WINNERS: Duck raffle replaces duck race due to lack of water!

Duck Race was replaced by a raffle due to lack of water in the river (Photo: Rotary Club of Ilkley Wharfedale)

Due to a lack of water in the River Wharfe, the Great Ilkley Duck Race was replaced by a Duck Raffle on Easter Saturday and the winners have been announced.

The Yellow (public) duck raffle winners:

1st: 343 (£200) Andrew Taylor of Wakefield;

2nd: 3082 (£100) Richard Greenwood of Halifax;

3rd: 3098 (£75) Stephen Brown of Ben Rhydding;

4th: 4164 (£50) Sue Bennett of Ilkley;

5th: 3902 (£50) John Quinn of Ben Rhydding;

6th: 3956 (£50) Sue Cross of Bingley

The Red (business) duck raffle winners:

1st: 30 - GK Physiotherapy & Pilates of Ben Rhydding;

Drinks & Nibbles at The Ticket Office for 25 people (Sponsored by The Ticket Office)

2nd: 73 - The Flying Duck; An Ilkley Gift Card worth £250 (Sponsored by Ilkley BID)

3rd: 91 - The Yorkshire Soap Company; An Ilkley Gift Card worth £100 (Sponsored by Ilkley Business Forum)

A spokesperson for the organiser, the Rotary Club of Ilkley Wharfedale said:

"We know it was a disappointment for our younger followers who were hoping to see the ducks sailing down the river. Unfortunately, the one thing we can't predict is nature. The good news is that the event has raised some much needed money for local charities and we'll be publicising more about that in the weeks to come.

"Thank you to everyone who participated. See you next year."