Shrovetide Committee
About......
The Shrovetide Committee organises the annual Royal Shrovetide football game, played throughout the streets of Ashbourne in February or March (dates very).
It is a huge undertaking and planning for the next year starts almost as soon as last year's event has finished. Tasks include:
- Arranging road closures and diversion signposting
- Booking security and first aid
- liaison with police, ambulance and fire brigades
- Organising marshalls
- Fundraising
- Insurance
- Protecting buildings and organising repairs to damage
The event has a shoestring budget and only happens because of the dedication of this group.
The event is for Ashbourne residents and can be dangerous.