Battle of the binmen
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Uorget Wimbledon and next year's Olympics, the Hawk knows that commercial vehicle enthusiasts only have eyes for the outcome of the World Refuse Collection Championship races in Worthing on 29 July.
Organised by the Worthing Works direct service organisation (DSO) the event's 'world' status is based on the fact that no one else holds one like it, even though the furthest contestant only comes from Wales.
No Matter. Visitors will be able to thrill to the spills as binmen are tested on the first readers able to tell him which county Tom Boughton founded his business in all those years ago. Answers on a postcard by 2 August.
speed, skill, stamina and safety, while working vehicles are judged during the Concours d'Elegance. Sponsors include vehicle manufacturers Shelvoke and Norba.
Worthing cleansing services manager Alan Trudgett stresses plenty of liquid refreshment will be on hand to help the 32 teams celebrate, win or lose.
And why not? It's a thirsty job in the Dust, To enter a team contact (0332) 40140.
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