Cooper's Hill Cheese-Rolling and Wake

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Cooper's Hill Cheese-Rolling and Wake
A view down Cooper's Hill.jpg
A view down Cooper's Hill, from the start point of the race to the finish.
StatusActive
FrequencyAnnually
Location(s) Cooper's Hill
Coordinates 51°49′48″N2°09′29″W / 51.82991°N 2.15812°W / 51.82991; -2.15812
Country England, United Kingdom
Years activeFirst recorded in 1826 [1]

The Cooper's Hill Cheese-Rolling and Wake is an annual event held on the Spring Bank Holiday at Cooper's Hill, at Brockworth near Gloucester, England. [2] Participants race down the 200-yard (180 m) long hill chasing a wheel of Double Gloucester cheese. It is uncertain when the tradition first began, and is possibly much older than its earliest known written attestation in 1826. [1] The event has a long tradition, held by the people of the village, but now people from a wide range of countries take part in the competition as well. The Guardian called it a "world-famous event," with winners coming from Australia, Belgium, Canada, Egypt, Germany, Japan, New Zealand, and the United States. [3] [4]

Contents

Format

From the top of the hill, a 7–9- pound (3–4- kilogram ) round of Double Gloucester cheese is sent rolling down the hill, which is 200 yards (180 m) long, and with a slope of around 50 per cent (26.6 degrees). [5] [6] Competitors then start racing down the hill after the cheese. [7] The first person over the finish line at the bottom of the hill wins the cheese. The competitors aim to catch the cheese; however, it has around a one-second head start and can reach high speeds, enough to knock over and injure a spectator. Multiple races are held during the day, with separate events for men and women.

In the 2013 competition, a foam replica replaced the cheese for safety reasons, but a real cheese was restored the following year. [8]

History

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A race on 27 May 2013

This ceremony originally took place each Whit Monday, but was later moved to the Spring Bank Holiday. The first written evidence of cheese rolling is found in a message written to the Gloucester town crier in 1826; [1] even then it was apparent that the event was an old tradition, and it is believed to be at least six hundred years old. [9] [10]

Two possible origins have been proposed for the ceremony. First, it may have evolved from a requirement for maintaining grazing rights on the common. [9] [11] Second, there may be pagan origins for the custom of rolling objects down the hill. It is thought that bundles of burning brushwood were rolled down the hill to represent the birth of the New Year after winter. Connected with this belief is the traditional scattering of buns, biscuits and sweets at the top of the hill by the Master of Ceremonies. [12] This is said to be a fertility rite to encourage the fruits of harvest. [11]

In 1982, a team of students from the University of Bristol filmed the 31 May event [13] using film cameras, with one camera overcranked to produce slow motion. [14]

In 1993, fifteen people were injured, four of them seriously, chasing cheeses down the hill with its one-in-three gradient (18.4 degrees). [11]

In 2009, safety concerns were raised after 15,000 spectators arrived, when there was only space for around 5000. These concerns led to the organisers cancelling the 2010 event. [15] Despite the cancellation, around 100 people attended and held an unofficial event. [16]

In 2011, a new 2-day ticketed event was proposed in order to address the safety concerns raised in previous years and to allow the event to continue operating. [17] The proposals were received negatively due to the cost of tickets, and the proposed event was cancelled following the organisers receiving abuse. [18] Despite the cancellation, the event continued unofficially with around 200 people attending. [19]

The event has continued, however without official management or planning alongside the Council Safety Advisory Group.

In 2020 and 2021, the cheese-rolling event was cancelled as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. [20] The cheese-rolling event returned on Sunday 5 June 2022. [21] ending a two-year absence. [22] [a]

Cheese

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Undated photo of the master of ceremonies holding the cheese

The cheese currently used in the event is 7–9-pound (3–4-kilogram) Double Gloucester, a hard cheese traditionally made in a circular shape. [24] Each is protected for the rolling by a wooden casing round the side, and is decorated with ribbons at the start of the race. Formerly, three cheeses were presented by parishioners, and the cheeses were usually rolled by them. A collection is usually made now to purchase them, as well as sweets, and also to provide prize money. [11]

Since 1988, the cheese has been supplied by local cheesemaker Diana Smart and her son Rod from their Churcham farm. [7] [25] [26] In May 2013, a police inspector warned the 86-year-old Smart that she could be held responsible for injuries. [7] Chief Superintendent Nigel Avron of Gloucestershire Constabulary also made these comments: "If you are an organiser in some way or some capacity you could potentially be held liable for something that took place at that event". [7] Diana Smart died in 2021. [27] In recent years, organisers of the event have felt compelled to use a lightweight foam version for safety reasons. In the second race of 2013, Australian Caleb Stalder managed to catch the fake cheese and claim victory despite being some way behind the leaders. [28]

