Christmas Handicap

Sunday, December 23, 2012

Pam Kirkup

Assorted Crimes of Fashion. After several days of deluge and horrendous storms, I wasn’t holding out much hope for the Christmas Handicap actually happening. However MC said they were open and the car park wasn’t flooded so maybe Santa was smiling on us! Got there early to check part of the course – the part I expected to be the most muddy. It was pretty boggy but nothing that Mudman and Mudwoman couldn’t cope with so I went back to the car park and just hoped somebody would turn up! … And they did!

Fashion criminals from all decades kept on arriving! Some stunning and astonishing costumes emerged making it very difficult for Santa and his Elves to choose Fancy Dress winners. Then there was the annual dispute about handicap times! I have to say some of the ‘predictions’ were unrealistic (some would say dishonest!) in the extreme! But then we had to take into account the restrictions caused by cumbersome costumes, accompanying children and the very muddy conditions on parts of the course. And hey, it’s a fun event so who cares who wins? (!!)

Once Santa arrived and the bran tub was filled we got going. Passing drivers were amused and entertained by the spectacle and Santa worked the traffic to get as many smiles, waves, horns hooted and police car blue lights to flash.

The first finisher was Richard Hall in 42.33. A steward’s inquiry was demanded from some quarters but in the true spirit of Christmas there was good will to all men! Other results and times below. At the Court Inn there was a good turn-out of runners, supporters and helpers. The prizes were awarded as follows:

  • Race Winner – Richard Hall 42.33
  • Fastest Time – Adam Walker 31.39 Junior
  • Fastest Male – Mike Bennett 36.03
  • Fastest Female – Megan Bell 37.10

Fancy Dress Winners:

  • Male – Dougie Nisbet a stunning David Bowie Ziggy Stardust style
  • Female – Melanie Hudson Madonna in the gold basque!!

Runners up:

  • Paul Beal, Jean Bradley, Dave Robson, Anita Clementson

Spot Prizes:

  • Jan Young, Kathryn Preston, Andrew Thompson, John Greathead.

All children got some chocolate in a mini selection box. Thanks to Santa and his Elves, to Carole Seheult for helping at the finish, to Phil Owen for checking out the course and taking pictures, to Dougie for finding time to take pictures on the run!, to David for MCing at the pub and of course to Harry for his support and prizes.

Poised on the starting line ...Absolutely criminal.
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