Shake a tail feather and pop Sunday 7^th September in your diary.

Pontblyddyn Cricket Club, near Mold will once again be hosting the memorial Harry’s Duck Race to raise funds for our hospices.

Chiefly organised by Julia Jones and family from Wrexham, the day pays tribute to their son and brother Harry, who died suddenly in his sleep aged just four.

After his death the family went to stay in our Snowflake Suite at Hope House.

The Snowflake Suite is a dedicated bedroom, lounge and private garden where families can say goodbye to their children after they have died, in their own time and in their own way. The family also accessed bereavement counselling through the hospice.

Harry Jones

Fancy dress

Centred around a series of miniature duck races which start off from the club’s bridge and float along a stretch of the River Alyn, there is also an often hilarious fancy dress competition for larger ducks too.

Small ducks can be purchased for £1 or the large ducks for £20 here. 

Buy small ducks £1 Buy big ducks £20

Julia said: “This is now our 16^th Duck Race to remember our Harry and raise funds for the wonderful Hope House Tŷ Gobaith children’s hospices.

“With help and support from the community it’s been a great success in the past and we have raised thousands to help the hospices support local children and families.

“There will be something for everybody with fun games, BBQ, face painting for the kids, market stall, bar and of course a BBQ.

“The first ducks will hit the water at 12pm sharp and people are welcome at the Cricket Club from 11.30am onwards to join in the fun and activities.”

Setting off the ducks in the heats

Races

The races will be started and fancy dress duck competition be judged by new Wrexham Mayoress, Tina Mannering.

The day is supported by several local firms including CCP Building Products, RM Hadfield Haulage, Scape Ground, Village Bakery, Nick’s Meat & Cheese and Gerrard’s Bakery.