Royal patronage for the traditional summer game of Turd Tumblin'.
It was heart-warming to see old footage (shown as part of the Diamond Jubilee) of Prince Charles on a childhood holiday in the Western Isles of Scotland, having fun and enjoying himself playing the traditional game of Turd Tumblin', one of many childhood games that costs nothing but provides endless fun. Equipment - a stick, a field of sheep, a keen observation. Version one - prick and flick a turd at your companions without getting hit yourself. Version two - who can prick and flick the furthest?
By a quirk of fate we will be visiting the Western Isles ourselves this summer - can't wait to find me a prime quality stick.
Happy Jubilee!
