The Up’ards have won this year’s annual Ashbourne Royal Shrovetide football match with a 3-1 victory over the Down’ards after two days of play.
Every year, the two-day event sees the two teams compete against each other in an intense ball game which takes place across Ashbourne.
Proceedings commenced on both Shrove Tuesday and Ash Wednesday at 2pm, following the turn-up of the ball from Shaw Croft car park. A 1-1 conclusion to the first day’s play set up an interesting start to day two but it was the Up’ards who ultimately emerged victorious.
The event was cancelled last year due to the Covid-19 pandemic but, after the game’s committee confirmed it would go ahead this year, thousands descended on Ashbourne on Tuesday on Wednesday to watch and take part.
It was just after 5.30pm on Tuesday when the Up’ards first goaled the ball – with our reporting team there to capture the celebrations afterwards. The Down’ards levelled up, however, in the last hour of the day’s proceedings.
Almost 24 hours later, shortly after 4.30pm, the Up’ards took the lead once more after the ball was taken by a runner up to Sturston. The second goal of the day from the Up’ards came shortly before 8pm.
We have been providing updates and reaction from both days of the event – you can check out our coverage below:
8.55pm: That marks the end of our live coverage
With that final goal, our live coverage for this year’s Ashbourne Royal Shrovetide 2022 comes to an end.
Many congratulations to the Up’ards on their 3-1 victory – it’s been an exciting year and we look forward to seeing you in 2023!
8.35pm: We couldn’t agree more!
The verdict from one of our Specialist Sports Journalism students…
Shrovetide was so much fun! pic.twitter.com/wR6Xlq0suz
— Rosie Louise✨💗 (@rosielouise_23) March 2, 2022
8.25pm: StoryHub gives its take on the day
If you’ve been following our reporting team, you’ll know we’ve been covering this year’s event intensely. Here’s our verdict…
Congratulations to the Up'ards and commiserations to the Down'ards after what has been a fantastic #Ashbourne #Shrovetide2022 – what a great way for the game to return! https://t.co/4oH9HwZ5uI #Shrovetide #SH
— #Shrovetide 2022 from StoryHub (@StoryHubDerby) March 2, 2022
8.05pm: A good verdict from our friends at the Ashbourne News Telegraph
The culmination of two days of play summed up nicely:
Well done Up'ards, the Down'ards fought hard, but they were beaten overall.
Great day for the Up'ards, and a great return of Ashbourne Royal #shrovetide— News Telegraph (@AshbourneNews) March 2, 2022
7.50pm: GOAL AT STURSTON!
We’ve been waiting for a while but it looks like there’s been a goal at Sturston – updates to follow!
7.20pm: No sign of the ball at the moment…
While it’s not clear what is happening with the ball at the moment, we saw plenty of the ball earlier. Let’s recap some great play from day two:
Incredible footage by @alexgetsaround shows the second turn-up at #Ashbourne #Shrovetide2022 in slow motion! Keep following our #Shrovetide updates here at #StoryHub: https://t.co/4oH9HwZ5uI pic.twitter.com/rWcvgodvFT
— #Shrovetide 2022 from StoryHub (@StoryHubDerby) March 2, 2022
Fantastic footage by @TobyEllisNoakes shows a break in play as it looks like the ball might be heading to Sturston at #Ashbourne #Shrovetide2022 – updates here: https://t.co/4oH9HwHu68 #shrovetide #SH pic.twitter.com/4GH0Guz29s
— #Shrovetide 2022 from StoryHub (@StoryHubDerby) March 2, 2022
And the ball find its way into water once more at #Ashbourne #Shrovetide2022! (video courtesy of Bethany Harrison) – updates: https://t.co/4oH9HwZ5uI #shrovetide #SH pic.twitter.com/vPnqDOe5qh
— #Shrovetide 2022 from StoryHub (@StoryHubDerby) March 2, 2022
🚨Rare moment, student @oliveratkinso11 gets involved when the ball lands at his feet! #shrovetide pic.twitter.com/wvkRDxNUAg
— #Shrovetide 2022 from StoryHub (@StoryHubDerby) March 2, 2022
6.55pm: THE BALL IS TURNED UP FOR A THIRD TIME
In an historic moment, the ball is turned up again for the third time – and play gets back under way!
