This is no ordinary wheelbarrow. This is a relic of the infamous Heytesbury Red
Barrow Display Team. Twenty years ago it
was a plain black wheelbarrow. It was in
1995 that a group of ordinary middle
aged men in the village disappeared each evening with their trusty
barrows. I thought it was something to
do with garden allotments It remained a mystery until the day of the village school fete when they
made their grand entrance as the Red Barrow Display Team. The village had never seen such a spectacle
before. All the wheelbarrows had been
painted bright red with yellow handles and plywood wings attached. The formation ‘flying’ was impeccable, with
near mid air collisions, jumps, and impressive turns. This was all performed to Battle of Britain
music and a hilarious commentary.
Earlier today I used the wheelbarrow to take a load of
garden detritus up to the woods. The wings are no more. I wonder how many other faded red barrows with yellow handles are
lurking in sheds and gardens in rural Wiltshire.
What a delightful idea cleverly thought out!! Well you know at least one barrow survives - I wonder how many more.
ReplyDeleteIt was a very funny and memorable event.
DeleteIsn't it wonderful when you consider what good fortune the Lord of Luck has bestowed upon you ;-)
ReplyDeleteWonderful indeed.
DeleteLooking a little battered and worse for wear, a famous barrow indeed - like a race horse being put out to grass or detritus!
ReplyDeleteIt's seen a lot of work in the last few years and is still going strong.
DeleteI remember The Red Barrows. How lucky to have one!
ReplyDeleteIt's a shame we had to take the wings off but they kept getting in the way.
DeleteThat's a keeper. Good man-sized and capable of shifting rubble and having concrete mixed in it.
ReplyDeleteIt's had all sorts in it, including young children!
DeleteIt was the only way to travel in style
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