Duck Race, September 2009

Winning ducks approach Winchester City Mill


Fergus Lyons receives the first prize television from CHI Trustee Michael Ridgeway

Child Health International and the Winchester Fire Brigate organized a Duck Race on the River Itchen in Winchester on September 27th, 2009. The race began at the upper bridge in Water Lane near Durngate, and ended below the water mill on the stretch behind Chesil Street (Town Ducks).

The race was started by the 810th Mayor of Winchester: Cllr Dominic Hiscock. The sun shone brightly, and many people turned out to enjoy the spectacle.  This fun race, enjoyed by all, raised more than £1700 for The Fire Fighters Charity and Child Health International (helping children with cystic fibrosis overseas).  Fergus Lyons , winner of the first prize 26” HD ready TV said: "It was great to be able to support two charities in this way and even better to win first prize!"

We are proud to announce the winners:

Many thank to Jane Brown for organizing this event, and to Winchester Fire Brigade and the trustees and volunteers of CHI (Lin Martin, Alan Hammond, Elliott Harvey, Loic Lopez and Christine Houghton) for helping to run the race.  

Also, many thanks to our donors:

• Marwell Zoo
• Sir Harold Hillier Gardens
• Hampshire Farmers Market
• No.16
• Essential Beauty
• Bendicks
• Stone Vine & Sun
• Winchester Fire Station
• Jane Brown
• Paultons Park
• Hilliers Garden Centre (Romsey)

Do you have an idea for fundraising for CHI? Or would you like to volunteer, to help at another event on in any other capacity.  If so, we’d love to hear from you! Please email info@childhealthinternational.org

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