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Grasmere’s Flying Heritage
GRASMERE'S FLYING HERITAGE Paragliding as a sport is relatively new, but the Lake District was crucial for its early development in the UK. Many local pioneers of the sport such as Patrick Holmes and Jocky Sanderson, developed paragliders as a tool for exploring the mountains here - and represented the UK in national and international… Continue reading Grasmere’s Flying Heritage
RECORD NUMBERS OF CRAFTERS AND TRADERS COMING TO THE BRILLIANT GRASMERE 2025 SPORTS AND SHOW
The number of independent Crafters and Traders coming to this year’s Grasmere Sports and Show is the highest since records began. Artists, jewellery makers, Cumbrian artisan caterers, local icecream makers and a host of country pursuit and sports equipment providers will be there on the day to help the Show live up to its reputation… Continue reading RECORD NUMBERS OF CRAFTERS AND TRADERS COMING TO THE BRILLIANT GRASMERE 2025 SPORTS AND SHOW
Glorious Grasmere and the Cumberland and Westmorland Wrestling Academy Shield
“Man,but that was some grand sport. Runnin' and jumpin' – they war beath fust rate – but of course, wrestling an’ t’ fell race is what meast on us go t’ see at Grasmere”. (Cumberland Herald 1952) Some things have changed in the last 73 years but “Grasmere – Lakelands Premier athletic gathering” is… Continue reading Glorious Grasmere and the Cumberland and Westmorland Wrestling Academy Shield
Exciting Outcomes May Follow Grasmere Sports Chair’s Visit to Brittany Backhold Championships
Indelible bonds have been forged within the international backhold wrestling community, following a visit to Brittany by the Chair of Grasmere Lakeland Sports and Show, John Hibbert. The visit was part of Grasmere Lakeland Sports and Show’s determined efforts to increase its engagement with the entire wrestling community, regardless of geographical boundaries. Referencing its position… Continue reading Exciting Outcomes May Follow Grasmere Sports Chair’s Visit to Brittany Backhold Championships
Cumberland and Westmorland Wrestling Goes International (Again)
Every year our local Wrestling Academies compete amongst themselves to win the prestigious Academy Shield. This year, in March, the competition will be hosted by Waberthwiate Academy in Bootle. The current holders of the Academy Shield are Kendal (see below). This sets the scene for the competitions that we all have opportunities to attend at… Continue reading Cumberland and Westmorland Wrestling Goes International (Again)
Happy New Year to all
Grasmere Sports Committee begins the New Year with a real intention to connect more strongly with all our communities and to help them. We want to make better friends with farmers, hound trailers, fell runners, wrestlers, local schools and communities, the wider Lake District as well as visitors and tourists. While we address our own… Continue reading Happy New Year to all
Agriculture at Lakeland’s Heart
Grasmere Sports and Show, along with other Lakeland shows, has it’s roots in the areas agricultural community. (The 'Sports' has it's origins in the annual Sheep Fair that used to be held on the first Tuesday in September). Cumbria has around 25 Young Farmers Clubs spread across the county from Kent Valley in the south,… Continue reading Agriculture at Lakeland’s Heart
Exciting International Wrestling at Grasmere Sports 2025
International Back-hold Wrestling at Grasmere Sports 2025 Cumberland and Westmorland wrestling is a very local sport. It’s practised and sustained by a few Wrestling Academies from North Lancashire through Cumbria and Northumberland. Wrestlers from these Academies compete every year at Grasmere Sports and these bouts form one of the three exciting traditional sports, along with… Continue reading Exciting International Wrestling at Grasmere Sports 2025
Harry Keeps Career Ambition on Track After Grasmere Sports Win
A Whitehaven teenager has made a big step towards his aim of one day being a sports reporter by being named Grasmere Lakeland Sports & Show's Young Sports Reporter 2024. Harry Taylor (13), entered the contest by describing why he thought he would make a great reporter. Having been selected, he was then invited… Continue reading Harry Keeps Career Ambition on Track After Grasmere Sports Win
Mud and Glory – Young Wrestlers Showcase Talents at Grasmere Show
A special report from Harry Taylor, aged 13, who was awarded the Young Sports Reporter award at the 2024 Grasmere Lakeland Sports & Show event. Well done Harry! This years Grasmere Sports Show showcased the determination and resilience of spectators and participants thanks to relentless rain. As dark clouds loomed over the towering fells,… Continue reading Mud and Glory – Young Wrestlers Showcase Talents at Grasmere Show
Wrestling Results from Grasmere Sports 2024
There was a wonderful display of traditional wrestling at the Grasmere Sports & Show on Sunday 25th August. In spite of pouring rain, Grasmere managed to host two World Championship classes within a busy schedule. It was a testament to the true grit of the wrestlers that every class went ahead and on time. Full… Continue reading Wrestling Results from Grasmere Sports 2024
Charlotte Rawstron Returns to Defend Her Fell Racing Title
Charlotte Rawstron, 18 from Otley is returning to Grasmere Sports Show this August to defend her Senior Ladies title. Charlotte, who runs for Skyrac Athletics Club, Yeadon, won the Wakefield Rose Bowl trophy last year for an incredible 16 minute and 3 second run, up and down 294 metres of Lakeland fell. A committed and… Continue reading Charlotte Rawstron Returns to Defend Her Fell Racing Title
Commemorating the Life of Roger Robson
Grasmere Sports is commemorating the life of Roger Robson by presenting a new trophy to the Under 12s Boys and Girls Mixed Wrestling category. Roger passed away in January 2021 aged 78 and was a giant in the world of Cumbrian wrestling. He was a Grasmere champion at 12 stones in 1964, 1970 and 1980… Continue reading Commemorating the Life of Roger Robson
Lakeland Historic Car Competition
Come and have a look at our display of classic and vintage cars. The Lakeland Historic Car Club will be exhibiting a variety of fine old Classic Cars on the Sportsfield. Everyone is invited to vote for "The car they would most like to take home" and its owner will receive a prize. In addition,… Continue reading Lakeland Historic Car Competition
2024 Pete Bland Bursary Deadline Fast Approaching for Young Athletes
The county of Cumbria is going all out for the second year running, to help shape a young cross country or track runner of the future, through the award of a running bursary established in the name of the late, great Pete Bland. The Pete Bland Bursary was set up in hour of Pete who,… Continue reading 2024 Pete Bland Bursary Deadline Fast Approaching for Young Athletes
Pete Bland Bursary 2023 Update
Rose Gilldaley, joint winner of the 2023 Pete Bland Bursary gives an update on what the award has meant for her running ambitions. I was extremely grateful to receive the Pete Bland Bursary last year as it enabled me to focus on my running rather than getting a job. The cross country season went well… Continue reading Pete Bland Bursary 2023 Update
The Wrestling World Championship
Cumberland and Westmorland wrestling bouts at this year’s Grasmere Lakeland Sports and Show will have added spice, with the show having been awarded the huge honour of hosting the All Weights C&W Wresting World Championship.
Grasmere Sports, Pete Bland Bursary 2024
An annual award of £500 is being offered by Grasmere Sports Committee in memory of Pete Bland.
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