A HOSPICE is hoping people will adopt a duck for a race on the river Severn in Worcester.

The St Richard's Hospice duck race will take place on Saturday, August 11.

Small ducks cost £3, large cost £5 and limited edition fancy dress corporate' ducks cost £25 each. There will be a prize for the first duck to reach the cathedral.

The event is part of the Worcester Festival and people are invited to watch the action from the South Quay and join in the fun. To buy a duck contact the fund-raising team 01905 763963.