by Chris Malone
The Camping and Caravanning Club has organised an event that saw hundreds of people gather to smash a world record.
According to the Nottingham Post, a total of 1,215 participants showed up at the Newark Showground sporting Robin Hood costumes – smashing the previous record of 1,119.
The event was part of the five-day National Feast of Lanterns, which was also organised by the Friendly Club.
Entertainment team leader Les Littlewood explained that it was “fantastic” to have broken the world record for the most Robin Hoods in one place.
“I was walking around the crowds as they came into the arena and everyone looked to be enjoying themselves and really getting into the spirit of it,” he told the newspaper.
“The Nottingham branch held the record for the most number of Robin Hoods a while back, but this was beaten in 2008, so we’re delighted to have won the record back – I just hope we can keep it for a while.”
Touring and caravanning enthusiasts can join the Camping and Caravanning Club from £39, granting them access to members’ rates and exclusive sites.
