Gravy wrestling event urges people to take part

Contestants wrestle in the gravy for two minutes with points scored for entertainment value

Organisers of the World Gravy Wrestling Championships have said they need more people to take part in this year's event.

The event at the Rose 'N' Bowl Pub in Stacksteads, Rossendale, Lancashire, which is being held on 26 August raises money for East Lancashire Hospice.

Participants wrestle wearing fancy dress in a pool full of gravy in two-minute bouts in front of hundreds of spectators.

One of the organisers, Andy Holt, said judges award points for entertainment value, adding: "It is not about serious wrestling; it is just about having fun."

Mr Holt told BBC Radio Lancashire: "We are struggling a bit [for competitors] this year for some strange reason."

You do not need wrestling experience to take part, he said.

"The judges are marking on entertainment value more than anything.

"It is a great community day," he added.

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