Feathered friends are getting ready to get into a flap at a Teddington school's May fair.
Stanley Infant and Junior Schools thought of a variation on the traditional balloon race and will race pigeons at its fair on Sunday, May 18.
The school decided to let off racing pigeons, supplied by Spelthorne Pigeon Club, as an eco-friendly alternative to latex balloons.
The birds will be released from the school playing field at 2.30pm, from where they will race each other back to their home lofts and electronic timers will log the return of each creature.
The race ties in with the animal theme of the fair, which will feature a dog agility display, ferret racing and a petting zoo, alongside the usual stalls and rides.
It runs from noon until 3pm at the schools in Strathmore Road.
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