Copthorne Hotel Merry-Hill Dudley recently took part in the annual charity Black Country Duck Race in support of the Mary Stevens Hospice. The event took place on The Waterfront, Merry Hill which is directly behind the Copthorne Hotel Merry Hill-Dudley and the weather played its part to provide a stunning backdrop for the event.

A total of 1750 rubber ducks bought by the public for £3 each and 30 larger ducks sponsored by local businesses for £50 each raced across the canal with the winner scooping the £100 first prize and the Mick Bailey Duck Race Trophy 2023.

The Black Country Duck Race has grown to be a much loved and well attended event by 1000’s of hospice supporters on the day and this year the hospice fundraising team pulled out all the stops to make this a fantastic event that everyone enjoyed.

There was live entertainment all day from local live music venue Red by Night, stalls from small, local businesses and traditional games for everyone to try. There was even a crazy golf course.

All money raised from The Black Country Duck Race and Family Festival will be used to support patient care at the hospice helping local families in their time of need.

Unfortunately, the Copthorne Merry Hill duck did not win but the team picked up good trips to improve their duck design and strategy for next year’s race!