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The
Toorington Bells – Ted and His Prize Winning Carrot
Ted
is the odd ball of Toorington. He has had many varied and
interesting jobs and he knows very much about many different things.
And, Ted is a man who is much in demand. He can mend almost
everything. So, it is to Ted that most people turn when something
needs fixing. But, Ted is not only a much needed man, he's famous as
well – and all because of a carrot.
It
was in 1972 that Ted became the youngest member of the TVS – The
Toorington Vegetable Society. A society devoted to the growing of
prize winning vegetables. And, it was at the 1982 Toorington
Vegetable Society Show that Ted caused a minor sensation. A carrot
that was not only 1 metre long, but perfect in every way, too. And,
the news quickly spread.
Soon,
everyone in Toorington was making their way to the Toorington
Vegetable Society Show, and within just a short space of time the
whole of Great Britain had not only heard of Ted's prize winning
carrot, but was busy talking about it as well. Ted was a star! But,
of course, there was one very big question. How did Ted grow such a
very big carrot?
And,
no one has ever found out. Ted's always kept it a secret. And, no
one in Toorington – Ted included - has ever succeeded in growing
such an enormous carrot again. But, over the years, Ted has often won
prizes for his prize winning leeks and giant potatoes. But, there is
one thing that wasn't a secret. And, that was the taste of Ted's very
big carrot.
After
winning first prize for his carrot, Ted gave it to Raechel at the
Toorington Arms, and there, this great tasting carrot became part of
Ray's tasty menus for more than a week. And, not surprisingly, Ted
and his carrot soon became a permanent part of the Toorington Arms.
Hanging
on the wall to the right of the bar is a photo of Ted and his carrot
and the cup that he won. And, this snug little corner of the
Toorington Arms has become known as Ted's Carrot Corner. An original
thought, and, possibly the only corner of any pub in Great Britain
(or, even the world) that's been named after a carrot. But, there
again, Ted's always been a very odd ball!
It
was in1972 when Ted became the youngest member of the TVS – The
Toorington Vegetable Society. And, in 1982, Ted caused a minor
sensation. A carrot that was not only 1 metre long, but perfect in
every way, too. And, the TVS has never seen such a big carrot again.
And, thanks to Ted's Carrot Corner at the Toorington Arms, Ted's
prize winning carrot is still a very big part of Toorington life.
Vegetables play a very big role down in the village of Toorington!
The
Toorington Bells – Ted and His Prize Winning Carrot
