Does the cap fit, are you the people's Robin Hood?
The search is on to find the people’s Robin Hood.
In recognition of the Robin Hood Festival reaching its 30th anniversary from August 4-10, a unique contest is being held to find the King or Queen of the Outlaws.
There is a top prize in prospect for the winner – a self-catering break with Forest Holidays to stay in a luxury cabin in the heart of Sherwood Forest, worth up to the value of £500.
Those who think they have what it takes to be crowned the People’s Robin Hood can register their interest on Nottinghamshire County Council’s website at: www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/robinhood now. The deadline for entries is July 22.
John Knight, committee chairman for culture at the county council said: “We want to celebrate the 30th year of the Robin Hood Festival in style by finding our present day Robin Hood champion through this fun knock-out contest with a series of exciting challenges which will take place during the week of the festival.”
Izi Banton, the council's site manager for Sherwood Forest National Nature Reserve, said: “Up to 30 potential Robin Hoods will be selected and invited to take part in the live auditions during the festival providing much fun and comical capers.”
To be considered, these are the eligibility criteria:
• Potential entrants must be aged over 18
• The competition is open to male and female contenders
• Participants must be available to attend the festival on the four days that challenges are held during the week – Monday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday (should they make it through each round of the knock-out competition)
• Must be game for a laugh and not take life too seriously.