THE RIVER Wey Trust has held its annual Pimm’s party by the river.

By invitation of Ian and Janet Airey, the event was held in The Old Mill at Bramshott with its beautiful gardens next to the mill pond and the river.

This much-anticipated event enjoyed glorious sunshine and warm weather.

Approximately 150 adults and children attended to enjoy their picnics, the Pimm’s and soft drinks, plus strawberries and cream, while listening to the always popular Grandpa’s Spells Jazz Band.

The highlight of the afternoon was the two duck races, one for the children and one for the adults.

Luxuriant water weed meant that the ducks had a hazardous passage during their travels to the finish.

The erratic progress of the ducks hindered by the weed caused excitement in the ranks of the spectators as they passed along the route jockeying for position until finally, with a roar from the spectators, the winners from each race passed the finish line.

The River Wey Trust had an exhibition tent showing its activities, historical information about the water meadows and facts about The Old Mill.

There are a series of mills along the banks of the Wey, all of which played an important part in the agricultural industry over several centuries.

The trust was set up in a joint initiative by Hampshire County Council, East Hampshire District Council, Headley Parish Council, Bramshott and Liphook Parish Council and Bramshott and Liphook Preservation Society, all of which nominate trustees.