6.45pm: Wow, back to the car park for a third turn-up!
Now this is something you don’t see every Shrovetide…
Reports suggest there will be a third turn-up at #Ashbourne #Shrovetide2022! Lots of drama going on, keep following our updates here! https://t.co/4oH9HwZ5uI #Shrovetide #SH
— #Shrovetide 2022 from StoryHub (@StoryHubDerby) March 2, 2022
6.30pm: Night falls on Ashbourne as play continues
Our reporting team are still out there, working hard!
#Shrovetide is a game now played by torchlight, as spectators try to navigate their way to the ball! 🌕🔦🏐#Shrovetide #SH pic.twitter.com/gzA7EqHCLT
— Alfie Dickin (@AlfieDickin) March 2, 2022
5.55pm: Let’s see that turn-up again – in slow motion!
Fantastic footage from our journalism lecturer Alex Canner here:
Incredible footage by @alexgetsaround shows the second turn-up at #Ashbourne #Shrovetide2022 in slow motion! Keep following our #Shrovetide updates here at #StoryHub: https://t.co/4oH9HwZ5uI pic.twitter.com/rWcvgodvFT
— #Shrovetide 2022 from StoryHub (@StoryHubDerby) March 2, 2022
5.45pm: THE SECOND TURN-UP HAPPENS – AND WE’RE OFF
Here we go again…
And we're off again! Footage of the second turn-up by @bethoharrison gets play under way again once more at #Ashbourne #Shrovetide2022 – updates here: https://t.co/4ioqrVQAQo #Shrovetide #SH pic.twitter.com/R9Jrqu2n2O
— #Shrovetide 2022 from StoryHub (@StoryHubDerby) March 2, 2022
5.40pm: The second person to turn-up the ball today arrives at Shaw Croft car park
Our reporting team is at the ready for play to commence once more:
5.35pm: And into the Green Man they go!
Here are the latest videos from our reporting team:
And here is Up'ards goalscorer Mark Maznenko being carried into the Green Man (video courtesy of Bethany Harrison) at #Ashbourne #Shrovetide2022 pic.twitter.com/g0x1cA4mWb
— #Shrovetide 2022 from StoryHub (@StoryHubDerby) March 2, 2022
Another angle of Up'ards goalscorer Mark Maznenko arriving at the Green Man (video courtesy of @AlfieDickin) at #Ashbourne #Shrovetide2022 – updates here: https://t.co/4ioqrVQAQo #shrovetide #SH pic.twitter.com/RjTSkqB2tc
— #Shrovetide 2022 from StoryHub (@StoryHubDerby) March 2, 2022
5.25pm: Here is your Up’ards goalscorer
This photo by our reporter Bethany Harrison shows the man of the hour, Mark Maznenko.
5.20pm: Up’ards make their way back into town
It won’t be long now before they reach the Green Man.
5.15pm: Everyone awaits the Up’ard goal scorer
Crowds are gathering outside the Green Man.
4.55pm: Here’s the latest from our reporting team on that goal
Mark Maznenko goals the ball in Sturston to put the Up’ards in the lead 2-1. This means a second turning up of the ball at Shaw Croft.
This also happened yesterday late afternoon. Will the Down’ards repeat history too? #shrovetide— #Shrovetide 2022 from StoryHub (@StoryHubDerby) March 2, 2022
4.45pm: A GOAL FOR THE UP’ARDS
And it sounds like the ball has been goaled once more – more details to follow!
4.40pm: Ball on its way to Sturston
The Up’ards may have the advantage here…
Fantastic footage by @TobyEllisNoakes shows a break in play as it looks like the ball might be heading to Sturston at #Ashbourne #Shrovetide2022 – updates here: https://t.co/4oH9HwHu68 #shrovetide #SH pic.twitter.com/4GH0Guz29s
— #Shrovetide 2022 from StoryHub (@StoryHubDerby) March 2, 2022
4.25pm: And the ball ends up in water once more!
