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Home > Archives for Robert Dover’s Olimpick Games

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Robert Dover's Cotswold Olimpicks - Photo: Josiah Robinson

Shin kicking, arm wrestling and wheelbarrow races at the Cotswold Olimpicks

On Friday 3rd June, in the heart of the Cotswolds, a series of quirky rural games will be taking place as Robert Dover’s Cotswold Olimpicks sees people competing in events such as Shin Kicking and Tug O’ War…

Shin Kicking - Cotswold Olimpicks

Shin kicking and wheelbarrow races at the Cotswold Olimpick Games

On the evening of Friday 29th May in the heart of the Cotswolds, a series of quirky rural games will be taking place, known as Robert Dover’s Olimpick Games…

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Shin kicking and wheelbarrow races at Robert Dover’s Olimpik Games

On Friday 30th May the Cotswolds hosts a of quirky rural games. Robert Dover’s Olimpik Games, first held in the 1600s, features races and shin kicking…

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Robert Dover’s Cotswold Olimpick Games

This year on 1st June Robert Dover’s Cotswold Olimpicks celebrates its 400th anniversary with the usual crazy sports including shin-kicking, the 5 mile Olimpick Run and Tug of War…

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