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WORLD famous Agony Aunt Claire Rayner brought home the bacon on Saturday as she and her husband Des, joined four other couples at the 2008 Dunmow Flitch Trials. Mrs Rayner, a long time supporter of the ancient tradition, celebrated once every four years... Full Story »
12:03 - 03 July 2008
PEOPLE as far away as Cambridge are contributing their own little bit of history and nostalgia for this year s Flitch Trials on July 12. Neil Gardner, artist and teacher at St Bedes Inter-church Comprehensive School, has done a watercolour painting for th... Full Story »
16:28 - 18 June 2008
AS IF by magic the Flitch Trials appear to be trying to raise its own profile ahead of the big day on July 12. Retiring bus driver, Richard Wright, 68, of Cranham Road, Broxted, was clearing out his attic and putting items in his shed when something caugh... Full Story »
11:51 - 10 June 2008
IF you sit and listen to one of the barristers at this summer s Dunmow Flitch Trials you could be forgiven for thinking that you recognise his voice. Well, you are right because the sultry tones of BBC Essex s Dave Monk will be lighting up the court sessi... Full Story »
09:49 - 06 June 2008
WITH at least 5000 people expected to enjoy the festivities of this year s Dunmow Flitch Trials, there will need to be plenty going on to keep everyone entertained. Fortunately a hardworking committee has secured a vast variety of stalls, performances and... Full Story »
09:47 - 06 June 2008
A NEW mayor for Dunmow has been sworn ahead of this year s Flitch Trials and he is honoured to take the position during a time of such wonderful tradition. Clive Smith, who has been a Great Dunmow resident for a total of 30 years, interspersed with trips... Full Story »
09:43 - 06 June 2008
A FLITCH winner has given some advice to the competitive couples trying to get their hands on the bacon at this year s trials. An ancient tradition, the Dunmow Flitch Trials award married couples a flitch of bacon if they can satisfy the judge and jury th... Full Story »
15:03 - 20 May 2008
AHEAD of this year s Flitch Trials a new mayor for Dunmow has been sworn in and he is honoured to take the position during a time of such wonderful tradition. Clive Smith, who has been a Great Dunmow resident for a total of 30 years, interspersed with tri... Full Story »
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