02/09/2026
Every August Bank Holiday since I can remember I've been attending Hebden Sports. I am not going to tell you my age! 🤣 The event started life as Hebden Feast in the early 19th century.
These days a lovely bunch of volunteers put up the tents, arrange the speakers and microphones, become stewards for the Fell race, look after all the games. My particular favourite game is Knockdown Ginger! I always remember this game being played with my mum. She gave me lots of motivation.
The children and adults take part in the races such as a potato relay, junior flat races, Egg and spoon race, back to back race, senior races and many more.
I started out as a junior racer and had a proud moment coming first one year winning 50p! I was thrilled. These days I avoid any races but my kids raced as children and I'm sure my grandchild will too ❤️
Sometimes we have celebs attend too. Chris Mason BBC political editor and soap stars such as Emmerdales Cain Di**le ( Jeff Hordley)and Zoe Henry from EastEnders and Coronation Street have been spotted enjoying the bank holiday fun.
I love that I pass this tradition to my family and have also had guests come and join us at the sports too.