Fakenham Riverside Festival, duck and cardboard raft races

Fakenham Riverside Festival, duck and cardboard raft races another great success

The 2023 Fakenham Riverside festival, duck and raft races was a great success”. This was the view of all those involved as the crowds gathered to enjoy the sunshine by the river in Fakenham. The event included cardboard rafts with brightly dressed crews, hundreds of small ducks and giant ducks decorated and sponsored by local businesses. There were stalls, bouncy castles and some lively music by local musician Anto Morra.

Richard Crook, from Active Fakenham which organised the event said, “The day was an outstanding success. The sun shone and everyone seemed to have a fantastic time. These events are good for the town, residents, visitors, and businesses as they all add up to giving the appearance of a more vibrant town. Our events are very inclusive because they are accessible and low cost or free, and they are fun. This is the only event that we run that actually makes a bit of money that we can use for the rest of the year as well as support other local organisations.

Sophie Gordon, Branch Manager at Fine & Country Estate Agents which bought a corporate duck to join with the race said, “FANTASTIC EVENT!! What a great success!!!”

Karen Fryett, from Solar Scoops that provided Norfolk Ice Creams from her solar powered van said, “What a fantastic day yesterday…. I would like to donate the lollies (to the volunteers that were clearing up), all your volunteers did an amazing job, the ones who came for ice cream were all lovely too, and it was so hot”.

Richard added, I would like to thank everyone who worked so hard to make the day such a success. There are too many to name, but we had several local groups working with us and over fifty one volunteers on the day. Of course, I would also like to thank the businesses who bought a corporate duck to support their community – we have a list on the website. We have had massive activity across our social media accounts.

Carben Construction won the Giant Corporate Duck Race and the best dressed duck was won by Fakenham Junior School. The winner of the Great Fakenham Duck Race ws a visitor from Durham.

Active Fakenham are hoping to run another event next year on June, Father’s day, 2024.

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Sophie Gordon Residential Sales and Branch Manager
E: sophie.gordon@fineandcountry.com
T: +44 (0)1328 854 190
Fine & Country: 1 Bridge Street, Fakenham, Norfolk NR21 9AG
fineandcountry.com
Solar Scoops Karen Fryett : 01328 730629 / 07833 087011 www.solarscoops.co.uk=
Richard Crook Active Fakenham 07887 803091 richard@activefakenham.org.uk

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Fakenham’s popular Easter Funday and races to return in 2024

31 Jan, 2024

Fakenham is again hosting its annual Easter day of racing for all ages. An exciting day to join in with or to just enjoy the spectacle from one of the local cafes or pubs which adjoin the circuit. The morning is for runners of all ages and abilities and is followed by an afternoon of exciting Criterium cycle road racing. Roads in the town centre are closed for the day as Fakenham plays host to some of the best racing in the region. There is serious racing but also many people join for the personal challenge. The 5 K run is followed by a Fun Run which is particularly popular with children, but also many adults take part. There is even a Toddle’n’Trike for the little ones. Every child participating is given a drawstring goody bag with chocolate and fruit, and of course all runners get a medal for completing the course. There are prizes and trophies for the winners. In the afternoon lightning fast Criterium cycle racing takes place on the one kilometre circuit. Each race lasts forty or fifty minutes so spectators get to see the riders many times. Riders reach speeds of nearly 40mph. Spectators, friends and family can cheer on participants as they ride, sprint, jog or walk round the course. There will be commentary and stalls with food and more. The town centre will be closed to traffic for the day,(8.00am to 6.00pm) The runs and cycle races are official UK Athletics and British Cycling events, and are run under their rules. Richard Crook, from Active Fakenham said, “We are thrilled to bring this popular event back to the town. We try to make it exciting for everyone whether they are joining in or just watching and cheering. This annual event has been going since 2016 and we have had runners in their 80s and cyclists as young as two. Criterium cycle racing is an exciting spectacle as the riders pass close to spectators and because it’s a small circuit can be seen many times during the race. Like all Active Fakenham events we keep prices low and its free to watch. We are particularly proud of our women’s criterium race which has attracted top riders from across the country and beyond but also gives the opportunity for all levels of women riders to take part.” Organisers would like to thank in advance the many people who make this happen and also apologise for any inconvenience for the roads that need to be closed. Registration is now open, and details are on the Active Fakenham website. Numbers of entries are limited but there are likely to be places available on the day. . Notes 1. Photos are available from Active Fakenham richard@activefakenham.org.uk 2. More information from Richard Crook richard@activefakenham.org.uk 07887 803091

2024 Easter Sunday Criterium Races

01 Jan, 2024

Active Fakenham Criterium Races 31 March 2024 See race results HERE Entries are open on the day for all races

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2024 Fakenham Corporate Duck Race

By proadAccountId-425925 • 27 Sep, 2023

Join us for the Giant Duck Race Active Fakenham, in partnership the Fakenham and District Rotary Club, is thrilled to be putting on this event. Join us to watch these ducks. Why your business should join in We hope your business decides to support this community project. We will aim to make the event as much fun as possible and encourage participation and attendance. We will also help promote your duck (and therefore your business). Any money raised will go towards community events in Fakenham and a contribution is also being made to Fakenham First Focus. We will aim to do this by: • listing entries on our website • posting on social media (we do Facebook, Instagram and Twitter) • distributing press and media releases • the event will be photographed and filmed (tbc) and these will be available to you as well as shared on social media and websites - we will arrange a photo shoot at the Bridge in Goggs Mill Road at Goggs Mill Bridge prior to the event. This will go in the local paper. Winners prizes include 1. First Prize TBC 2. A bottle of Champagne For more information and to download the entry form as a PDF HERE or as a WORD Doc HERE Active Fakenham would like to thank the following businesses for sponsoring a duck in the 2022 Corporate Duck Race. Any funds raised will go to local events and local charities Aldiss Butcher Andrews Solicitors Carben Construction Dempsey Heating Des Cooper Hairdressers Eastern Daily Press Fakenham & District Rotary Club Fakenham and Wells Times Fakenham Garden Centre Fakenham Infant School Fakenham Junior School First Focus GJL animal feeds Grove Veterinary hospital and clinics H Banham Ltd Hayes and Storr Larking Gowan M D Williamson Carpets Ltd Nod Butcher and Son Original Factory Shop Ploegor UK Soil Fertility Services? Sports & Fitness Centre Stephenson Smart ✿ ☀ ♫