Annual
Sunninghill Fancy Dress Wheelbarrow Race
The 14th
Annual Sunninghill Fancy Dress Wheelbarrow Race will take place on
The aim of
the race is for teams of four ( men, women and children or mixed) to push a wheelbarrow with one of their number
in it, around the marshalled course, which starts and ends at the School Road
car park behind St. Michael’s School. Along the way, there are six stopping
points, including three pubs and three other 'fuelling' stations, where each
member drinks a free half pint of beer, soft drink, lager or water. This year,
teams can include under 18’s (identified and under supervision of an adult team
member) so family teams are welcome to take part. Previous barrow boys (and
girls) have included teams from local pubs, hotels, sports centres, golf clubs,
drama groups, schools and local residents.
As this is a
charitable function, there is only a small entry fee of £10. Entrants are asked to obtain as much
sponsorship as possible which will be donated to the Ascot District Day Centre.
And rumour has it that the Rotary District Governor of the
The 2009 Annual Sunninghill Wheelbarrow Race: The Sparrowettes Team
Although
this is called a race, and there is a trophy for the fastest time, it is also a
fancy dress parade and there are prizes for the best fancy dress, as well as
the team raising the most sponsorship money.
The 2009 Annual Sunninghill Wheelbarrow Race: The
Snowmen
After the
event the participants and their supporters are invited to gather at a
Sunninghill venue (details still being arranged) for a snack and drinks, when
the presentations and raffle will take place.
Entry forms
are now available. Contact: David Mear on 01344
621419 or Geoff Donovan on 01344 627197.