The Great Thatcham Duck Race

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The Great Thatcham Duck Race The Great Thatcham Duck Race is a charity event held every year at The Rowbarge in Woolhampton. This year we are raising money for Swings and Smiles

🎅🚨 BREAKING NEWS FROM THE NORTH POLE!🚨🎅Santa's got 500 million presents to deliver… but he's STILL found time for the Th...
21/10/2026

🎅🚨 BREAKING NEWS FROM THE NORTH POLE!🚨🎅

Santa's got 500 million presents to deliver… but he's STILL found time for the Thatcham Rotary Santa Fun Run!** 🎄

Spotted relaxing with a cuppa ☕ and his feet up, Santa's been working out his Christmas schedule…

✅ Sunday 6th December – Join the Thatcham Rotary Santa Fun Run! Thatcham Town Centre the Broadway 11.00am

✅ Dash back to the North Pole! 🦌

✅ Load the sleigh and deliver the children's presents! 🎁

🎅If Santa can squeeze it into his diary, what's your excuse?😂

Bring the kids, grandchildren, family or friends! Walk, jog or run – it's all about having fun and supporting local good causes. ❤️

🎅 Your Santa suit is included with your entry!

🎟️SCAN THE QR CODE AND GRAB YOUR TICKET TODAY!

❤️ Come on, Thatcham – let's paint the town RED!

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🎅🎄 THATCHAM, ARE YOU READY FOR A SEA OF SANTAS? ❤️The Christmas cracker has been pulled and the secret is out… Thatcham ...
20/10/2026

🎅🎄 THATCHAM, ARE YOU READY FOR A SEA OF SANTAS? ❤️

The Christmas cracker has been pulled and the secret is out… Thatcham Rotary's Great Santa Fun Run is back!** 🎉

📅 **Sunday 6th December 2026

And here's the best bit — you don't have to be a runner to join in!

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Mums, dads, grandparents, children, friends and families — everyone is welcome!

🏃 Run it, jog it, walk it or push the little ones in their buggies. It's 5km of festive fun, laughter and community spirit, all for a great cause.

🎅 Just £15 to enter, and your Santa outfit is included!

❤️ Every Santa helps us support good causes in our local community.

🎟️ Scan the QR code to get your ticket and join the fun!

👇 NOW, HERE'S A CHALLENGE…

**Who in your family would make the funniest Santa — Dad, Mum, Grandad or the kids?** 😂

Tag them below and see if you can persuade them to join you!

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🦆🎅 HEY DUCK RACE FANS — LUCY AND CEDRIC ARE BACK!🎅 Rumour has it that Santa's getting his running shoes ready, and somet...
12/10/2026

🦆🎅 HEY DUCK RACE FANS — LUCY AND CEDRIC ARE BACK!

🎅 Rumour has it that Santa's getting his running shoes ready, and something BIG, RED and FESTIVE is heading our way!

Lucy is getting excited, while Cedric reckons he could outrun Santa… we're not so sure! 😂🦆

❤️ Whatever it is, we hear it's going to be great fun and all for a good cause!

🎄 Save the date — 6th December!

👇 Duck Race fans, here's a question: If Lucy and Cedric challenged you to 5km dressed as Santa, would you RUN, WALK or make a quick escape to the nearest café? ☕😂

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And finally .......... who's that peeping over
14/09/2026

And finally .......... who's that peeping over

🦆 WHAT A DAY! – THANK YOU, THATCHAM! 🦆The Annual Thatcham Rotary Duck Race has become a much-loved local tradition, and...
11/09/2026

🦆 WHAT A DAY! – THANK YOU, THATCHAM! 🦆

The Annual Thatcham Rotary Duck Race has become a much-loved local tradition, and once again the community turned out to make it a fantastic day.

💛 Thanks to your amazing support, this year's Duck Race raised over £2,750 for local charities, with our main beneficiary being Swings & Smiles and other local charities .
But events like this don't just happen. Behind the ducks, the fun and the excitement are a lot of people and organisations who generously give their time, help and support.

