Platinum Jubilee: Parish Picnic, Competitions & Sports at The Plough Inn

After a beautiful few days, the rain came down on Sunday – and it kept coming down …

Plough Inn (JF) — Plough Inn – Sunday June 5th 2022 (JF)

A close eye was kept on the weather forecast and, as bad weather looked more and more likely, urgent meetings were held, there was frantic messaging and a last minute leaflet drop.
The rain began overnight on Saturday and by 8.30am on Sunday we had had half an inch of rain and it was still going strong – fortunately, no thunder and lightning, though. Although it began to dry up by mid-afternoon, everywhere was cold, drenched and soggy – no good for the outdoor games.
Fortunately, Plan B kicked into action and the Plough Inn stepped in – excellent hosts for an indoor Parish Picnic. Everyone brought their own picnics and the bar was well-frequented; poshest picnic, best-dressed pooch and children’s fancy-dress all went beautifully, Chris hosted a Jubilee quiz and a lovely afternoon was had by all – even if it wasn’t quite what we all expected.
All the competitions were judged and prizes awarded by the Mayor of Rushcliffe and resident of Hickling, Cllr Tina Combellack.
It is hoped that a Parish Games day will materialise soon and we can have another go at the challenges, races and tug-of-war.

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Poshest Picnic:

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Best Dressed Pooch:

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Children’s Fancy Dress:

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Chris’s Jubilee Quiz:

Copies of the quiz questions to follow: there was a picture round identifying actresses (and a couple of actors) who have portrayed the Queen; Jubilee, Royalty and music questions and a Task between each round – pockets, limericks, shoes and all kinds of mayhem.