Thousands Enjoy Hallaton Bottle Kicking
Written by HFM News on 11th April 2023
Thousands descended on Hallaton yesterday as the Easter Monday Bottle Kicking took place.
The event, dating back to the late 18th century, saw a parade and traditional ceremonies take place, before villagers from Hallaton and neighbouring Medbourne battled it out in the rugby-style contest in fields between the two places.
It was hard-fought, but Hallaton claimed victory, winning the best of three contest 2-1.
Phil Allen, chairman of the organising committee, spoke to HFM’s Nick Shaw about how the day went:
The Hallaton Bottle Kicking parade makes it’s way to the church.
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Phil Allen and Rev Jayne Lewis hold up the Hare Pie.
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Tha Hare Pie is thrown out the waiting crowds.
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Dave Marlow starts off the first bottle.
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Good turnout on Easter Monday.
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Action during this year’s Bottle Kicking.
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Action during this year’s Bottle Kicking.
PICTURE: ANDREW CARPENTER
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