The Oxford & Cambridge Goat Race 2010

Image from Michelle Bower

Just an early warning to say hold the date, The Goat Race is back, at Spitalfields City Farm, just near Brick Lane, on Saturday 3rd April 2010 (Easter weekend). Same day as a similar sounding sporting event.


Image from WowtheWorld

If you'd like to get involved with either the Goat Race, doing a stall or activity, promoting something, or the afterparty, get in touch.

I finally built a site for it at www.thegoatrace.org , and you can join us on Facebook at bit.ly/goatrace .

We are taking on board feedback from last year - more activites and fun surrounding the race, and a better organised afterparty. So stay tuned.

The Oxford and Cambridge Goat Race 2009

On the same day as a similar sounding event, Sunday the 29th March 2009, we will race two actual goats along a difficult, meandering course lined with cheering spectators.



It's a charity event from Anne, Simeon, me (and Cookie and Nicky) to help raise money for Spitalfields City Farm, situated just behind Brick Lane.

So come down, browse Brick Lane market, cheer on the goats, and then we'll all go to a nearby pub or bar for a free (or at least very cheap - I am negotiating with some places now) drink.



=====Programme=====

2:00pm doors open

Donation £3 to enter. (100% of all money taken goes straight to the farm).

Amusements:
** The Official Goat Race Bookie and Sweepstake
** Goatee competition
** Goats in Coats on Boats which Float in Moats Game
** Goat Hoopla

3:30pm The Race Starts

4:00pm Prize giving ceremony

4:30pm Afterparty

We retire to a nearby pub or bar, with DJ and a good drinks offer (likely a free cocktail) for those who attended the race.


=====Dress Code=====
Strictly: Black Tie, Rowing lycra, boat club jackets and ties, or goat.


=====Date and Location=====
Sunday March 29th
Spitalfields City Farm, Buxton Street, London, E1 5AR
Click here for map
Nearest tubes: Whitechapel 5 mins, Bethnal Green 5 mins, Aldgate East 5 mins





So that's it.

It's going to be loads of fun - if you want to come, why not get involved with the pre-race banter on the Facebook event page here.

If you'd like to be involved, running a stall, or helping out in any way, let me know too - my email address is on the top right of this blog.

See you there!!