 Now here is a scheme that could really put Bridport on the map and bring cartloads of money into the town. It is for a brand-new annual event – The Running of the Ferrets. Like all brilliant ideas it is very simple in its concept. The young men of the town, or those of them brave enough to face these fearsome creatures, gather at the mini roundabout at the bottom of West Street; at the starter’s signal they sprint, as though their very lives depended on it, up the hill towards the centre of the town. Seconds later hundreds of hungry and angry ferrets are released from their cages and immediately give chase to the eager, yet frightened, crowd of young men.
What a spectacle this will be. The crowds, and these will surely be measured in their thousands, will roar and cheer on the lads, who will find an extra turn of speed as the throng encourages them and the blood-thirsty rodents start to gain on their, now flying, heels. Outside the town hall the mayor, in all his dignified and regal splendour, will await the arrival of the pride of Bridport’s youth. Once the young men have passed the mayor and the assembled visiting dignitaries the pursuers will be caught by a highly trained and well-protected team of expert ferret handlers.
Just think of the possibilities. Sky would a pay a fortune for the television rights. Sales of T-shirts, commemorative mugs, glasses and other items would be huge as would the numbers of advertising-packed programmes and other souvenirs. All it needs is a little imagination and effort and Bridport could be up there with Pamplona, Monte Carlo and Solihull. You know we need it – let’s act together and Get Bridport Running.
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