THE final event of the Crantock Bale Push calendar took place on Monday, October 27.

The annual presentation evening was held at the Old Albion Inn, with a photo-call outside the Lychgate at St Carantoc Church before the cheque presentations began.

The Bale Push committee chairman, Nigel Eustice, welcomed the guests and gave a quick summary of the successful September event.

He said: “The event saw 106 teams taking part and scores of spectators enjoying the late summer’s evening bale rolling spectacular and the entertainment from local 1940’s Crooner Andy Marshall.

“We are delighted that due to the continued support from the Bale Push Magazine advertisers, our event sponsors and with matched funding from Visa, we are able to donate £18,500 to this year’s chosen organisations and charities. Since the Bale Push started in 2000, we have now raised over £189,900 which has been donated to local charities and organisations”.

The committee’s involvement with Visa meant that they were able to present match funded cheques to Cornwall Hospice Care and Crantock Surf Life Saving Club.

Cheques were presented to representatives from Cornwall Hospice Care, Crantock SLSC, Crantock Baby and Toddler Group, Crantock Christmas Lights, Crantock Does Poppies, Crantock Memorial Hall, Crantock Methodist Church, Crantock Parish Magazine, Crantock Rowing Club, Crantock Village Hall, Cubert and Holywell Newsletter, Cubert School PTFA, Holywell SLSC and St Carantoc Church.

A cheque was also presented to Eva Blackford to support her fundraising after her selection to represent England at the ISA World Surfing Championships in Peru.

Nigel concluded: “The Bale Push committee would like to thank our sponsors and advertisers for their support and enthusiasm, our wonderful team of helpers for all their hard work and for the residents of Crantock village for their continued tolerance.

“We look forward to seeing everyone again on Friday, September 11, 2026.”