PEOPLE of all ages rolled up to take part in the charity bale push in Crantock on Friday night.
A hundred and thirty-two teams took part in the Crantock Bale Push for various good causes.
The 180’s, combined ages of all members of the teams, winning team was Roll A Fat One in an impressive time of two minutes and 54 seconds.
Forty seven teams took part in the open event pushing the 400lbs round straw bale around the quarter mile course.
The ladies event was won for the 16th time by the highly successful Newquay hockey Club Chicks with Sticks. The Newquay Junior ‘Chicks with Sticks’ winning the under 12 section and for the first a mum and daughter took part in each race.
Chairman Nigel Eustice said: “The beautiful weather provided the perfect conditions for spectators and pushers to enjoy our annual event, and it didn’t take long before the junior teams were registered and ready to roll.
“Our much-loved Bale Man and his dog were located on the village triangle greeted the crowds as they arrived in the village.
“A highlight for many was 1940’s Crooner Andy Marshall had spectators singing and dancing around the Memorial Hall, thus creating a delightful party atmosphere for all to enjoy.
“Visitors were able to grab a bite to eat from our food stall then browse the stalls and learn about the work of Cornwall Blood Bikes and Penhaligon’s Friends, make purchases from our Bale Push merchandise suppliers Brand88 and buy handmade poppies from our Crantock Does Poppies stall.
Spokesman Tony Brokenshire added: “We are all waiting with bated breath for the final figure of money raised this year, and we look forward to making donations to Cornwall Blood Bikes and Penhaligon’s Friends plus donations to local community-based organisation.
“But it will be a while before the final figure is known. We are so grateful to our sponsors Sharp’s Brewery, The Garage Company, Start and Co, Legacy Properties and David Ball Agencies for their sponsorship and to all the advertisers to support our Bale Push Magazine.
“It is always good to see so many children taking part in the event and their happy smiling faces and competitive approach makes the event so worthwhile.
“Many of the youngsters taking part are the children of parents who themselves took part in previous years. The children’s races always have a special lighter weight bale and of course, lots of help from our marshals.”
Nigel Eustice added: “The fun evening continued after the last race as the two village pubs had live music from The Quest and Black Friday and to help the evening roll on until the early hours of Saturday morning.
“We are so grateful for the generosity and help from The Bowgie, The Cornishman, Jam Jar Kitchen and Old Albion along with goodwill from all in the village and our much wider community. We have a big team of willing helpers and could not run the event without this.
“We now look forward to our presentation evening in October where we catch up with supporters and representatives of our chosen charities and organisations. Planning is already underway for the next Bale Push on September 12 2025.”