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2005 Bog Snorkelling Photos

Last updated: 24 November 2005

Click through a slideshow of shots sent in by contributors who were at the 2005 Bog Snorkelling Championships in Llanwrtyd Wells. If you've got a picture to add, please email it in jpeg format to wales.mid@bbc.co.uk.

  • BBC News report on the 2005 championship...

  • Two bog snorkellers - Julia Galvin and Gareth Gwynne - pictured at Llanwrtyd Wells
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    Phil West: "This picture is of Gareth Gwynne who was made to enter for his stag weekend. We met Julia and she gave us some top tips. She truly is a star!! Fantastic event. I was in the crowd and met some lovely people from all over the world, especially the "Bog Fairy" ..... and all for charity. Well done. We'll be back next year."

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    Julia Galvin Listowel, Kerry, Republic of Ireland.
    I had a lovely time! 3 cheers for Gordon Green! God Bless! Julia X

    Iain Hawkes from Llandrindod Wells & Bristol
    I was lucky enough to win it this year, see you all there in 2006 and let's all pray we have sunshine next time!!

    Patrick Thorne from Bournemouth
    I am the Blues brother on the left! (the skinny one!) and the one on the right is my.... brother!! Dan who lives in Weston Super Mare. I Bog snorkel because it's about the only chance I get to compete in a World Championships and I think I look good in blue!

    Hannah from Macclesfield
    I did it with two of my friends - we had great fun and will be returning next year. An extra mention for Lindsay who I thought would never do it - Well done!

    Fergie Gladstone from Cambridge
    I entered the bog snorkelling with two friends and thought it was excellent fun! We met Julia Galvin from Ireland who is one of the funniest people I have ever met! We enjoyed chatting to her and competing. I was the best out of my two friends which makes me proud.

    Vicky Busen
    I am very proud of my mother and also Matthew Mellor my wonderful fiance! Well done to you both! x

    Alison Smith from Kenilworth
    I was there! My husband entered for the first time and although was not successful this year has decided to take the plunge again next year. I have suspected for a while that he is completely mad but when I looked around on Monday he seemed quite normal. The weather didn't spoil a really fun day out. Our thanks to all the organisers.

    Joanne Liddle from Sydney Australia
    As an Aussie i love a good competition, following the cricket score i needed to settle the score bog snorkeling with my English companions Jon & Jimmy - managed to beat them by a whole minute - disgraceful! Bog snorkeling is CRAZY but utterly hilarious particularly when dressed in a pair of Y fronts & your mate as a nun.. why would we wait 5 hours in the mud and rain to particpate and my answer is WHY NOT!!

    Lucas Evans from Llanwrtyd
    I was at the Bog Snorkelling, shame about the weather but Band Dolafon were great, Julia was a good conductor and the French visitors were good percussion. Well done Sheelagh for being the local champion.

    Tracey from Macclesfield
    Absolutely crazy! Loved it, but shame about the weather. I have a caravan near Hay-on-Wye and this will now be a yearly event for us as spectators. Well done everyone, you brave lot.

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