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Archives for Alternative Sport
Sunday is Yellow Umbrella Day
It may be raining but put that boring black umbrella away, because the 19th September is Yellow Umbrella Day, a charity event run by The Chiswick Park Communities Trust…
Howling around with some outdoor games
Throwing and catching games are the most simple fun you can have in the park. But can anything out there beat the good old fashioned Frisbee for chucking around with friends and family?
Having a ball in the park with Tailball
Thinking of heading to the park and looking for something to keep the children (big and small) happy? Tailball the bat and ball game from the makers of Swingball may help provide some entertainment…
Don’t be a chicken, go hen racing
Come along to the internationally acclaimed World Championship Hen Races held at the Barley Mow, Bonsall on the 7th August…
The Pedal Paddle Pace triathlon
The Pedal Paddle Pace triathlon is a family charity event, held in the beautiful Itchen Valley in the heart of Winchester on the 18th July 2010…
Racing at a snail’s pace
More than 200 snails slug it out every year in the World Snail Racing Championships held at Congham, in Norfolk. This years event is to be held on the 17th July 2010…
You could look sweet, upon the seat, of a bicycle made for…seven!
People from all across Britain are being invited to take part in a charity bike ride from John O’ Groats to Land’s End this August. But it’s not just any bike ride. The group will be riding a seven-seater circular bike, all in aid of Cancer Research UK…
Vauxhall Motors have an event to bowl you over
On the 1st of August, for one day only London’s Brick Lane will undergo a major transformation into a professional standard bowling green, courtesy of Vauxhall Motors. Head on down for a summery Sunday adventure…
World Pooh Sticks Championships
When: 28th March 2010 Where: Days Lock, Little Wittenham, OX14 4RB £: 2-10 to take part What is it? The World Pooh Sticks Championships will be held on the River Thames at Days Lock, Little Wittenham. The championships started when the Lock Keeper noticed walkers recreating Pooh’s pastime on the river and thought this would be […]
The Ba'
When: 25th December 2009 & 1st January 2010 Where: Kirkwall, Orkney Islands £: Free What is it? The Ba’ is played every Christmas and New Year on the streets of Kirkwall. A long running tradition played by the Uppies and the Doonies. The team you are on depends on what side of town you are […]
The World Stone Skimming Championships
When: 27th September 2009 Where: Easdale Island, Scotland £: 4 for adults, 3 for over 60s & 1 for under 10s to take part What is it? A chance for people of all ages to have a go at being a champion stone skimmer. There are various categories to compete in, depending on your age, […]
Are you bonkers for conkers?
When: 11th October 2009 Where: Ashton, Northamptonshire £: What is it? World Conker Championships 2009. People should enter in advance armed with a nut and 12″ of string. Get yourself along to enjoy the stalls and sideshows and help raise money for the blind and visually impaired. More info: World Conker Championships
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