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Inter-village pub Tug-of-War Competition. The Three Tuns pub from Lower Halstow won the competition in 2012. Will they win this year ? |
The current title holders, the Three Tuns in Lower Halstow, are keen to retain their crown - and the silver trophy that has been proudly displayed in the bar for the past year.
Members of the 10-man squad are preparing to give up some of their Easter holidays to get fit and to practise their technique. The landlady Carol Haines said: "The lads enjoyed their victory last year and I think they're going to be even stronger this year. They're ready to take on any other pub."
However, they face determined opposition, notably from two Upchurch pubs, last year's runners-up the Three Sisters, and new entrants the Brown Jug. Kate Johns, the Brown Jug publican, said: "Bring it on. We're definitely going to take the trophy off the Three Tuns. Everyone's fired up and looking forward to a good day out."
The parish-council organised St. George's Day fete and music festival starts at noon on Newington primary school field with the tug-of-war beginning at 1:00pm. It will be umpired by an official from the England Tug-of-War Association.
Ten highly-talented bands and singers from across Kent and Medway will perform on the festival's main stage from noon until 9:00pm. Other attractions include the Newington School Choir, Newington Concert Party, an Assault Course, displays, sideshows, stalls, fairground attractions, hot food and a licensed bar.
For more information contact Parish Councillor Suki Calder on: 01795 843334
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