OFF TO A QUACKING START….
Over 500 ducks have now been sponsored for the the inaugural fundraising Duck Race at Teddington’s RNLI Open Day on June 8th, it was announced today.
Sponsorship for one duck is £3.50, three ducks for £10 and £15 for five ducks with all proceeds going to the local RNLI and Teddington Together.
Teddington RNLI is inviting everyone to visit the lifeboat station and enjoy a day of river-themed fun and activities on Sunday June 8th from 12.30 pm until 3.30pm.
· Climb aboard a lifeboat and its tractor
· See lifesaving demonstrations
· Enjoy food and drink from local outlets: Shambles, Ruba, The Anglers and The Wharf, as well as RNLI volunteer-made cakes, tea, coffee and cold drinks
· See the inaugural Teddington Duck Race supported by Teddington Together, representatives of Teddington independent businesses who organise Teddington Lights Up each year.
· Meet firefighters and see a fire engine
· Play water safety themed games
· Take your own souvenir photos in RNLI kit
Come and meet the volunteer crew, local traders and our neighbours.
Did you know?
· All of the crew at Teddington RNLI are volunteers
· About thirty men and women are active crew members
· About sixty people volunteer at the station
· The RNLI is a charity and receives no government funding
· The RNLI celebrated 200 years last year
Supporting your local RNLI station is as easy as visiting on the Open Day.
For more information go to: Row Up Row Up for Teddington RNLI Lifeboat Station Open Day and Duck Rac | RNLI