Huge crowds flocked to experience the annual return of The Great Thatcham Duck Race on Sunday (September 1). People gathered at The Rowbarge pub in Woolhampton for Thatcham & District Rotary Club’s family-friendly duck race – now a much-loved tradition. Thousands of colourful rubber ducks were released into the Kennet and Avon Canal just below Woolhampton Lock, all in aid of Bridge for Young People, a charity which supports and rehomes young people who are homeless or leaving care. “It went famously well,” said Rotarian Frank Quinn. “It was the best turnout that we’ve ever had. We sold in exce…