dizzojay | Happy Post: A Boxing Day Tradition (Reply)

Boxing Day (26th December) is the Day of the Windlesham Pram Race. And it's a day Mr D and I both look forward to every year.

Windlesham is our neighbouring village and so walking down to the race route and back is about a 3 mile round trip, a nice way of working off a few of the 12 million calories we ate on Christmas day.

The race passes four of Windlesham's five pubs and teams, and spectators are encouraged to stop off and support each establishment, so it's a 'race' in name only, but the main purpose of the event is to raise money for local charities which include upkeep of Windlesham's open spaces such as the recreation ground and field of Remembrance, wildlife rescue and riding for the disabled.

Each 'pram' doesn't actually have to be a pram, it can be any kind of wheeled vehicle, but the main rule is that it must only be propelled by being pulled or pushed. It can't have any kind of other propulsion such as a motor or pedals.

And that's where the fun starts... there is no end to the imagination of some folks. It always makes me smile that even though it's December and chilly as hell, there's no shortage of men who can't wait to go running around Windlesham wearing next to nothing. (It must be the beer-blanket) :D

It's also a strange fact of British life that the men can't wait to dress up as women, whilst at the same time, looking as unfeminine as possible - and this year's event didn't disappoint! XD

I'm never prouder of my community than I am on this day!

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