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This site aims to list the wide variety of traditional and unusual events that take place each year in the UK and to help visitors take part in them. Each event has its own page giving details of its timing and location, as well as a very brief history and notes on what to expect. Enjoy!
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Archive for July, 2017
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![The Krampus is a fearsome horned creature who accompanies Saint Nicholas on his rounds, with the Saint giving presents to good children in parts of Europe on December 5th, the […]](https://calendarcustoms.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/IMG_9628-115x115.jpg "Whitby Krampus Run")
Whitby Krampus Run
Posted on July 31, 2017 | 4 CommentsThe Krampus is a fearsome horned creature who accompanies Saint Nicholas on his rounds, with the Saint giving presents to good children in parts of Europe on December 5th, the […] -
![A comparative newcomer to the “real football” season of mass participation games is the Good Friday game at Chiddingstone in Kent. While only begun a decade ago, the game is […]](https://calendarcustoms.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/IMG_1385-115x115.jpeg "Chiddingstone Real Football")
Chiddingstone Real Football
Posted on July 24, 2017 | 2 CommentsA comparative newcomer to the “real football” season of mass participation games is the Good Friday game at Chiddingstone in Kent. While only begun a decade ago, the game is […] -
![On Good Friday the Cressbrook Band perform at home , climbing up the steep Friday Rock (also known as Bull Tor) just to the east of the village at Cressbrook […]](https://calendarcustoms.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/26765276042_6e89f8ee24_z-115x115.jpeg "Cressbrook Good Friday Band")
Cressbrook Good Friday Band
Posted on July 21, 2017 | No CommentsOn Good Friday the Cressbrook Band perform at home , climbing up the steep Friday Rock (also known as Bull Tor) just to the east of the village at Cressbrook […] -
![If you are a fan of unusual sports, this was the event for you! As the name suggests, the winner was the competitor who could fire a rubber band the […]](https://calendarcustoms.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/2-Dean-Simpson-115x115.jpg "Portsmouth World Elastic Band Pinging Championship")
Portsmouth World Elastic Band Pinging Championship
Posted on July 17, 2017 | No CommentsIf you are a fan of unusual sports, this was the event for you! As the name suggests, the winner was the competitor who could fire a rubber band the […]