Celebs go quackers for Manchester Duck Race

30^th March 11.00am – 4.00pm

With a few days to go till The Manchester Duck Race on the 30^th March and the organisers are delighted to announce that Coronation Street’s Debbie Rush and EastEnders Poppy Rush will be making guest appearances on the day and officially starting the race along with Happy Monday’s and X Factor star Rowetta Satchell.

Debbie and Poppy will also be bringing along their drama school students to help perform a number of songs in the lead up to the race.

The Duck Race, in aid of local children’s charity Brainwave, has become a much anticipated annual event with a wide range of childrens entertainment including Safari Phil, Playfactore,a Giant Doodle Wall from main sponsors Bathroom Takeaway, fun inflatablesand fairground rides.

As well as keeping the children entertained there’s also lots for adults to enjoy including delicious street food from The Wildfire Pizza Company, Dim Sum SU Street Food, popups and Events and ArtiSam, along with ice cream and coffee kiosks.

Activities will start from 11.00am – 4.00pm around the River Irwell, New Bailey, M3 5AX with the official first race starting at 2.00pm.

Carole Headley, Development Manager for Brainwave, said: “We’re so excited to welcome everyone to this year’s duck race and so overwhelmed by the celebrity support that we’ve received. In particular I’d like to thank Cath Tyldesley, Shayne Ward, Tina O’Brien, Olly Murrs and of course Poppy and Debbie Rush and Rowetta.  The Manchester Businesses have really got behind the duck race too and are all battling out to win the best dressed duck competition.”

Bathroom Takeaway’s Managing Director, Julian Smith, said: “We absolutely love being the sponsor for this event as not only is it great fun, but we’ve also seen first-hand how the money raised helps families across the North West.  It really is humbling to meet the amazing families who benefit and see how the Brainwave rehabilitation programme has enhanced their childrens’ quality of life.  As a successful business that started here in Manchester we take great pride in helping fantastic charities such as Brainwave.”

Phil Mayall, development director at English Cities Fund (ECf), said: “New Bailey is delighted to welcome back the popular Manchester Duck Race. We’re very much looking forward to hosting the fantastic fun fair, great music venue, delicious food outlets and not forgetting the duck race itself. We’re confident that there will be a great turn out, whatever the weather, as The Manchester Duck Race has now become an annual, must-attend attraction in the city.”

To purchase your duck or to find other ways you can get involved in The Manchester Duck Race 2018 please visit:https://www.brainwave.org.uk/pages/shop/department/2018-manchester-duck-race