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The Manchester Duck Race has been called off due to 'unprecedented' coronavirus spread
16.03.2020 - 19:02 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
The Manchester Duck Race has been cancelled this year due to the 'current unprecedented situation surrounding coronavirus'.
The event has taken place every Easter weekend for the last 10 years, drawing in crowds and raising money for charity.
This year's, which should have been going ahead on Friday April 10, has been called off today.
The duck race support Brainwave, a charity that helps children with disabilities to achieve greater independence.
A statement posted on Brainwave's website said:
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