PLACED in the top 10 of the weirdest ‘sports’ and pastimes, the World Gravy Wrestling Championships will again be held in Rossendale.

Hundreds will gather at the Rose ‘n Bowl in Stacksteads, on the Monday, August 28, to watch competitors get down and dirty in a pool of gravy. All the contestants have to do is defeat their opponents in a two minute long wrestling match in the gravy.

Points are scored for fancy dress, comedy effect and entertainment value.

Last year, Lancashire Telegraph reporter Neil Athey tried his luck.

In previous years hopefuls have jetted in from all over the globe to compete in this legendary contest which is now in its 11th year.

This year contestants are coming from as far as Peterborough and Portsmouth to challenge last year’s winners local lad Paddy Sharkey, aka ‘Paddy Power’ and Rachel Pidutti Williams aka ‘Dubs’ from Aberdeen for a chance to win the coveted title.

The World Gravy Wrestling Championship is a fun event that aims to raise money for charity and is a great family day out with face painting, raffles, a bouncy castle and fine food and drink being served all day.

Entry is £2.50 per adult and £1.50 per child with all proceeds going to East Lancashire Hospice.

Participants can also raise funds for their own chosen charities, whilst grappling in the gravy and providing fun for the hundreds of visitors who attend.

For further details call Sara Brown 01706 231029 or email the World Gravy Wrestling Organisation at info@worldgravywrestling.com.