Injuries

Due to the steepness and uneven surface of Cooper's Hill, there are usually several injuries each year. [29] St John Ambulance have previously provided first aid cover at the event; however, this stopped in 2012 when the event was no longer being officially managed. [30]

Canadian competitor Delaney Irving won the ladies race in 2023, despite finishing unconscious, and only learning of her victory in the medical enclosure. [31] A total of six competitors were transported to hospital by ambulance treatment following the event. [29]

Cooper's Hill Cheese Rolling has been summarised by a previous participant as "twenty young men chasing a cheese off a cliff and tumbling 200 yards to the bottom, where they are scraped up by paramedics and packed off to hospital". [32]

There is no official medical provision on site, leading to concerns from the local resilience forum about the safety of the event. [33]

Results

Winners of the Cooper's Hill Cheese-Rolling & Wake
YearRace 1Race 2Race 3
(Women's race)
Race 4Race 5Notes/Reference
1952Tom HollidayHugh AtkinsonHilary Cooke [34]
1953Tom HollidayRonald RayRosemary Cooke [34]
1954Michael PriceEric AventElke EllawayHugh Atkinson [34]
1955Michael PriceHugh AtkinsonRosemary CookeRoy Holliday [34]
1956Michael PriceHugh AtkinsonRosemary CookeGlyn JenkinsRosemary Cooke sets women's record of 3 wins [34]
1957Izzy JohnHugh AtkinsonJune WheelerFrank Faulkner [34]
1970Richard GilesRichard GilesLynda BurnellPeter Davis [34] Note: Gloucestershire echo wrongly reported her name as Lynda Burnett
1971Steve LottPeter DavisLynda BurnellGordon Graham [34]
1972Steve LottChristopher WoodhouseDeborah HarwoodJohn HendzellSteve Lott [34]
1973Christopher WoodhouseAlan ThorpeDeborah HarwoodPatrick Hendzell [34]
1974Stephen GilesPatrick HendzellSusan KeavyChristopher Woodhouse [34]
1975Paul ChandlerPatrick HendzellJoanna EvansPaul Brammer [34]
1976George DuckettStephen GydeJoanna EvansPaul Williams [34]
1977Tony HendzellDavid LawlorMegan MorrisRory Martin [34]
1978Tony HendzellJohn LoweJanice McGroryStephen Gyde [34]
1979Stephen GydeStephen GydeCandice PhillipsTony Hendzell [34]
1980Stephen GydeStephen GydeMandy DayStephen Gyde [34]
1981Kevin GydeKevin GydeAmanda TurnerAndy Fuller [34]
1982Stephen GydeStephen GydeAmanda TurnerKevin Gyde [34]
1983Colin HillStephen GydeAmanda Turner'Digger' GardenerAmanda Turner sets joint women's record of 3 wins [34]
1984Stephen GydeSteven BrainClaudia DartIan Campbell [34]
1985Stephen GydeStephen GydeLeticia BurnsCostas Logothetis [34] [35]
1986Steven BrainSteven BrainLeticia BurnsStephen Gyde [34] [35]
1987Steven BrainStephen GydeRebecca HainesSteven Brain [35]
1988Stephen GydeStephen GydeRebecca HainesSteven Brain [35]
1989Paul AndresLawrence FarlowKathleen UnderwoodJulian Pritchard [34]
1990Steven BrainStephen GydeJacqueline McGinnSteven Brain [35]
1991Stephen GydeStephen GydeChristie SweeneyStephen GydeStephen Gyde retires with an all-time record of 21 wins [34] [35]
1992Terry SawczukStuart HeggsRob PreeceStar Royles [34]
1993Rob PreeceRob PreeceJamie BarnesAndrew Deveson [34]
1994Rob PreeceAndrew DevesonStar RoylesCraig Carter [34]
1995Stephen BrainJonathan SmithClaire CarterDarren Yates [35] [36]
1996Steven BrainHarry HancyMarie AndowJohn Shelton [34]
1997Steven BrainSteven BrainTina RimmerCraig Carter [37] [38]
1998Peter AstmanAmelia HardwickTwo races cancelled for safety due to 33 injuries the previous year [39]
1999Steven BrainSteven BrainHelen ThorpeSteven Brain [40]
2000Steven BrainSteven BrainKirby ShepherdCraig Brown [41]
2001Event cancelled due to the 2001 United Kingdom foot-and-mouth outbreak. Cheese still rolled to maintain tradition [42]
2002Simon FowlerCraig BrownSaskia ThomasJack WilliamsEvent took place on Tuesday due to Queen's Jubilee celebrations [34] [43]
2003Event cancelled due to volunteer safety team being diverted to assist in the aftermath of the 2003 Boumerdès earthquake. Cheese still rolled to maintain tradition. [44]
2004Padam Shreer Marc Ellis Dionne CarterAaron WaldenRace 1 winner: British Army Gurkha Padam Shreer
Race 2 winner: former New Zealand All Black Marc Ellis [45] [46]
2005Jason Crowther Chris Anderson Dionne CarterAaron Walden [2] [47]
2006Jason CrowtherCraig FairleyDionne Carter Chris Anderson Andrew Brewin (Fifth race added for more competitors)Dionne Carter sets joint women's record of 3 wins [48]
2007Jason CrowtherAaron WaldenJemima BullockAlan Morris Chris Anderson [32] [49]
2008 Chris Anderson Peter Mackenzie-ShawFlo EarlyCraig FairleyWade Sansom [50]
2009 Chris Anderson Scott BevanMichelle Kokiri-Gisbon Chris Anderson Josh Geitz [51]
2010 Chris Anderson Craig FairleyTanya Silverman Chris Anderson [52]
2011 Chris Anderson Chris Anderson Jo Guest Chris Anderson [53]
2012 Chris Anderson Chris Anderson Lucy TownsendCraig Fairley [54]
2013Kenny RackersKeleb StalderLucy TownsendRyan FairleyTomoaki Tanaka [28] [55] [3]
2014Joshua ShepherdRyan FairleyLucy TownsendSheldon RonaldLucy Townsend sets joint women's record of 3 wins. [56] [57]
2015 Chris Anderson Ryan FairleyKeavy Morgan Chris Anderson
2016 Chris Anderson Chris Anderson Flo EarlyRyan Fairley [58] [59] [60]
2017 Chris Anderson Chris Anderson Keavy Morgan Chris Anderson Roni Marwan Aloe [61] [62]
2018 Chris Anderson Christopher ParperisFlo Early Chris Anderson Chris Anderson sets all-time record of 22 wins [62] [63]
Flo Early sets joint women's record of 3 wins
2019Max McDougall [64] Ryan FairleyFlo EarlyMark KitFlo Early retires with all-time women's record of 4 wins [65]
2020Event cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic in England. Cheese still rolled to maintain tradition. [22]
2021Event cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic in England. Cheese still rolled to maintain tradition. [66]
2022 Chris Anderson Jamie EvansAbby LampeRobbe Gabriels
Amr El Shourbagy (joint winners)
Chris Anderson retires with an all-time record of 23 wins [4] [23]
2023Matt CrollaCooper CummingsDelaney IrvingRyoya MinamiCooper Cummings sets record for fastest race time at 13 seconds [23] [31] [67]
2024Tom KopkeDylan TwissAbby LampeJoshua Shepherd [68]

