Cheer on nearly 2,000 plastic ducks as they are race along a river during a popular charity event on Easter Saturday.

More than a 100 big corporate ducks will also take to the water in the contest organised by Ewell Court Residents’ Association.

As well as the races, children can play games at stalls and jump on the bouncy castle while scouts will provide drinks and hot dogs.

Les Duplock, chairman of the residents’ association, said: "We are selling more ducks than ever. I think it’s going to bigger and better.

"It’s a good local entertainment on Easter Saturday morning."

Most of the donations will go to Epsom Hospital’s Casey ward for children. The rest will be divided between scouts and girl guide groups.

Your Local Guardian:

Ewell Court Residents’ Association Annual Charity Duck Race; Saturday, April 4; stepping stones on the Hogsmill, Ewell; stalls and food from noon; race starts at 2pm; ducks cost £2 each; ducks available from Ewell Court Post Office in Kingston Road and Smiths Newsagents in Ruxley Lane; call 07914670182; visit www.ewellcourtra.org.