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.