Digbeth Olympics Sunday September 21st 2008
Oooh we're getting close to the opening of the resurrected Digbeth Olympics. So it's about time we got the event order up. And it definitely wasn't knocked up in two minutes over a pint. OK?
Make sure you get down to these parts to make the most of Digbeth while you're still allowed. And maybe get a little messy. While you're still allowed.
Those wishing to take part in the 100yd Custard-Filled Wellie Dash, Street Golf, Snail Racing, Great Digbeth Treasure Hunt need only turn up during the afternoon. Other events take place at the times below. If you are interested in taking part in any of the other events email custard@digbetholympics.org.uk
There will be a few 'opportunities' throughout the day to generously donate to our chosen charity Acorns Childrens Hospice. If you want.
Digbeth Olympics Events
Events Updates
Digbeth Olympics Snail Racing
Some fine beasts caught in training:
Feel free to bring along your own snail. No doping.
Digbeth Olympics Cardboard Coracle Race
Dear Sirs,
I write in my capacity as guest sole judge and adjudicator of the Cardboard Coracle Challenge event of The Ancient Digbeth Olympics
News has reached me on these distant shores that there is some confusion amongst entrants re the exact rules to be followed in this event.
Before I take my flight to your City of Coventry airport to carry out my duties might I use the columns of your august journal to remind entrants and those foolhardy enough to be considering entry that this event will be entirely under the D Pratt ruling of '62
I understand from the erm... organisers that appropriate cardboard of the correct nature, tape and glue will be supplied. Timing of the event is such that after the build which commences at 1.00pm there is time for the entrants to take a pub lunch at the Old Crown, whilst the glue dries on the coracles, before the grand launch at 3.00. Events are anticipated to finish in plenty of time for the Barb Q at The Spotted Dog at 6.00pm which is all most convenient.
There are still places left for 3 teams which can be of up to 4 people per team. Prospective entrants are invited to contact myself to register.
Might I take this moment to remind the Kazakhstan team that without confirmation from your embassy of your ambassadorial role the Lord Mayor's limousine will not be made available for your entrance to The Custard Factory.
Thank you for your attention and see you all afloat.
Yours most sincerely,
Senuray Poseidon
Ps in the unlikely event of a sinking rest assured that I am fully trained in the Holger-Nielson method of artificial respiration which I have practiced on a weekly basis since 1937.
If you would like to participate in the Cardboard Coracle Sr. Poseidon can be contacted at: senurayposeidon@googlemail.com