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Edinboro Kiwanis Club kicks off summer vacation with family fun
School's out for the summer, and some students are kicking it off with some family fun on Wednesday. The Edinboro Kiwanis Club held its Kiwanis Kids Day at McLane Church, inviting young kids and their families for a day of fun. McKean Business Park – Where does it stand? Children were welcome to try out a fire hose, grab an ice cream cone, shoot some basketball with the Edinboro basketball team, and much more. An event organizer said the event is a perfect way to celebrate the end of the school year. Werner Books hosts Patio Pup Night with treats and ice cream 'I think our kids, they need something to celebrate at the end of school. It's just a great time to come with your families and get ready for summer. We provide families with some activities so they have some things maybe to start their summer with,' said Missy Abbott, the Edinboro Kiwanis Club president. Next up, the Edinboro Kiwanis Club will be hosting a rubber duck race on July 4 to raise money for their club. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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23-05-2025
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Fun day and duck race in memory of local man celebrates sixth year and raises £2.5k
A popular and quirky event returned to Dorchester and raised £2,500 for a cancer charity. Tom Brown's pub hosted the rubber duck race for the sixth year in a row in memory of Matthew Hoskins. Matthew, from Weymouth, tragically passed away in August 2014 aged 24, after being diagnosed with a brain tumour two years before. Both Matthew and his family were supported by CLIC Sargent, now known as Young Lives vs Cancer which is the UK's leading charity for supporting young cancer patients and their families. Money raised from the event, which was in the region of £2,500, was given to the charity. The 2025 Tom Brown duck race (Image: Stephen Jones) Katy Jones, the manager of Tom Brown's pub was close friends with Matthew and spent a huge amount of time organising the event with Matthew's sister Rachel Holloway. Festivities included live music, BBQ, face painting, raffle, games and much more. Katy said: 'Once again the people of Dorchester and further afield came out to support our sixth Duck Race and Fun Day. 'It was such a buzz seeing so many excited faces lining the river waiting for the ducks. It has become quite a Dorchester institution. A big thank you to Brace of Butchers, Oak Taverns and all the volunteers & staff who make this event happen." Rachel Holloway added: 'When Matthew wasn't well, our family really appreciated the support from the charity which included staying in their 'Home from Home' close by to Southampton Hospital. Matthew himself used to volunteer and raise funds for the charity so we wanted to continue to do this in his name. A huge thank you to everyone for their support." Liz Blunt, Fundraising Engagement Manager for Dorset from Young Lives vs Cancer, said: 'It was fantastic to be at the Dorchester Duck Race and Fun Day organised so brilliantly by Katy and Rachel. The happiness level on the banks of the river during the duck race was very high, with much excitement. "It was a lovely occasion and fantastic to meet Katy, Rachel and family again and the other fab volunteers. Young Lives vs Cancer relies on donations to fund our vital work so we can't thank Katy, Rachel and all involved enough for this fantastic event once again in memory of Matthew.' To make a donation, visit
