A DUCK race is to be added to Rossendale’s calendar of summer events – and villagers are being urged to secure an entry quickly.

The Masons Arms in Crawshawbooth is hosting the charity get-together, on Sunday, August 24, in aid of the Raft Foundation, which arranges the food bank programme in the valley. Only 100 ducks are available and they are priced at £5 each, with the winner receiving £100 and awards for second and third place, and a spot prize for a ‘lucky duck’.

Supported by Rossendale Vulcanising, the fun day starts at 1pm and the duck race from 3pm. Contact the pub for more details.