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GALLERY: Quacking fun at Pitmedden’s annual duck race

The annual Pitmedden Duck Race brought the village together for a day of fun, fundraising, and community support.

Emma and Finlay Smalley discovering his brother Henry had come 3rd place in one of the races. Image: Ethan Williams
Emma and Finlay Smalley discovering his brother Henry had come 3rd place in one of the races. Image: Ethan Williams

The village of Pitmedden came together again for the much-loved annual Duck Race, organised by Friends of Pitmedden School.

The event aimed to raise vital funds for additional learning resources, bringing together families, local businesses and the wider community in support.

With 20 exciting races along the Bronie Burn, crowds cheered as hundreds of ducks bobbed along in the hopes of winning. First, second and third place ducks won prizes in each race, and all first-place winners went to a grand final. The lucky winner of the final scooped £100, with smaller prizes for second and third place.

The event offered more than just duck races. Children enjoyed a bouncy castle, chocolate tombola, candyfloss, and games, while adults grabbed bites from a food van and supported local stalls.

Photographer Ethan Williams was there to capture all the fun.

The Duck Race stall. Image: Ethan Williams
Millie and Gracie trying to win a prize. Image: Ethan Williams
Andrew Clappertom playing ‘turd in the toilet’ game. Image: Ethan Williams
Duck Race 2025. Image: Ethan Williams
Spinning game stall. Image: Ethan Williams
Chloe, Aaron and Freddie. Image: Ethan Williams
Jessica, Alana and Scott. Image: Ethan Williams
Natalie Park, Richard Legge and Alissia Legge. Image: Ethan Williams
Gracie Collister at the paint stall. Image: Ethan Williams
Johnny enjoying the fun. Image: Ethan Williams
Zara Marshall playing in the sand pit. Image: Ethan Williams
Duck Race 2025. Image: Ethan Williams
Millie Collister at the paint stall. Image: Ethan Williams
The duck race. Image: Ethan Williams
Onlookers watching the race. Image: Ethan Williams
Onlookers watching the race. Image: Ethan Williams
Henry Smalley: 3rd place winner of the 8th race. Image: Ethan Williams
Leo Buchan playing in the sand pit. Image: Ethan Williams
Alex playing ‘turd in the toilet’ game. Image: Ethan Williams

 

 

 

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