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The traditional August bank holiday Monday Duck Race is being held on Monday 26th August. Ducks will be launched from Kerne Bridge at 5:00pm. With prizes for the first three ducks to reach the Kerne Bridge Canoe Launch.

This year is our 30th Annual Duck Race

Duck tickets are available £1 per duck at The Paddle Cafe, Kerne Bridge Canoe Launch, and on the day at the Walford Village Hall Family Fun Day and from 4:30pm at Bishopswood Village Hall.

The hall bar will be open from 4:30pm and the Duck Race will be followed at 6:00pm by Bishopswoods Got Talent – an evening of entertainment with a variety of acts from local communities.

The Bishopswoods Got Talent show is back by popular demand on 26th August – Bank Holiday Monday -immediately following our 30th Annual Duck Race.

It is NOT a talent contest, it’s an evening of varied entertainment provided by individuals and groups from the local area.

Just £6 per person (under 16s £3) including hot dogs at the interval

Tickets are available on the door or from the Bishopswood Village Hall stand at Walford Family Fun Day.

Bar Open

Sunday 23rd June

Doors and Bar open at 12:30pm, lunch served at 1:00pm

A traditional roast dinner followed by a selection of homemade desserts

A vegetarian option will be available, please let us know at the time of booking

£10 per person

Please make your booking by either phoning 01600 891277 or

emailing; treasurer@bvhonline.co.uk

This is a pre-booking event only. Make your booking before the 18th June!

What’s coming up in Bishopswood in July 2024 and beyond …..

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Church services normally held at All Saints Church Bishopswood are continuing at Bishopswood Village hall Meeting Room.

Friday 28th June – 7:30pm Historian Heather gives an illustrated talk of transport around Bishopswood in the past.

Saturday 6th – Sunday 14th July – farOpen Open Studios Art Trail.

Sunday 7th July – 9:30am All Saints, Big Breakfast (at the Village Hall).

Saturday 13th July – 10:00am to 12:00 noon Café Bishopswood.

Sunday 14th July – 11:00am Holy Communion at Bishopswood Village Hall (meeting room).

Further ahead – Save the Dates…

Sunday 25th August – Songs of Praise at the Village Hall.

Monday 26th August – 30th Annual Duck Race followed by Bishopswoods Got Talent.

Saturday 28th September – Platinum are back with a Summer Party to bring a bit of sunshine!

For more information on local church services visit: Wye Reaches – The Wye Reaches Benefice