Adoptoi Autumn Duck Race 2026

On Sunday 6th September 2026 we will once again see 1000 yellow ducks head down the river at Swan Meadows in Abergavenny to help the dogs at Hope Rescue. The ducks will launch from the road bridge over the river, then travel downstream, navigating boulders, steep drops and pond weeds before being collected by our team of Hope Rescue volunteers (don't forget your wellies guys!). Each duck costs £1 and the first across the finish line is the winner. You are most welcome to come along to cheer on your duck, but you don't have to be present on the day to take part. Our team of volunteers will make sure that they capture the fastest duckie swim across the finish line. Don't forget, the lucky winner will get the prize of £100. All duck numbers will be emailed out prior to the race and EVERY single duck will be caught in our nets to prevent them travelling any further. New for 2026, we are inviting local businesses to get involved by sponsoring a duck. Sponsorship just £10 per duck and in return your business name will be listed on our event page here on our website, which attracts 4,000 visitors per month AND if your duck wins you will be tagged on our social media pages, which has a combined reach of over 130,000 people. Get involved in buying your ducks and sponsorship here: Start: 6th September, 2026 at 12:00pm End: 6th September, 2026 at 1:00pm Published: 19th June, 2026 Updated: 22nd June, 2026 Author: Cheryl George Location: Swan Meadow, Abergavenny, NP7 5AX Swan Meadow, Abergavenny, NP7 5AX Start: 6th September, 2026 at 12:00pm End: 6th September, 2026 at 1:00pm Pogo is a Cocker Spaniel looking for his forever home. Get involved in our Autumn Duck Race 2026. You can buy your ducks or get involved in our new sponsorship offer here. Our Spongebob litter are American Bulldogs looking for their forever homes. The Community Fundraising Officer will play a vital role in supporting and growing grassroots income by managing reactive, supporter-led, and administrative fundraising activities. Get ready for a night of pure ABBA featuring the UK’s Hottest tribute Band, Kiss the Teacher. Join us for our first ever 13 mile Trek for Hope this September. Join us for a Summer Buffet and Quiz at The Brewery Field Bridgend Could you solve the mystery of The Final Curtain? Our popular Elvis Night in the diary and we are heading back to The Hi Tide Porthcawl Join us for a night of mediumship with Nataly Churchill Find out about our latest raffle winners Discover the Hope Rescue dogs waiting for their forever homes. Find out more about adopting a dog with Hope. We have a number of dogs that would benefit from a foster home rather a kennel environment. If you live in the South Wales area and would like to find out more, please get in touch. To check if we have your dog at our centre, please contact us directly on , 8am to 8pm, or email . You can also check on our Facebook page. Since 2005 Hope Rescue has been saving the lives of stray, abandoned and unwanted dogs that, through no fault of their own, need a second chance. We're always looking for donated items like blankets, treats and toys. Our charity shops are in Merthyr Tydfil, Pontyclun and Pontypridd, for shopping and donations. Explore the volunteering opportunities with Hope Rescue. Help make a difference for the dogs in our care. Tetris is a Dutch Herder Cross looking for his forever home. View the businesses that partner with us at Hope Rescue. Helping us be there for the dogs who need us most. Read more Published: 27th January, 2024 Updated: 22nd May, 2026 Author: Stuart McCarthy-Thompson Explore the volunteering opportunities with Hope Rescue. Help make a difference for the dogs in our care. Read more Published: 1st March, 2024 Updated: 4th June, 2026 We take dogs irrespective of their breed, age or condition and with your help, we can continue to help more dogs in need. Read more Published: 28th January, 2025 Updated: 28th October, 2025 Author: Mike Walmsley We are returning the The Greyhound Inn Usk for our Barking Mad 2026 Dog Show and can't wait to see you. Read more Start: 22nd August, 2026 at 11:00am End: 22nd August, 2026 at 3:00pm Published: 4th May, 2026 Updated: 17th June, 2026 Author: Olivia Copner Location: The Greyhound Inn and Hotel, Llantrissant Near Usk , Monmouthshire, NP15 1LE Get involved in our Autumn Duck Race 2026. You can buy your ducks or get involved in our new sponsorship offer here. Read more Start: 6th September, 2026 at 12:00pm End: 6th September, 2026 at 1:00pm Published: 19th June, 2026 Updated: 22nd June, 2026 Author: Cheryl George Location: Swan Meadow, Abergavenny, NP7 5AX