Rocking For Rog - 1st July 2011

Now the passing of Roger Wilcock (95) was a very sad day indeed for our racing community and for all those who knew him. None more so than the Callington Young Farmers for which Rog was a big part in the late 80's and 90's. Indeed, a younger version of myself used to regale at the wonderment of Wilcock hi-jinx at discos and dos with the YFC lot. So in the best tradition possible, and as a fitting tribute, the current members of Callington YFC, ably assisted by some of Roger's peers from his time in the youth group are putting on a do in his honour.

What better way to start your Westcountry World Qualifier Week by starting it with a nice shindig, to lubricate those singing voices, and loosen the racing feet on the dancefloor, and for those coming from further afield, a period of acclimatisation to the diet of proper Cornish pasties (rest assured although the Ginsters factory is in Callington, we won't force them on you), hevva buns, saffron cake and the local firewater...... the mighty Rattler, which has scuppered many a foreigner on it's appley shores. Although it's tendencies for producing qualifying round wins is renowned. Just ask Paul Butcher (189) who, after 7 pints of said cyder, woke up the following morning head clear as the day, and scooped the final at St Day.

So if your coming down to Pixieland in July, why not break your journey down to deepest darkest 'druth, by paying tribute with a pint of Tribute (another local tipple) and boogie on down to the live band and generally enjoy and remember a legend....