Great footage here from our reporter Bethany Harrison:
And the ball find its way into water once more at #Ashbourne #Shrovetide2022! (video courtesy of Bethany Harrison) – updates: https://t.co/4oH9HwZ5uI #shrovetide #SH pic.twitter.com/vPnqDOe5qh
— #Shrovetide 2022 from StoryHub (@StoryHubDerby) March 2, 2022
4.20pm: Another break in the game as the players are kept busy
Our reporting team keep you posted with the latest:
The latest from our reporting team at #Ashbourne #Shrovetide2022, courtesy of @AlfieDickin: 'The game makes its way from the car park, to the fire station and back into the fields in the space of a few minutes' – updates here: https://t.co/4oH9HwZ5uI #shrovetide #SH pic.twitter.com/BeL1kYoo6C
— #Shrovetide 2022 from StoryHub (@StoryHubDerby) March 2, 2022
4pm: Footage of that sudden break as the ball is released
People are making their way through hedges to ensure they don’t miss out on the action:
Chaos here at #shrovetide pic.twitter.com/o2FVVvAh24
— Tom Horner (@TomHorner11) March 2, 2022
3.55pm: Good news – the ball is back out again!
There’s been a sudden break and everyone is on the move once more…
And the ball is back out again! Play continues once more at #Ashbourne #Shrovetide2022 (video: @oliveratkinso11) – follow our live updates here: https://t.co/4oH9HwZ5uI #shrovetide #SH pic.twitter.com/XLHZnBYVPh
— #Shrovetide 2022 from StoryHub (@StoryHubDerby) March 2, 2022
3.45pm: The ball is now stuck in the culvert
So the players are just waiting for it to emerge…
3.40pm: Well done catching that crowdsurfer!
There’s a lot of trust involved in Ashbourne Royal Shrovetide…
Well caught! The crowd does well to catch this man during a push for the ball at #Ashbourne #Shrovetide2022 (video: @marthaawhit) – follow our live updates here: https://t.co/4ioqrVQAQo #shrovetide #SH pic.twitter.com/saXcupv0VG
— #Shrovetide 2022 from StoryHub (@StoryHubDerby) March 2, 2022
3.35pm: A close tussle over the ball
Players get close and personal as they attempt to keep the ball moving:
Breakaway #Shrovetide #Shrovetide2022 #storyhub @UoDFootyJournos @StoryHubOnline pic.twitter.com/oLrxHzsepU
— Elliot Steadman (@elliot_steadman) March 2, 2022
3.15pm: This woman must have one of the best seats in the house!
While everyone else is scrambling, she gets a great view…
An older lady watches the action from her flat ! #Shrovetide #storyhub @StoryHubOnline @UoDFootyJournos pic.twitter.com/qQl2ot5LEu
— Elliot Steadman (@elliot_steadman) March 2, 2022
3pm: The ball keeps being spotted now and again
So far, we’ve been in the trees, up the wall and in the car park – but not the river yet!
2.45pm: Our student journalists in the thick of the coverage
Some great footage being captured by our reporting team of the ball in action
More fantastic footage from #Ashbourne #Shrovetide2022 – this clip taken by @oliveratkinso11 – as play continues this afternoon. Follow our live updates here: https://t.co/4oH9HwZ5uI #shrovetide #SH pic.twitter.com/M1P60Qyden
— #Shrovetide 2022 from StoryHub (@StoryHubDerby) March 2, 2022
Plenty happening in #Ashbourne #Shrovetide2022 as the ball constantly on the move – as shown by this fantastic footage from Jasmine Allen – follow our updates here: https://t.co/4oH9HwZ5uI #shrovetide #SH pic.twitter.com/2G8JL6Fq8d
— #Shrovetide 2022 from StoryHub (@StoryHubDerby) March 2, 2022
#shrovetide #storyhub @StoryHubOnline pic.twitter.com/5PAqZvD6cE
— Elliot Steadman (@elliot_steadman) March 2, 2022
2.30pm: Do the Up’ards or the Down’ards have it at the moment?
Early indications suggest the Down’ards may be in charge at the moment but it is very early days.
2.18pm: A brief glimpse of the ball after turn-up
Play is well and truly under way and this may well be one of the few times we get to see the ball today:
ball going up in the air on park road #Shrovetide2022 #shrovetide #SH pic.twitter.com/TYW2J4F75M
— Victoria Vieira (@vicky_vieiraaa) March 2, 2022
2.08pm: The second day of play begins!
