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The Annual Gambo RaceThe Archives
The Annual Gambo Race has been documented since 2003 by Kenfig.org - there are limited photos of the
years 2001 & 2002. Visit our uniquie pictorial Gambo Race archive - some photos have been donated by members
of the local community, the majority of gambo race photos contained in the archive have been taken by Rob Bowen,
Kenfig.org Local Community Group.
Photo SalesAll photos contained in the Gambo Race Archive that have been taken by Mr Rob Bowen are available to
purchase at various sizes in their orginal high quality format. All images in the archive have been
reduced in size and quality solely for inclusion on the Internet.
The Gambo RaceThe 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.
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Webpages in this Section
The Gambo Race Archives
The Gambo Race Archives
Winning Team 2008Japanese Geishas Oriental Tea House complete with Samurai Warrior
The 2008 event was started by Wales & Ospreys prop Adam Jones and former Wales Captain &
Ospreys Assistant Coach Jonathan Humphreys.
The event was judged by
North Cornelly local County Borough Councillors, Jeff Tidesley and Megan Butcher.
Archives web page
Winning Team 2006Started 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.
Archives web page
Winning Team 2004Kenfig.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.
Archives web page
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The Annual Gambo Race Archives - Exclusive Worldwide CoverageThe Annual Gambo Race 2009
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The Annual Gambo Race 2008
Gambo Race 2008Winning Team 2008Japanese Geishas Oriental Tea House complete with Samurai Warrior
The 2008 event was started by Wales & Ospreys prop Adam Jones and former Wales Captain &
Ospreys Assistant Coach Jonathan Humphreys.
The event was judged by
North Cornelly local County Borough Councillors, Jeff Tidesley and Megan Butcher.
This years event attracted ¼ Million hits on the website in 5 days following the event.
Archives web page
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The Annual Gambo Race 2007
Gambo Race 2007Winning Team 2007Aliens & Spacecraft - Royal British Legion, Pyle
Out of this World... literally, space ships and aliens,
NASA astronauts, Top Gun aircraft pilots, Police
helicopter. The RAF and The Red Baron making
for an aeronautic theme to this years event.
Live entertainment from local rock band Lemon.
The 2007 event was judged by The Mayor of BCBC,
Councillor Mari Jones and her consort, Mrs Violet Cody
together with local County Borough Councillor Jeff
Tildesley.
Gambo Rock FestivalThis year saw the introduction of the Gambo Rock Festival at Pyle RFC. Featured local bands included:
(1) Ziggy Gielstien, (2) Virgin Summer, (3) Temporary Solution, (4) Lemon, (5) Half 'N' Half, Plus Special Guests
Archives web page
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The Annual Gambo Race 2006
Gambo Race 2006Winning Team 2006Bob the Builder - New House Inn, North Cornelly
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.
Archives web page
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The Annual Gambo Race 2005
Gambo Race 2005Winning Team 2005Team F1 Ferrari - New House Inn, North Cornelly
Judged by the legendary Welsh Rugby Team scrum half, Gareth Edwards and Kenfig's Lord of the Manor, Lindsey Morgan.
Visitors came to this years event from as far away as Essex, London, Swindon (most of M4 corridor) -
some were noted as having hired a taxi from Glynneath, West Glamorgan.
Archives web page
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The Annual Gambo Race 2004
Gambo Race 2004Winning Team 2004Strongbow Express - New House Inn, North Cornelly
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.
Archives web page
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The Annual Gambo Race 2003
Gambo Race 2003Winning Team 2003Ant Hill Mob - Cefn Athletic Club, Cefn Cribbwr
Kenfig.org documented the 2003 Annual Gambo Race for the first time.
Judged by Jonathan Humphreys, Hooker and former Captain Welsh Rugby Team our first online coverage of this
event attracted around 55,000 visitors in the four weeks following the event.
Archives web page
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The Annual Gambo Race 2002
Gambo Race 2002Winning Team 2002The Vikings - New House Inn, North Cornelly
Kenfig.org has kindly been donated photos from this years event by Mike and Pauline Daniels from North Cornelly
and The New House Inn.
There are limited photos and also noted are the small turn out of on-lookers as opposed to the present day - The
Pondarosa was still open in this year.
Archives web page
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The Annual Gambo Race 2001
Gambo Race 2001Winning Team 2001The Zulus - Crown Inn, Pyle
The Gambo Race traverses a route from the Prince of Wales Inn, Kenfig through North
Cornelly towards Pyle RFC.
Aimed at encouraging local community spirit together with raising monies for local
charities, the Gambo Race has taken on a Carnival Type Atmosphere with each yearly event
captured for posterity exclusively here on Kenfig.org
Archives web page
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Gambo Race Route
Gambo Race RouteThe 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:
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Pubs Enroute || The Pit Stops
Health & Safety || Gambo RulesIn the interests of public health & safety there are some Gambo Race House Rules in place
which need to be adhered to at all times.
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The Winning Teams || The Annual Gambo Race
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Kenfig - The Complete History (e-Resource) || An important part of Wales' documentary heritage, identified by the National Library of Wales || www.kenfig.org.uk |
The Gambo Race Archives || Exclusive Coverage
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The Archives || Quick Links
The 2009 Annual Gambo Race - Sunday 30 AugustExclusive online coverage will take place here again on Kenfig.org website || www.kenfig.org.uk/gamborace |
Annual Gambo Race || Some basic Facts
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Website Disclaimer || Kenfig.org Local Community GroupDisclaimerThe 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 RightsAll 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.
copyright © 2003-2009 Kenfig.org Local Community Group. All rights reserved.
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