Ashbourne Shrovetide Football next week.............

[Mrs Trellis]

....Feb 13th & 14th. 2pm to 10pm. This village "mob" football gave rise to both Rugby & Association Football and is still played in a few places usually at Shrovetide or Easter.

Royal Shrovetide Football

Every year, the town of Ashbourne in Derbyshire, England, transforms into a massive playground for one of the world’s most unique sporting events: the Royal Shrovetide Football match. Unlike traditional football, this ancient game has no field, no specific teams, and barely any rules, yet it draws t

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[Boy Engineer]

I’ll be there! If you spot a Little Brewing Co bobble hat it might be me.

 

[Mrs Trellis]

I’ll be there! If you spot a Little Brewing Co bobble hat it might be me.

Up'ard or a filthy Down'ard

 

[Boy Engineer]

Neither. 14th Battalion Innocent Bystanders, although we are supplying beer to the Green Man and The Queen’s Vaults.

 

[zomjon]

My lad will be somewhere in the hug for the Up’ards, whilst I’ll be just praying for no visits to A&E!

 

[owd git]

My lad will be somewhere in the hug for the Up’ards, whilst I’ll be just praying for no visits to A&E!

Hug??? a little romantic eh? Jon. must meet soon!!!!

 

[Mrs Trellis]

They're in the hug for hours - it's quite ....err... knackering

 

[Martin Wright]

We moved to Ashbourne last year and are looking forward to our first experience of Royal Shrovetide Football tomorrow I rather suspect it will be a boozy affair as the car will remain at home, out of harm’s way.

 

[Boy Engineer]

It’s certainly an experience. If you spot a Little Brewing hat above a beard do say hello. Absolutely loved your book.

 

[Martin Wright]

It’s certainly an experience. If you spot a Little Brewing hat above a beard do say hello. Absolutely loved your book.

I will keep an eye out, and Thank you.

 

[Mrs Trellis]

Stop Press.........the results are in ..........

Tuesday Up'ards scored at 9:30pm
Wednesday Up'ards scored at 8:11pm ending the game in a 2-0 victory for the Up'ards - yaaaaaay.

 

[Ian Ball]

I need a Wikipedia page !