Silicon Investor (SI) -- The First Internet Community

STOCKTALK

We've detected that you're using an ad content blocking browser plug-in or feature. Ads provide a critical source of revenue to the continued operation of Silicon Investor. We ask that you disable ad blocking while on Silicon Investor in the best interests of our community. If you are not using an ad blocker but are still receiving this message, make sure your browser's tracking protection is set to the 'standard' level.

Politics : Stockman Scott's Political Debate Porch -- Ignore unavailable to you. Want to Upgrade?

To: T L Comiskey who wrote (47884)	5/31/2004 6:17:57 PM
From: T L Comiskey	Read Replies (3) \| Respond to of 89467

The REAL Reason...we threw the Red Coats O.U.T. BBC News Online............ Monday, 31 May, 2004, Cheese-rolling gets back on track The event is believed to be more than 200 years old Scores of daredevils hurtled down a steep hill during an annual cheese-rolling contest in Gloucestershire. Some 20 men and women, including a streaker, pursued a 7lb Double Gloucester cheese in each of four races at Cooper's Hill near Brockworth. Competitors came from all over the world and included one of Belgium's leading footballers, Leo Van der Elst. Search and Rescue Assistance In Disasters (SARAID) said there had been five major injuries. These included a broken ankle, concussion and a dislocated shoulder. A further 16 people were treated for minor injuries. I think there were 2,000 to 3,000 people here Richard Jefferies Race organiser A St John's Ambulance spokesman said: "It's what we've come to expect. It's mainly cuts and bruises." Organiser Richard Jeffries, said: "It went very well indeed. There were a couple of injuries in the first race and one man broke his ankle. "I think there were 2,000 to 3,000 people here. We are pleased as it was cancelled last year." Cheesy prize One winner was a Gurkha who had come with a group to raise money for the Gurkha Benevolent Fund. Safety concerns led to the event being called off last year after rescue volunteers Rapid UK, who remove competitors from the hill, were unable to assist the event after being called to an earthquake in Algeria. This year SARAID provided the cover. The race at Cooper's Hill, near Brockworth, has been held for the last 200 years and is believed to date back to Roman times. All of the cheeses thrown down the hill are made by Diana Smart on her farm at Birdwood in the Forest of Dean. The winner of each race gets to keep the Double Gloucester.