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FUN – hopefully in the sun – is on the agenda for Feakle people this weekend with the second summer Family Fun Day all organised, de- spite the weather.
The day is designed to have people come out and enjoy spending time as a family and with neighbours.
Whether you think your forte is welly-throwing or tug-of-war, there’s bound to be something eve- ryone excels at. Or at worst enjoy the
hilarity of being soundly trounced by a more Serious welly-slinger. Among the fun competitions being staged from 2pm at the hurling field are the bungee run, sheaf throwing, sponge throwing, the aforemen- tioned tug-of-war and welly throw- ing, a limbo competition, an assault course a penalty shoot and a clothes hanging competition, of all things. ‘The men are welcome to try their hand at this if they are confident in their abilities – this is an equal op- portunities event,’ a spokeswoman
for the organisers said.
The day is the brainchild of the pastoral group and the youth group and is the second after a very suc- cessful debut last year.
Also on the day, there will be a prize for fancy dress and everyone is welcome to try their hand by coming dressed up.
There will also be a Feakle ver- sion of “odd one out” as well as a mini-treasure hunt.
To slake the thirst of all that sheaf, welly and sponge throwing, there
will be tea and coffee and a shop on site.
There will be a canopied area and a sheltered toddlers play area as well.
“What we are saying to people is to come out, bring a picnic and spend the day. There’ll be music and great fun and it’s a chance for people just to relax, enjoy the day and have fun. Hopefully, we’ll get a couple of dry days this week for the pitch to dry out,’ the spokeswoman said.