Gravy wrestlers push the boat out at Rossendale pub (From Lancashire Telegraph)
When news happens, text LT and your photos and videos to 80360. Or contact us by email or phone.
Gravy wrestlers push the boat out at Rossendale pub
11:10am Tuesday 31st August 2010 in News
SLIPPERY: Competitors get to grips in front of an enthusiastic crowd
MORE than 1,000 people gathered to watch a wrestling contest with a messy twist yesterday as competitors battled it out in the annual World Gravy Wrestling Championships.
Around 1,000 litres of steaming gravy were poured into a paddling pool at The Rose ’n’ Bowl pub, Stacksteads, for 24 ‘wrestlers’ in fancy dress to grapple in.
Elliot Rourke, dressed as a bunny girl, won a nail-biting final against last year’s victor, Joel Hicks.
Meanwhile Elisa Samson won the women’s bout, dressed as Little Bo Peep.
Firefighters were on hand to hose down competitors once the event was over.
All money raised on the day will go to East Lancashire Hospice.
Click the link below to view our photo gallery from the event.
