But
what happens in the days before the event?
Volunteers
spend two week-ends clearing nettles and ‘scrub’
from the face of the hill where the world famous Cheese Rolling will be
taking place, in order to make it safer for the competitors and
spectators alike.
What
else is needed to make it all happen?
Safety
fences are erected at the top, and down both sides of the hill
and the communications office (a cattle truck!) has to be set up.
Around the communications office, a press compound, a wall of straw
bales, has to be constructed for safety.
Who
does all the physical work?
CRCHC
Ltd.
plan and organise the work to be done and they themselves do
some of the work.
Much of the work though, is better suited to young, strong and healthy
individuals who have the requisite knowledge, skills and ability, rather than
the more mature officers of members of CRCHC
Ltd.!
This
is the domain of the Cheese Rolling Construction Team
Volunteers
are an essential part of the Cheese Rolling construction team!
Would
YOU like to participate as a volunteer?
The
work is unpaid, but your reward will be in your contribution to the efficiency
and safety of the event, you will have the satisfaction of knowing that you
played your part in ensuring that everyone has the best possible experience
from the event on the day, you will have played your part in this age old
tradition of Cheese Rolling at Cooper's Hill.
..... and what better way to round off a hard days work that to participate in
the "Volunteers Barbecue" at the end of the day?
If
you would like to volunteer your skills and knowledge, please email:
construction_team
(Numbers are limited & volunteers are selected by skill and ability)
....and
.... After the event? .... What then?
After
the crowds have streamed away from the
hill?
Maybe some to be towed out of the car-park if the weather is bad!
Now
is the time for the CRCHC
Ltd and volunteers set to
work once more!
.....to clear the hill of fences and rubbish
and
to return the hill gratefully to nature,
.... this usually takes until the late afternoon, when once again the hill is
silent and majestic.
A month later the hill still shows
scars from the runners, sliders and tumblers of the event
Its scars will mend as will the bruises and strains of the competitors, both
will surely be here for the next event!
