - 30 minutes. It can all be easily viewed and followed between Middle Rasen's historic bridges. The 1st, 2nd, 3rd and last duck prizes are awarded as the first 3 ducks and last ducks cross the finish line. Duck numbers will be drawn for all other prizes. Proceeds from the race support and equip the Middle Rasen Cricket and Football Club through the year. Each duck is uniquely numbered, your number is allocated on payment of £1. If you wish, the owner may name their duck and details can be posted on this site. Results are posted as soon after the race as possible. It is the responsibility of the duck owner to make arrangements for the collection of prizes and/or prize money.
In the Summer, due to the weather forecast in the week leading to this event the organisers cancelled the race planned for the14 July. BE SAFE NEAR WATER.
If you want to become involved in the New Years Day event then buy a duck early and tell your friends.
