It's that time of year again folks
One of the oldest and few remaining Friendly Societies in the UK marches around Langport and Huish Episcopi today (Sat)
The walkers will follow Kingsbury Town Band and stop off for 'the odd drink' at pubs and a number of private addresses.
They also call in at Portcullis House old people's home at Eastover where they often join residents for Saturday morning leapfrog.
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| Simon Martin, Nik Bown & Nick Holland at last year's game |
Money raised on route and at the annual dinner at the Langport Arms goes towards a number of good causes.
Local police (in Wincanton) say they hope there's no repeat of last year's incident...when 'slightly confused' march leader Phil Cullen - who's asked not to be named - forgot he'd already gone down Bow Street once....did a u-turn at Post Office Corner and did it all over again.
"Wait til he sees the Post Office has moved" said Mr Cullen's wife, "that'll bugger him up completely"
Even the Town Council's stepped in to make sure the marchers know where they're going - this sign has been put up in Whatley:
- and a noise abatement order has been issued against Society President Mr Billy Langford who last year attempted to sing the Grange Hill theme music whenever he saw anyone he went to school with (every ten minutes)
Mr Langford has also responded to allegations that some of the walkers would be going up a Priest's Lane this year,
"that's after the annual dinner" he said.
- and in a first for 'club day' this year: the band will be playing The Death March as it passes NatWest Bank.
- and in a first for 'club day' this year: the band will be playing The Death March as it passes NatWest Bank.
St Mary's Church at Huish Episcopi will be ringing its bells just after 8 o'clock this morning to start the day.
Give the march a clap and a cheer when they pass by....and please give generously.
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