Wacky Nation - 50 Unbelievable Days Out At Britain''s Craziest Contests

Zusatztext ‘An original, very amusing and often fascinating read – get involved if you dare.’ Informationen zum Autor James Bamber and Sally Raynes are the creators of www.wackynation.com. Between them, they hold the World Russian Egg Roulette title, won silver in 2006's World Snail Racing Championships and, in the same year, Sally claimed second place for World Stinging-Nettle Eating (women's event), having devoured 30 feet of nettles. Shin-kicking is not their forte, having come last in this competition, and James was disqualified in stone-skimming. Klappentext A guide to the UK's bizarre sports: From Cheshire's World Worm-Charming Championships to the cricket match played on a sand bank in the Solent every year. It includes ratings for such games as Spectator Fun, Pain Factor, Training Required, and Chance of Becoming World Champion. Zusammenfassung A guide to the UK's bizarre sports: From Cheshire's World Worm-Charming Championships to the cricket match played on a sand bank in the Solent every year. It includes ratings for such games as Spectator Fun, Pain Factor, Training Required, and Chance of Becoming World Champion.

Report

'This book is testament to the fact that eccentricity is alive and well across the country. This is a very silly, completely bonkers but surprisingly engaging book that could guide you to some extremely unusual events across the country. ' Sunday Telegraph

Product details

• Authors: James Bamber, James Raynes Bamber, Bamber James, Sally Raynes, Raynes Sally
• Publisher: Icon Books
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 04.06.2009
• EAN: 9781848310629
• ISBN: 978-1-84831-062-9
• No. of pages: 400
• Subjects: Fiction > Comic, cartoon, humour, satire; Travel > Travel guides; HUMOR / General, SPORTS & RECREATION / General, HUMOR / Topic / Travel, Humour, United Kingdom, Great Britain, Sports & outdoor recreation, Sport: general, Travel and holiday guides, Travel & Holiday Guides: General, ANF:Travel Guides