Ready, steady, slow... World Snail Racing Championships return to Congham in Norfolk
Snail racing will be thrilling visitors to Heigham Holmes - Credit: Archant
They're under starter's orders for one of Norfolk's more eccentric traditions.
Action from the 2015 World Championship Snail Racing at Congham. Picture: Matthew Usher.
Snail racing is returning to the village of Congham, near King's Lynn on Saturday, July 15 (2pm).
Around 40 molluscs are expected to battle it out for the chance to win a lettuce at the village fete on Grimston Cricket Field.
Snail racing world championships at Congham village fete. Pictured: snail racing action. PHOTO: IAN BURT COPY:Chris Bishop FOR:EDP News EDP pics © 2010 (01603)772434 - Credit: IAN BURT
Cool damp conditions can see them clock up four or five inches a minute on the special course. If it's warm, they slither slower.
Owners can enter more than one snail.
Action from the 2015 World Championship Snail Racing at Congham - Snail Master Neil Riseborough Picture: Matthew Usher.
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Recent wet weather followed by warmer conditions means there should be plenty about in gardens.
Entry to the fete, which raises funds for St Andrew's church in Congham is free. As well as the racing there will be a host of other attractions on the cricket field, next to Congham Hall. They include live music from the Freewheelers, a hog roast, BBQ, bar, bottle stall, games, teas, cakes and a raffle.
Action from the 2015 World Championship Snail Racing at Congham - Snail Master Neil Riseborough Picture: Matthew Usher.
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Action from the 2015 World Championship Snail Racing at Congham - The crowd cheers on the snails in the final. Picture: Matthew Usher.
Action from the 2015 World Championship Snail Racing at Congham - New world champ George. Picture: Matthew Usher.
CAPTION; Photos of Snail Master Neil Riseborough getting ready for Saturday 21st July World Snail Racing Championships at Congham Fete. PHOTO; Matthew Usher COPY; LYNN OFFICE FOR; EDP NEWS COPYRIGHT; EDP pics © 2007 TEL; (01603) 772434 - Credit: Matthew Usher
