Crantock Bale Push raises £13,500 for local charities and community groups

This year's efforts take the total raised by the event over its 26-year history to more than £203,000.

The fundraising total was announced at the recent annual Bale Push Presentation Evening.

Committee Chairman Nigel welcomed guests and reflected on another successful event in September, which saw a record 155 teams take part, alongside large crowds of spectators. 

He said: "The event saw our biggest entry to date of 155 teams taking part and scores of spectators who were able to enjoy the bale rolling spectacular and the entertainment from local 1940’s Crooner Andy Marshall.

"We are delighted that due to the continued support from the Bale Push Magazine advertisers and our event sponsors The Garage Company Ltd, Start and Co, David Ball Agencies and Legacy Properties, St Agnes Bakery and Pilgrims UK and with matched funding from Visa we are able to donate £13,500 to this year’s chosen organisations and charities.

"Our involvement with Visa meant that we were able to present cheques to Man Down UK and a matched funded cheque to Crantock Surf Life Saving Club due to the continued support of John Trainer."

Cheques were presented to representatives from: Man Down UK, Crantock SLSC, The Little Herd Club, Crantock Christmas Lights, Crantock Does Poppies, Crantock Memorial Hall, Crantock Methodist Church, Crantock Parish Magazine, Crantock Rowing Club, Crantock Village Hall, Cubert and Holywell Newsletter, Cubert School PTFA, Holywell SLSC and St Carantoc Church.

Nigel added: "The Bale Push Committee would like to thank our sponsors and advertisers for their support and enthusiasm, to Bryan and Jason Howard, our wonderful team of helpers for all their hard work and for the residents of Crantock village for their continued tolerance. Special thanks to Dave Ruddick and the staff of The Cornishman for hosting the evening and for providing such a wonderful buffet. We look forward to seeing everyone again on Friday 10th September 2027."