ORGANISERS of the Crantock bale push will getting the popular fundraiser rolling again this year.

The 26th bale push will be staged in the village on Friday, September 11 at 5pm.

The fundraiser will be supporting Man Down Cornwall, Crantock Surf Life Saving Club and other local groups and organisations this year.

Big Bale Push favourite 1940’s Crooner Andy Marshall will provide live early evening entertainment and will perform later at the Old Albion and The Cornishman.

Chairperson Nigel Eustice said ‘'It will be great to see the Bale Push Man back as he always brings a smile to people’s faces, we always have supporters asking where he is and when will he be ready?”

“We look forward to seeing teams of four and spectators ready to roll the big round straw bale from 5 pm with the junior teams; eight and unders followed by the 12 and under and the 16 and under, and then hotly contested the ladies event, who all race each other over shorter distances.

“Then from around 7.30pm teams for the open, and the 180’s compete over the full quarter of a mile course through the village up and down hills, pushing a full-size round bale of straw, weighing approximately 420lbs and measuring 4' 6" in diameter starting and finishing between the two village pubs. Teams enter on the evening, £10 for adult’s teams and £5 for children’s teams. Parking is available at our village hall.”

“The Crantock Bale Push has become an essential part of village life providing great fun, excitement and healthy competition for all ages, while also raising welcomed funds for local groups and organisations. with plenty of fun, food and happy vibes awaiting participants and spectators.

“The total raised by the Bale Push since 2000 now tops over £190,000, which has been donated to Cornish charities and local organisations.”