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Published Date: 29 August 2008
Daredevils hurtled down The Street in Botesdale on Monday for the village's annual soap box races.

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This year's entries included models of a pirate ship, Kitt from the television series Knightrider and a Just Married car – complete with strings of tin cans.

Organiser Chris Burnard, who owns The Greyhound pub in The Street, said: "It went brilliantly – the sun shone and everyone enjoyed themselves.

"There was a great turnout of about 1,000 people."

William and Jamie Cooke won the children's race in Disaster and Botesdale resident Kevin Baxter triumphed in the adult section with Mean Machine.

A street collection was held in aid of Rickinghall Football Club and money raised from car parking at the event will go towards Botesdale Village Hall.

The £250 made at the race through sponsorship by ten local businesses will be donated to East Anglia's Children's Hospices .

"The event has really got some momentum now," said Mr Burnard.

"Everybody looks forward to it and talks about it six months ahead.

"It's become a real staple August Bank Holiday event."

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  • Last Updated: 28 August 2008 4:34 PM
  • Source: Diss Express
  • Location: Diss
 
 
 


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