World Black Pudding Throwing Championship Ramsbottom 2007

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World Black Pudding Throwing Championship Ramsbottom 2007

Image: © Paul Anderson Taken: 9 Sep 2007

This annual event in Ramsbottom sees competitors throw black puddings in an attempt to knock Yorkshire puddings from a 20ft high plinth, a cheeky reference to the centuries-old rivalry between Lancashire and Yorkshire. The golden grid, on which competitors stand when they throw their puddings, arrived by steam train Image shortly before noon on Sunday and was escorted to the Royal Oak pub on Bridge Street with much pomp and ceremony. Winning brings celebrity status and the glare of the media spotlight. Last year's winner appeared live on the Alan Titchmarsh Show and Sunday's event was broadcast around the world by ITV and Sky television. Throwing started following the opening ceremony at midday and the presentation to this year's winner, Paul Rudge from Southport, was made at 4pm click on http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/s/1015/1015886_pudding_throwing_champs.html for more information. Image Image Image Image

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