Active Fakenham hail success of community riverside day

Cardboard raft races with brightly dressed crews, hundreds of small ducks and giant ducks decorated and sponsored by local businesses raced.

There was entertainment on land with stalls, bouncy castles and live music from Anto Morra.

Active Fakenham hosted its annual event on the River Wensum on June 18.

Local businesses included in the duck race at the Active Fakenham riverside community day (Image: Alastair Robinson)

Richard Crook, chairman of Active Fakenham, said: “The day was an outstanding success.

"The sun shone and everyone seemed to have a fantastic time.

"These events are good for Fakenham, residents, visitors, and businesses as they all add up to giving the appearance of a more vibrant town.

"Our events are very inclusive because they are accessible and low-cost or free, and they are fun.”

Fakenham Junior School won the best-dressed duck at the Active Fakenham riverside community day (Image: Alastair Robinson)

Carben Construction won the Giant Corporate Duck Race and the best-dressed duck was won by Fakenham Junior School. The winner of the Great Fakenham Duck Race was a visitor from Durham.

The event will return on Father's Day next year.

Active Fakenham riverside community day (Image: Alastair Robinson)

Active Fakenham Corporate Ducks (Image: Alastair Robinson)