For the past 50 years, my town has held an annual Donkey Derby. I'm not sure if this is a phenomenon that takes part in other parts of the world or if it's unique to us. It features a series of donkey races as well as traditional village fete stalls and a fairground.
Although I have lived within feet of the location for the past 3 years, I haven't actually been since 2003. Back then, I volunteered to be a jockey. My donkey came in 5th place, beating only my friend Marie, whose donkey decided to go back the way it had came.
It was high time I returned after a 10 year absence (although no jockeying this time round! I think the donkey would buckle under my weight these days!)
We had a voucher for a free climbing wall session. I wasn't really in the wall-climbing mood (a shock, I know!) so Rich had a go instead.
How amazing is this book!
Donkey racing is underway!
There's always a kid or two who fall off their donkey (He was ok!)
They really did smell like fruit!
There's a private airport across the road from the playing fields so there are always planes flying overhead.
Becky you just go to the loveliest things!
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Most of the time I'm just sat on the sofa in my onesie haha!
DeleteThis looks amazing! I want to go ride a donkey! We used to go to Blackpool as a child to ride them and this makes me want to do it again. Seriously jealous because this looks amazing!
ReplyDeleteKloe xx
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Haha me too, but I think I might destroy the poor thing if I tried!
DeleteLooks like fun, back home we have the frog leg festival! yummy!
ReplyDeleteThat sounds so interesting!
DeleteLooks like a fun day! ♥
ReplyDeleteIt was!
DeleteAMAZING pics <3!!
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Thanks Khloe
Deletewell done.
ReplyDeleteErm... thank you?
DeleteTHIS LOOKS LIKE THE PERFECT DAY.
ReplyDeleteNext time I'll remember to bring you along!
Deletewe used to have one in my old village, think the jockeys were trained riders though
ReplyDeleteAaw, that's no fun!
Deletewe used to have one in my home village, think the jockeys were trained riders though
ReplyDeleteA DONKEY DERBY IS THE BEST THING EVER!! Once on holiday, my brother and cousin took part in one- funniest thing I've ever seen, and the story gets pulled out every Christmas. I want to go to one again! xx
ReplyDeleteI've never heard of a donkey derby before, but it looks amazing. I don't think I'd stop laughing the entire time. What a fun way to spend a sunny day.
ReplyDeleteHA wow that looks so quirky and exciting! The donkeys are sooo cute!
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