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Yahoo
8 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Helston's 'Beating of the Bounds' tradition baffles stars on popular BBC show
Helston's unique 'Beating of the Bounds' tradition received national attention this week after being featured on the extended edition of a popular TV show. During an episode of Have I Got a Bit More News for You, the extended version of Have I Got News for You, a photograph of a sod of turf was shown on screen, with host Richard Ayoade asking team members what it was. The panels were asked what the picture represented (Image: BBC iPlayer) Ian Hislop replied straight away: 'It's grass. If you put it on your head and someone hits you, it softens the blow.' Presenter Richard Ayoade quipped back: 'You speak from experience.' Read More: Fate of one of Helston's much loved and unique traditions revealed When Richard explained that the sod of turf represented a tradition in the historic Cornish town of Helston, Ian highlighted Helston's biggest tradition, Flora Day. He said: 'Oh, where they have the dance! Has anyone else been to see it?' Sadly, no one replied, but Ian added: 'You have had sad lives.' Richard then questioned Ian, asking if it was just him dancing in a field, much to the amusement of the audience. A passage from a recent Beating of the Bounds article was read out (Image: BBC iPlayer) He then read a passage from one of the Falmouth Packet's recently published articles about the Beating of the Bounds tradition. Helston's Beating of the Bounds receives lifeline from local church A photograph from this year's event was displayed, capturing one of the event's key organisers, John Boase, lifting a participant over a boundary marker topped with a sod of turf. An image of John Boase lifting a member of the public was shown on the screen (Image: BBC iPlayer) The feature was a welcome sight for Helston residents and fans of the tradition, which successfully returned last month under new management. St Michael's Church now runs the event after its future was in doubt following safety concerns raised by the Town Council. REVIEW: Wheal Dream's new carvery breakfast a 'sunny side up' delight John Boase, who serves as both a Helston Town Councillor and a St Michael's Church Warden, was instrumental in ensuring the tradition's continuation and was delighted by the promising turnout. This Have I Got a Bit More News For You episode can be found on BBC iPlayer, series 69 episode ten.
Scottish Sun
22-04-2025
- Automotive
- Scottish Sun
Dramatic moment campervan bursts into massive fireball in front of Easter getaway revellers in busy seaside town
THIS is the dramatic moment a campervan went up in flames in front of Easter getaway revellers in a busy seaside town. Two vehicles became engulfed in fire on a residential street in Porthleven, Cornwall, on Sunday. 4 This is the dramatic moment a campervan went up in flames Credit: Jam Press/Jody Knowles 4 The blaze started in a parked car next to it in Cornwall Credit: Jam Press/Jody Knowles The blaze started in a parked car before spreading to the camper next to it fanned by blustery winds. A vehicle parked behind it was also reported to have been badly melted. Photos shared on social media showed a plume of black smoke rising above the fishing port, which was busy with tourists. A local business owner said that it was her campervan that had been destroyed, according to the Falmouth Packet. She wrote on Facebook: "It was my campervan. A car on fire set my van on fire and melted car behind." Cornwall Fire Service said it received calls at about 3.40pm. A fire service spokesperson said crews from Helston and Penzance used two hose reels to extinguish the blaze. No-one was hurt in the fire. A full statement read: "Crews from Penzance and Helston are in attendance at a car fire which spread to a small campervan. "Firefighters are using two breathing apparatus and two hose reels to extinguish the fire. "There are no more details available on this incident." 4 Crews used two hose reels to extinguish the blaze Credit: Jam Press/Jody Knowles
The Sun
22-04-2025
- Automotive
- The Sun
Dramatic moment campervan bursts into massive fireball in front of Easter getaway revellers in busy seaside town
THIS is the dramatic moment a campervan went up in flames in front of Easter getaway revellers in a busy seaside town. Two vehicles became engulfed in fire on a residential street in Porthleven, Cornwall, on Sunday. 4 The blaze started in a parked car before spreading to the camper next to it fanned by blustery winds. A vehicle parked behind it was also reported to have been badly melted. Photos shared on social media showed a plume of black smoke rising above the fishing port, which was busy with tourists. A local business owner said that it was her campervan that had been destroyed, according to the Falmouth Packet. She wrote on Facebook: "It was my campervan. A car on fire set my van on fire and melted car behind." Cornwall Fire Service said it received calls at about 3.40pm. A fire service spokesperson said crews from Helston and Penzance used two hose reels to extinguish the blaze. No-one was hurt in the fire. A full statement read: "Crews from Penzance and Helston are in attendance at a car fire which spread to a small campervan. "Firefighters are using two breathing apparatus and two hose reels to extinguish the fire. "There are no more details available on this incident." 4
