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Duck Race 2016 The annual Community Duck Race was held on 26th June again this year. Organised by the Arlesey Residents Association organised it was well attended as usual. The Rt Hon Alistair Burt MP set the ducks off down the River Hiz by Glebe Meadows. Keeping steady in the small dinghy while the crowds looked on. Duck number 4 crossed the weir first and earned owner Chris first prize of £50.00, with second prize of £30.00 and 3rd prize of £10.00. All images: Christina Harris 1st prize 2nd prize 3rd prize The next Arlesey Residents’ Association Duck Race will be on Sunday 25th June 2017. Please make a note in your diary for 2017. Stotfold Twirlers 4 girls from the Stotfold based group have just competed as part of the England Team in the Baton Twirling European Cup in France. The girls, Victoria, Mila, Amber and Grace had a fantastic time competing against 16 other countries. Victoria and Mila competed in Amber and Grace the Artistic Group and won 6th Mila and Victoria Place and they also competed in the Pair category in which they came 11th. Amber and Grace competed in a very tough group in Junior team. This is a fantastic opportunity for the girls and they thank everyone who either sponsored or donated a raffle prize in helping them raise funds for the Trip. Mila’s mother Sonia Crook says “I am very proud of these 4 girls, they were very professional and did not show any nerves competing at this level. We are now working towards our next team competitions in September”. www.facebook.com/groups/onthebutton/ | #infoonthebutton | on the button issue 48 August 2016 13