Duck down to the river

IT’S time to get quacking on your plans for Sunday, 26 February.

The Shelford Duck Race is back on the Leigh River by the Shelford Recreation Reserve from 11am to 4pm, and organiser Glenn Jeffery is encouraging community members to “adopt” a numbered rubber duck in the race.

“You can pay $10 to sponsor a duck,” he said. “This event is probably the main fundraising source the community has.

“Our community’s recently gone through our community planning process with the council’s support. We have a list of projects that the community have prioritised, and some of them cost money.

“The duck race’s funds will support Shelford Primary School, Shelford Cricket Club and Shelford Progress Association so we can get stuck into those projects.

“The first duck across the line will also win the raffle, and there is $2000 in prize money.”

There are plenty of market stallholders set to attend, including craft and food vendors and even a psychic medium.

A Show ‘N’ Shine will put vintage and classic cars in the spotlight, children can meet animals at a mobile farm, ride the miniature railway, there will be music, carnival style entertainment, and demonstrations from the local CFA, SES, and scouts.

“It’s a cliche, but there’s something for everyone, whether you want to watch the music with a beer or wander the craft stalls with an ice cream,” Mr Jeffrey said.

Mr Jeffrey encourages Shelford locals to get involved with the set up and pack down, and meet their neighbours.

“It’s great to have locals out and about, and proud of their community, alongside visitors from out of town,” he said.

Adopt a duck in the race at bit.ly/3I4jdvx. Registrations can be made on the morning.