It is hard to believe that our last inter-house ‘Movember’ tug of war contest took place two years ago. Perhaps it was the wait that made this year’s event all the more exciting, with boys pumped up and raring to give their all in a bid to win the trophy for their Houses.
The event, which has been run by the Parents’ Guild since 2016, has become somewhat of a tradition at Bedford School. It is always lovely to see the many supporters, both boys and staff, who come along to cheer on their Houses.
Typically for the time of year, the ground was slippery underfoot and the boys scrambled to keep their footing as they heaved and pulled against one another in the tournament style competition. Despite some gallant efforts by all the boys who took part, in the end, it was Paulo Pontine/Redburn who pipped Ashburnham/Sanderson’s to the post in the tense final.
As ever, we would like to thank OB Tom Wootton (78-87) – now synonymous with this event, who kept the competition together with expert umpiring and motivation. We would also like to thank that Parents’ Guild for organising the event, supplying the t-shirts and keeping the boys’ energy levels topped up with chocolate.
Our Movember campaign not only supports and raises funds for this incredible charity, but also acts as a vehicle for the boys to explore and discuss men’s health issues, such as prostate cancer, testicular cancer and mental health issues. If you would like to show your support for the boys’ efforts in the Tug of War, you can donate via the school’s fundraising page.
