SOUTH Petherton Carnival Committee’s vital fundraising duck race will tak e place next month.

The race starts at 3pm on Sunday, April 5, at Sheepwash, Hele Lane , at the back of Burnworthy House .

Ducks cost £2 each or three for £5 and can be bought from N&D News , The Brewers Arms and on the day from the star t line .

A number of cash prizes will be on offer and all profits will go towards the running of the carnival.