Following a very successful debut in 2020, Narberth and Whitland Rotary are delighted to advise that they are hosting their second Virtual Duck Race in 2021.

With Covid still causing difficulties for ‘normal’ fundraising activities the Virtual Duck Race proved very popular last year with Rotary Clubs all over the World replicating the Narberth and Whitland event raising several thousand pounds.

This year the event will be held on the Whitsun Bank Holiday weekend and will be in aid of the Pembrokeshire based Sandy Bear Children’s Bereavement Charity and other good causes and charities supported by Narberth and Whitland Rotary.

Entries close at 6 pm on Saturday, May 29, with the races to be run on Sunday, May 30.

Once again, as last year, Rotary are delighted that Narberth based, catering and retail butcher Andrew Rees and Son have very kindly agreed to sponsor the prizes, namely - 1st prize £50, 2nd prize £25 and 3rd prize £10.

Ducks again cost just £1 each and can be bought at the Club’s website www.nwrotary.co.uk

Narberth and Whitland Rotary, Fundraising Committee Chairman, Rotarian John Hughes quipped that the odds for winning were “much better than the National Lottery” and that the event was in aid of such well deserving causes.

“With Easter coming up, Virtual Ducks would make ideal gifts,” said John.

Ceri Crichton, Charity Development Lead of Sandy Bear said: “Sandy Bear is a not-for-profit charity dedicated to improving and strengthening the emotional health and well-being of young people aged 0-18 (and their families), who have experienced the death of a loved one.

“We aim to reduce emotional difficulties in childhood and the prevalence of mental illness in later life that can result in a decreased quality of life, poorer educational attainment, social and health problems and increased vulnerability.

“We achieve this by working closely with children, young people and families to support them through their grief, and by educating relevant professionals to know what to do when they are dealing with bereavement.

“We are delighted that the Narberth and Whitland Rotary Club is supporting Sandy Bear Children’s Bereavement Charity and the children, young people and families who are in so much need of support.

“Our work is only made possible by the efforts of our fantastic community and we want to say a huge thank you for running the virtual duck race on our behalf. Good luck everyone!”

Narberth and Whitland president-elect Elaine Bradbury said that the Club were honoured to be supporting Sandy Bear’s important work this year, adding: “Everyone really enjoyed the virtual duck race last year that raised the magnificent sum of £1,200 and I hope that this year’s event will be just as popular and successful.”