Medbourne2 days agoThe ancient sport of beer barrels and a hare pieThe ancient and sometimes brutal game is played each Easter Monday in rural Leicestershire.2 days ago26 Apr 2025'Bottle kicking trampling left me unable to walk'Alexie Winship, 23, says she was knocked out during the traditional Easter Monday event.26 Apr 202521 Apr 2025Villages slug it out in bottle kicking battleThe traditional Easter Monday contest returns to a muddy field in Leicestershire.21 Apr 20252 Apr 2024Village celebrates victory after bottle kicking winLegend has it that "bottle kicking" has been taking place for the past 2,000 years.2 Apr 202431 Mar 2024Ancient tradition 'means everything' to villagesLegend has it that 'bottle kicking' has been taking place for the last 2,000 years.31 Mar 202428 Feb 2024Proposal to protect nine places of special interestA World War Two airfield, a tollhouse and three former banks are on the list.28 Feb 202419 Apr 2022Ancient bottle kicking game returns after pandemicOrganiser Phil Allan says Hallaton secured bragging rights for the next 12 months.19 Apr 20225 Mar 2021Covid: Ancient bottle kicking event cancelledOrganisers say cancelling for only the third time in the game's history is "the right thing" to do.5 Mar 2021
