WELCOME to Cheese Rolling at Cooper's Hill in Gloucestershire!

Results, Pictures and Report of the 2009, Annual Cheese Rolling at Cooper's Hill. 

Next Event Monday 31st May 2010 - First race 12:00 Midday

The first race of the 2010 event starts in only:

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Crowds to the left	P.R. Man & Commentator Richard Jefferies	Crowds to the right

Watch the Cheese-Rolling Here - Courtesy of the following kind providers:

 

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Growing in popularity every year, SoGlos.com’s videos of the 2007 and 2008 events have in fact been watched more than five million times on websites around the world, the Gloucestershire Cheese Rolling 2009 is once again set to attract thousands of visitors for one of the world’s wackiest spectator events.

A big "Thank You" to you all for allowing us to link to these videos.

Have you won the event in the past? - Do we have your details?
Just email your details by clicking this link - Thank you.

Press and media from time to time, ask for competitor details to enable radio and television interviews with current and past winners, would you like us to have your contact details to pass on to interested organisations?

Sunday 24th May 2009 A German film team arrives at the top of the hill and looks on in disbelief at the prospect of anyone running down the hill!

Outlook for Sunday 24th May and Monday 25th May:

A bright start with clear skies and sunshine early in the morning, but clouding over from mid morning with light rain showers spreading from the south during the late afternoon. Maximum temperature 20 °C.

Strong winds during last week, together with fine sunny conditions on Friday Saturday and Sunday have resulted in dry, firm ground conditions on the surface of the hill, this will result in fast races, possibly with an increased risk of minor injuries and grazes.

Ground conditions for spectators on the margins of the hill are good, but near to the trees on either side of the Cheese Rolling course the ground is a little wet in places. 
The footpaths are generally dry and conditions under foot are good.

We hope you will find all the information that you need to enable you to come and enjoy the day.
This is YOUR event, thank you for your attendance and for using the official Car Park.
The event is non profit making and run by a committee of volunteers. 
The official car park fees are essential to the event, as they provide main the source of funding that the organisers have available to pay the expenses of the event (Cheeses, Insurance etc.). 
Without this income, the future of the event would be uncertain.

Volunteers are an essential part of the Cheese Rolling construction team preparing the hill for your enjoyment!

A special mention for Christina Richardson from Fujitsu Team - IOS, for volunteering her time to help the 2009 team.


Sponsor Christina for the Naomi House Walk: www.justgiving.com/fujitsuios

Would you like to participate as a volunteer in 2010?

First volunteer for 2010 is Sam Johnson of Derbyshire! Hi my names Sam Johnson I live in Derbyshire and I have seen the cheese rolling for 3 or so years now and I would really like to help. I play rugby for my local team and I  was just wondering if this would be any use to helping out at the bottom of the hill stopping people it seems quite a fun job,

Second volunteer for 2010 is Hannah Bungard I just wanted to say a big thank you for this year's event and to say that I would like to volunteer in the preparations for next year's event (2010). I can't volunteer on the day itself as it is quite likely I will be participating (I took part in the ladies race this year and loved it!) but I can help in the lead up to the day itself. I would be most interested in preparing the hill and as I have run down it and have some climbing experience I think I could be quite useful!

This and very special volunteer for 2010 is Chris Anderson (This year's winner of race one and race four) Hi its Chris Anderson. just wanted to say thanks for last Monday and it was a great day. I'm not supposed to be running next year but we will see if temptation gets the better of me. if you would like any help setting up next year just contact me! Chris will bring his experience of a multi winner of the event

Next to volunteer is Max Homer (+ 4 Friends?) I've heard a lot about the event and would like to be involved as a volunteer "catcher" if you have free spaces. I'm 34, healthy, 6ft 2" and circa 17 stone ex rugby player so in a good position to stop people who make it to the end! If more are needed, I have another 4 friends of similar size who could help out? I would get involved with the actual running, but am getting too old to lob myself down a hill.....so am really interested in helping out.

Media Passes and Press Information

Cooper's Hill, as viewed from the bottom and from the top.
Will YOU be here this year? - Who will win?  - Will there be a new record?

The Official Car Parking is only 300 Meters (easy and traffic free walk) from the event.



Cooper's Hill is just 300 Metres up this lane from the top of the car park, a very easy walk!

'Cheese Rolling in Gloucestershire' by Jean Jefferies is now available in paperback from all good bookshops. First published in 2007, the book charts the history of  'Cheese Rolling in Gloucestershire' through the generations. Written and illustrated by Jean Jefferies.
Are you in the book?      Only £13.00 inc. P&P Published in 2007 & available to purchase direct from the Author A Limited number, of hand signed copies of the book are available to purchase direct from the author and illustrator: Jean Jefferies. Copies will be available to purchase direct from Jean Jefferies at the event at Cooper's Hill this year ISBN: 978-0-7524-4302-7 Published By: Tempus Publishing Ltd.
Painting depicting the "Tumblers" by Olive Bushell ©
'Cheese Rolling in Gloucestershire - the e-book' is available to purchase and download. (Also available on CD by post) (Foreword by Mark Cummings of BBC Radio Gloucestershire) The book tells the story of Cheese Rolling, who might have been first to roll a missile down the hill and how it developed through the years. View or download a limited preview of the e-book Here you will find over 200 photographs, including those of past winners and 'rollers', from the 1940s to 2005. For further information, please email Cheese Rolling Publications
See coverage of the Cheese-Rolling at Cooper's Hill at British_Local_History Discover a wealth of historic events from your local area.
Local Radio - BBC Gloucestershire
For the very latest information about entertainment throughout Gloucestershire BBC Gloucestershire have devoted a section of their web site to Cheese-Rolling in Gloucestershire, visit: BBC Gloucestershire Cheese Rolling For the latest in news, sport, information and weather for Gloucestershire, visit: BBC Gloucestershire
Weather Information and Resources
For the very latest information on the weather, throughout Gloucestershire and the UK The Met Office Seasonal Forecast Spring 2009 The Met Office Seasonal Forecast Summer 2009 BBC Local Weather Forecast for Gloucester including Coopers Hill The Met Office - UK Weather Forecast The Met Office - Latest Weather Satellite Image (Visible) The Met Office - Latest Weather Satellite Image (Infra-Red) The Met Office - Latest Rainfall Radar
Results, pictures and report of the 2009, annual cheese rolling at Cooper's Hill.
The UK Environment Agency "It's our job to look after your environment and make it a better place." Including Floodline Information for The Midlands Including The River Severn In Gloucestershire Search the Environment Agency web site by Town Name, Postcode or River Name
New Flood Forecasting Centre officially opened 21 April 2009 The new joint Environment Agency and Met Office Flood Forecasting Centre for England and Wales will be officially opened today by the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, Hilary Benn MP.
Audio Visual Services of Gloucester (avsglos) are proud to be associated with the unique "Cheese Rolling at Cooper's Hill Gloucestershire", web site, the e-book and now..... Cheese Rolling in Gloucestershire" - The Paperback chronicling the event from ancient history to the current day, providing technical assistance and webmaster services. Audio Visual Services of Gloucester (avsglos) are the UK supplier of the Carebox Medicine Timer / Dispenser see CareBox for details. Audio Visual Services of Gloucester (avsglos) are sponsors of Lushimaging, specialist photography and image retouching by Naomi Hudson  BA (Hons.). "Naomi has progressed with her photography since studying at the University of Gloucestershire. She now is a dynamic photographer who's passion lies with people photography. Always looking at the alternative composition, her work is leading in this field."

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