Duck race kicks off Tintern's big weekend (From South Wales Argus)
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Duck race kicks off Tintern's big weekend
3:40pm Sunday 3rd June 2012 in Gwent news
Quackers: Lilli Edwards, aged seven, helps with the launch
TINTERN'S Jubilee Committee started off their celebrations at the weekend by racing 1,000 ducks across the river Wye.
The ducks were tipped into the river from Brockweir Bridge with the race ending opposite the Rose and Crown in Tintern.
There were 12 prize winners in total including a first prize of £150.
Around £500 was raised which will go towards the committee's big Jubilee celebration on Monday at the Leytons Field near Tintern Abbey.
The celebration will include a traditional children's tea party and fashion show.
