Geddington Battle of the Brook

Geddington Battle of the Brook Started in 1957, the Battle of the Brook is a tradition of the village of Geddington, Northamptonshire. Resurected in 2015 the event is going strong!

The Geddington Battle of the Brook

Legend goes that this tradition (started in 1957) arose from a challenge that those who lived on the South side of the river were “of more noble countenance” than those living on the North side. When those of the North disagreed, the obvious response was to invite the South to a tournament of strength - a Tug-O-War - and the Battle of the Brook was born. Origina

lly held over the River Ise, with the losing team pulled through the river, the event went on for a number of years - and each year the crowds that watched grew larger and larger. It is said that the event was finally ended when a police-man’s ear was bitten off during a post-match scuffle! The Battle of the Brook was brought back in 2015 by John Doran (JD), who sadly passed away in 2018. In his honour, the trophy that JD acquired for the winning team has been re-named The John Doran Cup and is presented to the captain of the winning side. The action now takes place in front of the Cricket Club and is held immediately after the Trundle (about 4pm). Team Captains are appointed by the organisers, but anyone wanting to take part are requested to make themselves known to Jack Harker on the day. Please, only those living in the village (and on the appropriate side of the river) need apply as this is the event’s only rule. Those participating are presented with medals and rewarded with the cheers of the excited onlookers. They also receive a certificate, just like participants in the original clash of 1957. The present holders of the trophy are the SOUTH SIDE

Announcement! The 2025 Battle of the Brook will take place on Sunday 20th July at the Geddington Cricket Club's Communi...
02/07/2025

Announcement! The 2025 Battle of the Brook will take place on Sunday 20th July at the Geddington Cricket Club's Community Fun Day - part of their Cricket, Cider & Sausage Weekend. More information to follow!

23/06/2024

This year's Battle of the Brook takes place TODAY at around 3:30pm at the Geddington Village Fete 2024. We hope to see you all there!➰🪢

And the winners are.... THE SOUTH! Congratulations to all who took part and especially to our winning team.We would lik...
26/06/2023

And the winners are.... THE SOUTH! Congratulations to all who took part and especially to our winning team.

We would like to thank:
• Geddington Summer Fete for hosting us this year;
• Mr S Clubb, our chief adjudicator;
• Mr J Brice, independent adjudicator
• our honoured guest, Mrs J Binley for presenting the trophy; and
• JD for his dedication in reviving the Battle of the Brook

Please send us your photos - we would love to share them!

21/06/2023

The 2023 BotB is THIS SUNDAY! Join us at Geddington Summer Fete 2023 at 3:30pm.

The present holders of the trophy are THE NORTH, and if you live in the village, YOU can take part! Teams are being selected now, so if you're going to be there on the day and would like to be involved, please email [email protected] to register your interest.
See you there!

Medals have arrived!
19/06/2023

Medals have arrived!

We had a great day on Sunday with the cricket and the engine-pull competition, but the best moment was surely the 2022 B...
30/08/2022

We had a great day on Sunday with the cricket and the engine-pull competition, but the best moment was surely the 2022 Battle of the Brook! This year's winners..... THE NORTH!

Congratulations to all those who took part - your names will go down in the history books!

We're pleased to announce that this year's Battle of the Brook will take place on Sunday 28th August, during the Cricket...
05/08/2022

We're pleased to announce that this year's Battle of the Brook will take place on Sunday 28th August, during the Cricket Club's 45th annual 6-a-side cricket competition.

Plus, there'll be a beer tent and "Engine-pull" competition from the GVFB - so there'll be lots to see and do.

if you'd like to take part in the Battle of the Brook, you can drop is a message here on Facebook. The only rule is that you must be residing in Geddington on the day of the event.

More info coming soon- but SAVE THE DATE today!

19/07/2022

Quick update: we're hoping to be back again this year - this time on the day of the Street Cricket tournament. Watch this space for more info...

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