The 2009 Cheese-Rolling at Cooper's Hill Gloucester was held on Spring Bank Holiday Monday.
The program of events commenced promptly at 12:00 Noon

There are 5 downhill cheese races (one is for ladies). - Starting at 12:00 Midday.
There are 4 uphill races (Boys Under 12's, Girls Under 12's, Mens Open & Womens Open)
At the top of the hill, competitors (any number from 2 to a maximum of about 20) sit in a line and wait.

The Master of Ceremonies escorts an invited guest to the start line and helps him / her to sit on the precipitous slope, holding a 7-8lb. 'Double Gloucester' cheese.

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