👏 A HUGE Thatcham Rotary thank you to:

• HCA Business Support Services
• Kennet Radio
• Newbury Canoe Club
• The Rowbarge Inn
• Camp Hopson
• Wasing Estates & Woolhampton Parish Council
• Thatcham Photographic Club
• Our Rotary members, volunteers and helpers

And, most importantly, THANK YOU to everyone who came along, bought a duck, brought the family, cheered from the riverbank and supported the event.* 🦆💛

A special thank you to the members of **Thatcham Photographic Club** who gave their time to capture the day for us.

Every duck bought and every bit of support helps us continue supporting fantastic charities and good causes in our local community.

Thank you, Thatcham. You made it happen. ❤️*

🦆 The ducks are having a well-earned rest now…

But they'll be back! See you at next year's Great Thatcham Rotary Duck Race!

💛 A HUGE THANK YOU! 💛What a fantastic day — and it simply wouldn’t have been possible without everyone who helped, suppo...
07/09/2026

💛 A HUGE THANK YOU! 💛

What a fantastic day — and it simply wouldn’t have been possible without everyone who helped, supported, volunteered, sponsored, bought tickets and came along to cheer on the ducks!

From all of us at Thatcham Rotary, our heartfelt thanks to every person, club, organisation and business who played a part in making The Great Duck Race such a great success.

Your support means we can continue helping Swings & Smiles and other local charities and good causes.

You really did make it quacking great! 🦆💛

THANK YOU, THATCHAM!

The ducks have crossed the finish line! 🦆🏁A huge THANK YOU to everyone who supported the Great Thatcham Rotary Duck Race...
07/09/2026

The ducks have crossed the finish line! 🦆🏁

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who supported the Great Thatcham Rotary Duck Race. Your support helps us raise money for Swings & Smiles and other local charities

The race may be over for another year, but there’s plenty more fun ahead… 🎅

Next stop – the Santa Fun Run in December!

And as for Cedric, Lucy, Doris & Dave… they’ll be back!
See you at the Duck Race next year! 🦆💛

🦆🎉 **IT’S THE BIG DAY TODAY!** 🎉🦆The ducks are ready, the excitement is building… now we just need **YOU!**Come along to...
06/09/2026

🦆🎉 **IT’S THE BIG DAY TODAY!** 🎉🦆

The ducks are ready, the excitement is building… now we just need **YOU!**

Come along to **Woolhampton** for the **Great Thatcham Rotary Duck Race**.

⏰ **11am for a 12 noon race start**
🎪 Stalls, side shows and family fun
🦆 Get your duck race tickets and cheer your duck on!

Bring the family, enjoy the atmosphere and help us raise money for **Swings & Smiles and other local charities**.

**See you by the river!** 🦆💦🏁

🦆🎉 JUST 1 MORE SLEEP! 🎉🦆The ducks are excited, the excitement is building… and there’s just ONE MORE SLEEP until the **...
05/09/2026

🦆🎉 JUST 1 MORE SLEEP! 🎉🦆

The ducks are excited, the excitement is building… and there’s just ONE MORE SLEEP until the **Great Thatcham Rotary Duck Race!

🏁 Tomorrow – Sunday 6th September
📍 The Rowbarge, Woolhampton
⏰ 11.00am for a 12 noon start

Our ducks are already cheering HOORAY! — and we can’t wait to see you there! 🦆🦆🦆

Come along, join the fun and help us raise money for Swings & Smiles and other local charities.

💛 Little ducks. Big difference.

🦆💤ONLY 3 MORE SLEEPS!💤🦆Well… that’s the plan! 😂Cedric and Lucy have gone to bed early, but there’s just one problem…THEY...
03/09/2026

🦆💤ONLY 3 MORE SLEEPS!💤🦆

Well… that’s the plan! 😂

Cedric and Lucy have gone to bed early, but there’s just one problem…

THEY’RE FAR TOO EXCITED TO SLEEP!

The Great Thatcham Rotary Duck Race is nearly here — **5,000 ducks, one river and plenty of fun!** 🦆🦆🦆

📅 Sunday 6th September
⏰ 11.00am for a 12 noon start
📍 The Rowbarge, Woolhampton

There’s still time to get your duck in the race.

Scan the QR code and grab your ticket before Cedric and Lucy finally nod off! 😴🦆

Supporting Swings & Smiles and other local charities. 💛

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The Rowbarge, Station Road, Woolhampton
Reading
RG75SH

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