>> Cheese Rolling at Coopers Hill, Gloucestershire
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IMPORTANT NOTICE:
The organisers of the Cooper's Hill Cheese Rolling and Wake regret to announce that the 2010 event has been cancelled.
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First Festival Travel have been taking cheese enthusiasts to Gloucester for over 5 years now and work closely alongside the local Cheese Rolling committee to ensure we help this historic & traditional event to keep going for many years to come.
For hundreds of years the Gloucestershire Cheese Rolling has been taking place on a steep hillside in the English countryside. Initially held at midsummer, the event now takes place on May Bank Holiday Monday .
A guest roller starts the race by releasing a 7-8lb round of cheese down a treacherous slope. Competitors then hurl themselves down the slope after the cheese. The first person to arrive at the foot of the hill (usually after numerous tumbles) wins the cheese.
There are a number of races every year including a ladies race that make this event a fantastic day out.
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>> Cheese Rolling 2010 Tour Option |
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Monday 31st May 2010:
Departure from Stamford Brook, London is 7.30am for the 3 hour drive to the Gloucestershire Cotswold's. Upon arrival we'll get our race shirts on and get limbered up for the downhill frenzy.
The action starts at midday and lasts for around three hours. After the conclusion of the final race we'll load up the coaches and return to sunny London where we have a huge post race party night lined up. Expected arrival back in London is 6pm.
Please note: Cheese Rolling is very dangerous and whilst we encourage every person to enjoy the day, you must be aware that if you compete it is highly likely you will get injured. First Festival Travel advises all passengers to be a spectator rather than a competitor. If you do choose to compete please be aware that we cannot guarantee your safety and will not be held responsible for any injuries received.” |
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 Return charter coach transport from central London
Cheese Rolling T-Shirt
Services of a First Festival Travel tour leader
Post race day party in London
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| >> Tour Package Excludes: |
 Personal expenses
Meals & Drinks |
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