Scalford Aurora Olympecks enjoyed by hundreds

Hen and duck racing were the highlights of a popular fundraising event which raised around £3,000 for charity.
By The Newsroom
Published 4th May 2016, 10:30 BST
Updated 4th May 2016, 13:34 BST
Rotary District Govenor Geoff Blurton (2nd left) gets set to release the hens and ducks with fellow Rotarians John Clayton, Keith Yates and David Morris PHOTO: Tim WilliamsRotary District Govenor Geoff Blurton (2nd left) gets set to release the hens and ducks with fellow Rotarians John Clayton, Keith Yates and David Morris PHOTO: Tim Williams
Rotary District Govenor Geoff Blurton (2nd left) gets set to release the hens and ducks with fellow Rotarians John Clayton, Keith Yates and David Morris PHOTO: Tim Williams

The Aurora Olympecks which featured about a dozen birds was enjoyed by crowds of people at the village hall.

There was plenty of family entertainment with a mix of games, competitions and stalls at the event, organised by the Rotary Club of Melton Aurora.

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Proceeds will be donated to Storehouse, the Melton charity which supplies food, clothes and other items to the needy, and the town’s Oasis Family Centre.

PHOTO: Rotary District Governor Geoff Blurton (2nd left) gets set to release the hens and ducks with fellow Rotarians John Clayton, Keith Yates and David Morris

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