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Are you the world's surest pea-shot?By Kelly McCarthy-Maine
It began when naughty schoolboys lost their pea shooters to an observant headmaster. Now, girls, boys, their parents and grandparents compete to see who is the surest pea-shooter at the World Pea-Shooting Championship in Witcham.
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| World Championship Pea Shooting | Rules The toss of a coin will determine who shoots first
Each contestant will shoot 5 peas at a target
Must use the peas provided
Peas must be fired by blowing with the mouth 1:00pm Saturday, July 8th 2006 Village Hall, Witcham |
 | | 2005 World Pea Shooters. |
In 1971, residents of Witcham were looking to raise funds for their newly built Village Hall. Eagle-eyed headmaster Mr. John Tyson thought of a constructive way to harness his pupil's penchant for pea-shooting. | "It's all about selecting the right pea." | | George Hollis, Former World Pea-Shooting Champion |
The community organized a pea-shooting challenge during the Village Fair. The event was a shooting success. Over the years, it has grown into the World Pea-Shooting Championship, attracting competitors from all over the world. Pea-shooters have travelled from the United States, Europe and New Zealand to challenge locals in a contest to hit the bulls eye with a pea.
 | | Steady hand pea shooter. |
Former world champion George Hollis of Witcham says, "it's all about selecting the right pea." The innovative headmaster Mr. Tyson passed away in 2003. But the World Pea-Shooting Championship shoots on. The names of pea-shooting winners will be added to a shield in his memory. | | | last updated: 03/07/06 | SEE ALSO
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