The Gambo Race is a charity-based community event organised as a joint venture by Pyle RFC and The Cornelly
Arms public house. It was started in 2001 and has become an institution in its own right
gaining a reputation as a great and fun day out for all.
The Gambo Race has been documented online exclusively by Kenfig.org since 2003 with unprecidented success
attracting viewing from across the world and even helping to boost the moral of British Forces serving overseas.
The event attracts visitors to the Kenfig and surrounding areas from right across the UK and from around the world.
Exclusive to Kenfig.org
Kenfig.org has covered the event since 2003 due to popular demand.
The online worldwide response has been staggering... the inclusion of the Gambo Race on this website initially provided
the catalyst for the mainstay of the website's marketing strategies. In 2008 the first five days coverage
attracted ¼ million hits - this compared to 55,000 hits in the month following our initial coverage in 2003.
Local Newspaper Coverage
Kenfig.org was responsible for both the 2003 & 2004 Gambo Race photos in the Glamorgan Gazette Newspaper,
a local newspaper covering the whole of the Bridgend County Borough and published by
(Wales Online) - Westerm Mail & South Wales Echo Publications, Cardiff,
South Wales. The Western Mail is owned by Trinity Mirror Group.
Local Newsletter Coverage
Previous photos of the Annual Gambo Race were published in the local MCK Newsletter thus providing further
coverage of the event to people who do not have access to the Internet - sadly the MCK Newsletter ended in 2004.
Visit the Gambo Race Archives
The Annual Gambo Race has been documented since its beginning in 2001. Visit our uniquie
pictorial Gambo Race archive - some photos have been donated by members of the local community.
Started and Judged by local dignitaries, the 2006 event was absolutely enormous.
Amazing Community Spirit were the buzz words - People travelled to the area from as far away as Manchester,
Birmingham, London and Brisbane, Australia to witness this event. The Gambo Race 2006 was even talked about in
central Government for its inginuity, coverage and community spirit. The Gambo Race 2006 was won by Bob the Builder.
Kenfig.org documented the 2004 Annual Gambo Race by popular demand.
Visitors to this years event was were from far and wide - Military Personnel from Royal Marines based in Swindon
actually took part in this years event after having viewed the 2003 event online in Basra, Iraq.
The Gambo Race 2004 was won by the Strongbow Express.
Teams are usually entered in advance of the event, however some are entered on the actual day itself. There
is a small fee for each team to enter - all monies collected being distributed to good causes throughout the local community.
All team entries have to have a theme that the general public can associate with - all ideas welcomed... within reason.
The Annual Gambo Race is supported by South Wales Police Community Policing with the integration of both the
Cornelly &
Pyle Wards to help
with the smooth running of the event throughout the community on the day.
The Gambo Race route begins in Kenfig then moves onto Maudlam and North Cornelly before heading towards Pyle for its finish.
The race 'Pit Stops' are located at local pubs enroute; these are listed opposite:
Pubs Enroute || The Pit Stops
The Prince of Wales Inn, Kenfig || The Start Venue
The Angel Inn, Maudlam
The Greenacre Motel, North Cornelly
The Ponderosa Club, North Cornelly || Closed in 2003 - demolished in 2004
The New House Inn, North Cornelly
The Cornelly Arms, North Cornelly
The Crown Inn, Pyle || Closed in 2007
The Royal British Legion, Pyle
Pyle Rugby Football Club, Pyle || The Finish Venue
Health & Safety || Gambo Rules
In the interests of public health & safety there are some Gambo Race House Rules in place
which need to be adhered to at all times.
No Water Pistols, Canons etc. to be used during the event
No fighting, rude language, damage to property, cars etc.
Use common sense with parking vehicles & respect the Law
Place rubbish in bins - Respect the environment and the local area
The Winning Teams || The Annual Gambo Race
Year
Team
Representing
2001
Zulus
Crown Inn, Pyle
2002
The Vikings
New House Inn
2003
Ant Hill Mob || -- kenfig.org started documenting this event from this point -- ||
Cefn Athletic Club
2004
Strongbow Express
New House Inn
2005
F1 Ferrari
New House Inn
2006
Bob the Builder
New House Inn
2007
Aliens & Space Craft
Royal British Legion, Pyle
2008
Japanese Geishas Oriental Tea House complete with Samurai Warrior
Sponsored by David & Linda Smith
2009
The Circus
The Cornelly Arms
Kenfig - The Complete History (e-Resource) || An important part of Wales' documentary heritage,
identified by the National Library of Wales || www.kenfig.org.uk
Exclusive online coverage will take place here again on Kenfig.org website || www.kenfig.org.uk/gamborace
Annual Gambo Race || Some basic Facts
The New House Inn have won 3 events in a row (2004 - 2006)
The Gambo Race used to visit 9 pubs enroute originally
The Ponderosa Club closed in 2003 just before the event took place
The New House Inn have won 3 events since 2001
The 2006 event was marshalled by police on horseback at Pyle
The Gambo Music Festival began in 2007 at Pyle RFC
Temporary Road Closures began at Fairfield, North Cornelly for the 1st time in 2008
Website Disclaimer || Kenfig.org Local Community Group
Disclaimer
The Kenfig.org Local Community Group is not responsible for the Gambo Race event in general nor are we responsible for the
conduct of any person(s) during the Gambo Race event itself, we merely document the event. Where we
publish any material that warrants a breach of Gambo Race Rules & the Law in general, we cannot
accept any responsibility for the outcome by whatever means.
Rob Bowen - Chair / Author / Webmaster
Copyright || Intellectual Property Rights
All material contained within the Gambo Race section of this
website is copyright protected. This includes all written material, images, photos, multimedia applications and
image maps.
Restricted Access to certain sections of this website have been implemented to help
protect the interests of other investors in this online project and also due to previous abuse of this website.
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