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Volunteer Zambia Charity Duck Race

8 April @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

£3.50

Volunteer Zambia Charity Duck Race

Join us for a quacking good time at our Charity Duck Race in support of Volunteer Zambia, a charity dedicated to transforming the lives of young Zambians through sustainable sports development programs. In Zambia, access to structured sports opportunities is limited, yet sports play a vital role in education, health, and community building. Your support will help fund projects that create lasting change.

Event Details

📅 Date: Tuesday, 8th April

⏰ Time: 13:00

📍 Location: Water of Leith Walkway (next to Franco Manca, Stockbridge)

📲 Watch Online: Live stream on our Instagram

How to Enter

🐥 Ducks are £3.50 each – buy as many as you like!

🎟️ Each duck is numbered, and you’ll be assigned a number to track your duck’s progress.

🏁 100 ducks will race down the Water of Leith, with the first 6 crossing the finish line winning prizes!

Prizes for the Top 6 Ducks

🥇 £50 Cash

🥈 Delta Force Paintball Admission for 10

🥉 £25 Coverings E-Voucher

🏅 Family Zoo Ticket

🏅 2 Royal Yacht Britannia Admission Tickets

🏅 Campervan Brewing Gift Box

Even if you can’t make it in person, you can still cheer on your duck and follow the race live on Instagram!

Get involved, have some fun, and help make a real difference for young people in Zambia. Buy your duck today and let’s make a splash for a great cause!

Details

Date:
8 April
Time:
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Cost:
£3.50
Event Category:
Website:
https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/volunteer-zambia-foundation/volunteer-zambia-charity-duck-race/2025-04-08/13:00/t-jzngmqn

Venue

The Water of Leith
1 Deanhaugh St
Edinburgh, EH4 1LU Edinburgh + Google Map
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