The BIG Crantock Bale Push - One of Cornwall's Craziest Fund-Raising Events!

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The BIG Bale Push, one of Cornwall's craziest fund-raising events, is available for all to join on Friday September 14th 2018 at 5pm at Crantock Village. Teams of four must push a proper job BIG straw bale - standing 4'6" and weighing 420 lbs - around the village.

The children's races, using a specially prepared bale, get this phenomenal evening of fabulous fun rolling.Whether you attend as a competitor or spectator you will have a wonderful time, safe in the knowledge that local charities will once again be the true winners of each race.


The BALE PUSH 2018 starts rolling in Crantock Village on Friday September 14th at 5pm, and this year will once again be supporting many key Cornish projects close to the heart of Crantock village and making donations to FLEET [Front Line Emergency Equipment Trust] in memory of Phil Eustice, SANDS [Stillbirth and Neonatal Death Charity] in memory of Dexter Hughes and Young People Cornwall to support their work with Cornish children, as well as other local groups and organisations.

'Crantock Bale Push would not take place at all were it not for the generosity and practical help and support of our many sponsors among local businesses and the residents of Crantock.' said Chairperson, Nigel Eustice.
 

‘We expect to welcome an estimated 100 teams of four eager to roll straw bales around Crantock village. All starting at 5 pm with the Under 8's followed by the Under 12's, Under 16's, also the Ladies race, who all race each other over shorter distances'.
 

'Then, of course, the big ones the Open, and the Veterans Races. Both races are over the full quarter of a mile through the village up and down hills, pushing a full size round bale of straw, weighing approximately 420lbs and measuring 4' 6" in diameter starting and finishing between the two village pubs, The Old Albion and the Cornishman who also support the village so much socially, especially on Bale Push night with live music from Andy Marshall, Steve Winchester and Black Friday and fun for all!’

Crantock Bale Push has now become an essential part of Crantock life providing great fun, excitement and healthy competition for all ages, while also raising a great deal of money for very important charities. The total raised by the Crantock Bale Push since 2000 now tops an astonishing £100,478.

All you need is a team of four to enter. Register before the event by using forms available from local pubs, the post office,or the organisers. You can also register on the day at the start line.

 

'The idea for a Big Bale Push in Crantock came from the seed of an idea which and grew! Farmer Chris Eustice discussed it with a few locals in various hostelries, The Treguth and the Old Albion to name but two. The seed was sown and Chris harvested the idea, baled it and discussed it with John Richards (Casey) who immediately saw its merits! A fairly hilarious Test Push was organised and four local worthies, namely Kittsy, Casey, Millsy and Tim Eustice formed a team.  Assisted by flag-waving Jim Hardy, and with Chris Eustice the mobile marshal directing proceedings, and alerting any unsuspecting passers-by, a Bale Push was achieved around the proposed circuit..........! Three weeks later with the valuable assistance of local sponsors and supporters BIG BALE PUSH 2000 was organised. That first event raised over £800 and Crantock had a new annual local charity event. The rest is history!'

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