Birstwith Duck Race returned yesterday after an absence of five years.

Hundreds of toy ducks were released into the River Nidd, each one carrying the hopes of whoever had drawn it.

They then raced downstream in the revived wacky village tradition. Holly Shaw’s duck took first prize.

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• Birstwith Duck Race returns tomorrow
• Birstwith Show cancelled due to covid uncertainty

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