MORE teams of eight are needed to pull their weight in this year's tug-o-war competition at Grasmere Sports.
Pubs, clubs and groups of friends are invited to join the contest to win a cask of Jennings ale, £150 and a trophy to be held for one year.
Second prize is half a cask of ale, and £ 100.
Three fell races will also be held at this year's event, on Sunday, August 26.
There will be a race for all children under 14, an unde-17s junior guides race, and the famous senior guides race.
Entry is on the day.
The sports will also feature Cumberland and Westmorland wrestling plus the under-18s world championship and the 11-stone world championship.
To enter the tug-o-war or to book a trade stand please call 015394-32127 or 015394-33643.
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