Pram race

A pram race is a light-hearted sporting event held in several towns in England, often to raise money for local charities.

Small teams race an unpowered "pram" vehicle through the streets of their town, one member riding inside it while the others push.

Vehicles are sometimes of an elaborate home-made design, with team members wearing costumes.

The events often involve stopping for a drink at each of several local pubs along the route, as part of the race.

The race was established there by a group of demobilised military servicemen who performed a three-mile race around the town, stopping for a drink at each pub they passed, and competing to win a Christmas cake.