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Council supports totally quackers duck trail in Walsall
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21 colourful and quirky ducks are waiting to be discovered in venues across Walsall.
Walsall-based arts charity, RicNic has launched The Big Walsall Waddle walking trail this summer to celebrate their 21st birthday. The charity offers free, creative projects for local children, young people and families.
Sponsored by the Canal & River Trust, the trail is open until Wednesday 10 September and is challenging local families to find all 21 ducks which have been decorated by local groups.
Walsall Council’s venues across the borough are backing the trail, and housing some of ducks in key locations for families to find.
A downloadable trail map can be found on the RicNic website: https://ricnic.org.uk/the-big-walsall-waddle/
Each duck has its own name and meaningful story, and families can even vote for their favourite as part of the competition, which will be revealed at a finale event on 13 September 2025 at Walsall Makerfest.
“ What a fun activity The Big Walsall Waddle is to get involved with this summer.
Of course, the council is taking good care of some of the ducks in our venues across Walsall, and we will be housing them whilst they await to be discovered by children and families taking part in the trail.
As a bit of a hint and tip, I recommend visiting your local library or leisure centre, and who knows, a duck may appear! “
Sophie Lowe, Project Coordinator at RicNic said, “We are delighted to be working in partnership with Walsall Council and very grateful for the support from the Canal & River Trust in hosting The Big Walsall Waddle. We hope that this initiative will bring the local community together in a fun and engaging way.”
In addition to the trail, children can enter a duck-themed story and/or design their own duck model for a chance of winning a prize hamper. Duck templates are available to download from www.ricnic.org.uk. Entries can be emailed to contact@ricnic.org.uk, and make sure to submit the child’s name, age and a parent’s contact details on with the submission.
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