Multiple winners

Men's race

  • Chris Anderson – 23
  • Stephen Gyde [35] [69] – 21
  • Steven Brain [35] [70] [71] – 18
  • Islwyn "Izzy" John [72] – 13
  • Ryan Fairley – 5
  • Hugh Atkinson – 5 [1] [34]
  • Rob Preece – 4
  • Craig Fairley – 4
  • Steve Lott - 3 [34]
  • Patrick Hendzell - 3 [34]
  • Michael Price - 3 [34]
  • Tony Hendzell - 3 [34]
  • Kevin Gyde - 3 [34]
  • Aaron Walden – 3
  • Jason Crowther – 3
  • Richard Giles - 2 [34]
  • Peter Davis - 2 [34]
  • Tom Holliday - 2 [34]
  • Star Royles – 2 [34]
  • Andrew Deveson – 2
  • Craig Carter – 2
  • Craig Brown – 2 [35]
  • Joshua Shepherd 2 [68]

Ladies' race

  • Flo Early – 4 (2008, 2016, 2018, 2019)
  • Rosemary Cooke – 3 (1953, 1955, 1956) [34]
  • Amanda Turner – 3 (1981, 1982, 1983) [34]
  • Dionne Carter – 3 (2004, 2005, 2006)
  • Lucy Townsend – 3 (2012, 2013, 2014)
  • Lynda Burnell - 2 (1970, 1971) [34]
  • Deborah Harwood - 2 (1972, 1973) [34]
  • Joanna Evans - 2 (1975, 1976) [34]
  • Leticia Burns – 2 (1985, 1986) [34]
  • Rebecca Haines – 2 (1987, 1988) [35]
  • Keavy Morgan – 2 (2015, 2017)
  • Abby Lampe – 2 (2022, 2024) [68]

Similar events

An annual cheese-rolling event has taken place in Chester since about 2002, to promote the town's food and drink festival. The rolling takes place on the flat down an obstacle course. [73]

The Cheese Rollers Pub & Restaurant, Shurdington 2019 The Cheese Rollers, Shurdington (geograph 6190978).jpg
The Cheese Rollers Pub & Restaurant, Shurdington 2019

See also

Notes

  1. The spring bank holiday was moved to June 2, due to the Platinum Jubilee of Elizabeth II. [23]

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