Actually, it's The Hunting of the Earl of *Rone* - as in *Ty-rone*, not French wine. And it's happening right now, this minute, and only an upset stomach is stopping me taking part! And it's also Barnstaple, not Barnstable, which is, I believe, the other side of the pond.

It was traditionally observed in the week before Ascension Day, but after it's reconstruction, it was decided that the Bank Holiday weekend was more convenient for the modern world of the 1970s. As it happens, this year it's almost exactly on time.

If you want to know more, there's lots of - correct - information here

Barbara