Wivelsfield Donkey Derby

Donkey derbies in Wivelsfield go back a long way and the village became famous for the event attracting sponsors such as Laurel & Hardy and Charlie Chaplin. You can learn more about the history of the event here, or visit the display in the village hall on Saturday.

Take a look at this Pathé news reel from 1956 and please let us know if you spot anyone you recognise:

Things have changed a little over the years, but it's still great fun as you can see from this footage:

For 2011, we will be running two races:

Pantomime Donkey Derby

Sponsored by Alun Gedrych Ltd. To spice things up this year there is a £50 prize for the winner!

Space Hopper Donkey Derby

Sponsored by Aerialbeam