THE mediaeval custom of Easter egg rolling is being revived in Tavistock this year, as part of celebrations commemorating the 900th anniversary of the granting of the town?s market charter. The event is being held at the Pimple on Whitchurch Down on Easter Sunday, March 27, when children from the town and surrounding area are being invited to bring along their hard-boiled, decorated eggs to roll down the slope. The egg which rolls the furthest will win a prize. Moira Andrews, events co-ordinator for the Charter Group which is organising this year?s celebrations, said she hoped lots of youngsters would join in the fun. ?We?ve sent letters to all the schools about the egg-rolling. We are all sure to have a smashing time ? and we hope that the spring weather will be kind to us!? Eggs were traditionally believed to be symbolic of the resurrection of Jesus Christ. They have been decorated for hundreds of years ? beautifully decorated eggs were often given as presents in Mediaeval times. The game of rolling eggs on Easter Sunday is believed to be representative of the rolling away of the rock from the tomb of Jesus when he was resurrected. Entry forms for the competition are available from Tavistock Library. There are two age groups, for under eight year olds and under-16 year olds. The competition begins at noon.
