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Martyn and
Mary |
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Janet |
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Keith |
The road race around the
village was, many years ago, a traditional event that
was held prior to the football dinner every year. As time
moved on, the event itself sank into oblivion in
much the same way that many of our old community traditions
do in these modern times. Then in 1995 someone had the
great idea of reviving the race to be included as part
of the 50th anniversary V.E Day celebrations.
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Julie |
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Morris |
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Colin |
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Faces in
the crowd.........How many do you recognize? |
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David |
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Tamara |
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Since May 1995, the race has put in an appearance on several
occasions, often fronting the annual village feté.
The photos displayed here are from
the pre-millennium race, this being the first [I think]
to include fancy dress runners alongside
the more competitive members of our community.
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Good fun
for all ages |
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Mick |
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Michael |
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Gordon and
Colin |
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Paul |
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James |
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Gordon and Colin in full flight crossing the bridge near
the Old Forge. Meanwhile back at the finish line,
Paul scans the approach road for the first sign of a winner,
however, I'm not
quite sure how long James reckoned his trip
around the houses would take, he certainly appears to
be well stocked.........and with the right sort
of supplies..!!
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Brian presents
the cup to Richard |
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The champagne
goes to Michael |
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The Race circa 1950s
( Photo courtesy of Ivor Denton ) |
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Roy Denton
- Bookie. 1955
( Photo
courtesy of Ray Hobbs ) |
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Two
stunning black and
white prints from
the 1950s.Your race winner here is Eric Hobbs. Meanwhile
prior to the race, Roy Denton as bookie for the 1955 race,
takes bets on the runners of the day. My thanks to Ivor
Denton and Ray Hobbs for supplying these photos.
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As they
say in all the best news programmes.......'And
Finally''......
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| Bringing
a smile to everyone's face, the late John Petty
crosses the line to complete
the race in his own unique style
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