And we’re off #Shrovetide2022 #shrovetide #sh pic.twitter.com/xazGa58p3e
— Beth Wood (@BethWooWoo) March 2, 2022
2.05pm: The turn-up is imminent
There are hundreds of people gathered around the plinth in Shaw Croft car park right now:
The turn-up of the ball is about to take place! #Ashbourne #Shrovetide (video by Victoria Vieira). #shrovetide #SH – follow updates here: https://t.co/4oH9HwZ5uI pic.twitter.com/b3CI8zUSUC
— #Shrovetide 2022 from StoryHub (@StoryHubDerby) March 2, 2022
1.55pm: ‘The game’s the thing, not the people watching it – and it’s absolutely brilliant’
Our student journalist Elliot Steadman has been speaking to Ashbourne town councillor Rob Pugh about why he loves the event so much.
#Shrovetide2022 #storyhub @UoDFootyJournos @StoryHubOnline – Fan Rob Pugh talks about the day pic.twitter.com/CrV3CIbmbz
— Elliot Steadman (@elliot_steadman) March 2, 2022
1.50pm: It’s nearly time to go!
People are streaming into Shaw Croft car park now for the turn-up of the ball.
Players heading towards the car park in numbers now. #Shrovetide2022 #Storyhub @StoryHubDerby pic.twitter.com/OyVhqV9PYl
— Jacob Hawley (@JacobHawley0) March 2, 2022
1.45pm: The crowds are beginning to gather
It’s only 15 minutes to go until the turn-up of the ball – which will mark the second day of play in Ashbourne.
Crowds are gathering for the second day of shrovetide in Ashbourne! 20 minutes until the turning up of the ball #shrovetide pic.twitter.com/DtPL7maYMz
— Ashlee Atkinson (@AshleeAtkAdair) March 2, 2022
1.25pm: People starting to turn out in the rain for the turn-up
And some participants have a very long-standing history with the event…
Great to speak to 12-time participant Gabon Elliot. Very passionate about the game! #Shrovetide2022 @StoryHubDerby pic.twitter.com/zopL319gQ2
— Dan Hargraves (@DanJHargraves) March 2, 2022
1.00pm: An hour to go before play gets under way
It doesn’t look like the weather will be as good as yesterday but the game will always persevere – come rain and shine…
We have arrived in Ashbourne for day two of Shrovetide!
It’s 1-1 after yesterdays play so it’s all to play for on this final day!@UoDFootyJournos @StoryHubDerby #Shrovetide #Shrovetide2022 #SH pic.twitter.com/iYUYaiUpnU
— Louise (@LouiseErinGolby) March 2, 2022
I have arrived at #Shrovetide2022 and what an interesting day awaits in #Ashbourne!
1-1 after yesterday. Can’t wait until later! pic.twitter.com/2nFiKlT1kv
— Harri Burton (@Harri_Burton) March 2, 2022
12.40pm: Our student journalists are raring to go!
As our reporting team makes its way to Ashbourne, here’s a brief insight into how they are feeling…
On my way to Derby,then heading to Ashbourne to attend shrovetide. Definitely is going to be an experience! #Shrovetide2022
— Ollie Atkinson (@oliveratkinso11) March 2, 2022
On route to a cold and wet Ashbourne ☔️for Shrovetide with @UoDFootyJournos @StoryHubOnline Currently it’s up’ards 1-1 down’ards! #shrovetide #storyhub
— Elliot Steadman (@elliot_steadman) March 2, 2022
I’ll be in Ashbourne today providing updates on #Shrovetide2022. My first experience of the annual event, looking forward to it!pic.twitter.com/1KpShRAGHL
— Jacob Hawley (@JacobHawley0) March 2, 2022
12.20pm: The calm before the storm in Ashbourne – ahead of today’s play
Good afternoon and welcome to our live updates from day two of Ashbourne Royal Shrovetide 2022!
Our reporting team will once again be in Ashbourne to bring you all the latest news and updates.
For now, though, all seems pretty calm…
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TUESDAY:
11.25pm: That marks the end of our live coverage for day one
With that final goal, our live coverage for the first day of Ashbourne Royal Shrovetide 2022 comes to an end. We’ll be back tomorrow with more updates, reaction and coverage from day two!
