Sunday 30th August 2009

GRASMERE LAKELAND SPORTS AND SHOW

My husband and I were invited by Hal Bagot, Chairman of The Grasmere Sports Committee Ltd, and his fellow Directors, to join them as guests of the Company. Neither of us had been for some years and were most impressed by the changes that had taken place during that time. The day was well attended, but would I am sure have had many more visitors had the weather been kinder.

As tradition has it, The High Sheriff of Cumbria, or Consort, is invited to judge the embroidery on the outfits of the traditionally dressed competitors in the Cumberland and Westmorland wrestling.

I had to judge three groups comprising young girls, young boys and young men, and there were three prizes in each category. It was very difficult judging as all the embroidery was beautifully done and carefully thought out. It was fascinating watching the wrestlers, some of whom were from France and Scotland, as well as England.