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00:31 > Saturday 22nd November 2008

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Dunmow Flitch News

 

A Flitch Hopeful
Video & Gallery: Flitch Trials 2008 - Special Report
16:50 - 16 July 2008

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 »

neil
Artist captures Flitch on canvas

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 »

Dunmow Flitch
Bus driver finds old Flitch memorabilia

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 »

David Monk
Radio star becomes Flitch Trials barrister

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 »

punch and judy
Ancient ceremony due to attract 5000

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 »

Clive Smith
New mayor's eager for Flitch spectacle

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 »

Flitch
Winner says: "Don't take trials seriously

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 »

New mayor is eager for spectacle

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 »