The gravy champions

IT'S usually poured over meat and two veg - but it was all gravy for these wrestlers as they grappled for the top prize.

Slippery competitors went head to head at the World Gravy Wrestling Championships in an array of costumes today.
It was a messy business for the contestants, dressed as chickens and Little Bo Peep, as they battled it out in a pool of gravy in the fifth annual event.
The championship was held on a knock-out basis, with the audience voting for the winner after each clash.
Some brave onlookers got close to the action at the Rose 'n Bowl pub, Stacksteads, Rossendale, while others stood well back with their drinks.
After several entertaining bouts in the gravy-filled ring, the crown finally went to Emma Slaterm, 25, from Oldham, and Joe Hicks, 32.
Landlord and organiser Jon Lowe said: "We had about 1,500 people turn up for it which is superb and we are delighted it was so well supported."

Glory ... Emma Slaterm beat off the other gravy grapplers

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All money raised from the popular event will go towards the East Lancashire Hospice.
Elliot Rourke, who won last year's contest while dressed as a bunny girl, said: "I would say the gravy was of a slightly finer consistency than it was last year. I think this year was the best turnout yet."