Last year, we wrote an entry on Cheese Rolling, the annual event in Gloucestershire, and was returning to write some more information about this year’s event. How disappointing to realise that the event was cancelled due to Health & Safety concerns. Original fears that this was permanent closure were unfounded, but the Police and County Council have simply advised the organisers that significant changes needed to be made, and so the event is expected to return next year, albeit in a revised form. You can comment on the decision on the organiser’s blog here. It’ll be interesting to see how they deal with the ‘unofficial event‘ that seems to be in planning!

Discuss: Have you ever partaken in this activity, as a competitor or spectator? What was your experience? What changes should be made/avoided?