Hundreds of ducks slalomed down the River Otter as part of an event which raised £2,700 for good causes.

Midweek Herald: The ducks are released into the River Otter.The ducks are released into the River Otter. (Image: Archant)

The duck race, put on Honiton and District Lions, was rescheduled to the middle of the week after the original weekend date faced inclement weather.

David Rickard, Honiton Lion, said: “Bearing in mind that the duck race had to be postponed on August 12 and held again four days later, the event was a financial success.

“We would have held stalls on the original date - but we lost them at the rescheduled event which is why the total raised is down a little bit.

“However, the result was still excellent.

“We would like to thank members of the public for their support and two Lions - Steve Guilbert and Brian Richards - for their efforts and staging the race, which they have done for the last 20 years.”

The proceeds will be shared between Honiton’s Admiral Nurse appeal and local youth causes.