Woolly thinking

Yet more evidence of strange goings-on in Gloucestershire. First it was the shin kicking, now it's a Woolsack Race.

This annual event was thought to have started when a group of (probably intoxicated) chaps set out to impress the local ladies with a display of strength.

Now it sees competitors lug a 60lb woolsack over a distance of more than 200 yards (the course hits a 1 in 4 gradient at one point). Female competitors get to carry a slightly lighter load.

The race is happening on May 25 this year - the town also hosts a street fair on the same day.