ALCESTER'S 2016 duck race is set to take place at the weekend.

The annual race in aid of Christmas lights and bunting, will start from old recreation ground on Gas House Lane and ends by Oversley Bridge.

Ducks costing £1 each will be on sale in High Street and from Morris Mica in Swan Street on the day of the race.

First prize is £100, second £50 and third £2.

The event is being held on Saturday, July 2 between 4 and 5pm.