MORE than 1,500 rubber ducks raced their way down a stretch of the River Test this weekend.

The bath time play toys took to the Flashetts for this year's Great Overton Duck Race on Bank Holiday Monday.

With permission from Portals Properties, racers chose their ducks, of varying sizes, to compete in one of eight races.

The finalists from each race are then entered into the Grand Final for the chance to win a cash prize.

Mark Winter, organiser, said: "It was an amazing and brilliant day.

"We had eight races and over 1,500 ducks - that's really good.

"Families were there and there loads of family activities to do, face painting, sand art, kids games and beers and barbecue.

"They were there right to the end.

"It was brilliant because we have a fantastic team of volunteers."

Mr Winter added the team hopes to have raised around £2,000 for St Mary's Hall.

For more information, visit greatovertonduckrace.co.uk