11.10pm: Footage of the Down’ards goalscoring hero
This clip from Daniel Ross shows just what it means to everyone in Ashbourne when their team scores:
Footage captured by @DerbyJourno student Daniel Ross shows how it's congratulations all around for #Ashbourne #Shrovetide2022 Down'ards hero Nathan Harrison as day one comes to an end – thanks for joining us for live #Shrovetide updates! pic.twitter.com/FqYZkPy6ol
— #Shrovetide 2022 from StoryHub (@StoryHubDerby) March 1, 2022
9.40pm: A GOAL FOR THE DOWN’ARDS
Yes, it has been confirmed by our friends at Derbyshire Live!
Nathan Harrison is the Down'ard goal scorer!!! #Shrovetide https://t.co/Xhrqsv7eh1
— Derbyshire Live (@derbyshire_live) March 1, 2022
9.37pm: Has there been a Down’ards goal?
This is what we are hearing on Twitter…
Goooallllll for the Down'ards! Nathan scored. #Shrovetide2022
— Shrovetide Live (@ShrovetideLive) March 1, 2022
Now we're hearing Nathan? #shrovetide
— News Telegraph (@AshbourneNews) March 1, 2022
9.30pm: Could there be a last-minute development?
There’s nothing like late drama at Ashbourne Royal Shrovetide!
Runners have the ball and heading to Clifton goal #shrovetide #Shrovetide2022
— Shrovetide Live (@ShrovetideLive) March 1, 2022
8.45pm: If you’re just joining us, here a full recap on the day so far
Here’s what been happening during day one of Ashbourne Royal Shrovetide 2022:
- Thousands of people have descended on Ashbourne for the town’s annual football event
- It was more than three hours before the first goal was scored by James Lyon for the Up’ards
- The ball was turned up for a second time after the ball was goaled before 6pm. Play will continue tonight until 10pm – unless there is another goal.
- Here are some of our photos from earlier today:
8.15pm: Plenty of our students’ coverage in this video montage
We’re still waiting for the latest news on the ball but, while we wait, we thought we’d share this great post.
As you know, our student journalists have been hard at work covering Shrovetide today and we’re delighted that many of their clips have been used in this Facebook post from Derbyshire Live!
7.45pm: Our Twitter recap of the day so far
There is still lots of speculation about what has happened to the ball so, while we wait for news, here is a recap of the day – courtesy of our student journalists:
#Shrovetide2022 #shrovdetide #sh pic.twitter.com/PVtGQU04m7
— Danielle (@danielle_jade02) March 1, 2022
#Shrovetide2022 #Shrovetide #SH pic.twitter.com/x8m6SmaoxR
— cariss raybone (@cazjayxo) March 1, 2022
And it begins!#shrovetide #SH pic.twitter.com/pfy1IbStOB
— Sam Kauffmann (@UoDfootySam) March 1, 2022
7.25pm: A moment of reflection while we await news on the ball
It seems like the ball is lost once more so, while we listen out for the latest updates, here is a nice reflection from a couple of journalism lecturers:
A busy day covering Day 1️⃣ of Royal Shrovetide in Ashbourne with the @DerbyUni journalism students #Shrovetide2022 #Storyhub pic.twitter.com/xbuV1qFoOl
— Otto (@OttoTheWise) March 1, 2022
Why we love journalism! Absolutely bonkers! #shrovetide #shrovetide2022 @DerbyJourno @DerbyUni pic.twitter.com/n8EmnDGbhc
— Beth Wood (@BethWooWoo) March 1, 2022
7.00pm: Second turn-up not happened in a long time
It is an historic moment…
👀 First time I’ve seen the ball turned up for the second time in one day at Shrovetide #Shrovetide2022 #Storyhub pic.twitter.com/sIzY4vUFP8
— Otto (@OttoTheWise) March 1, 2022
6.50pm: The game is under way again!
The ball has been turned up for a second time and play gets under way again – see footage from our reporting team:
Second turning up of ball #shrovetide #SH pic.twitter.com/uy1sG79tY4
— Louisa (@louisajourno) March 1, 2022
turning up of the second ball of the day! #shrovetide #SH pic.twitter.com/IPqZqXtiJe
— Beth 🙂 (@bethoharrison) March 1, 2022
6.28pm: Goal verified at the Green Man pub
As the goal is verified ahead of the second turn-up of the day, here is footage of the Up’ards goalscorer James Lyon carrying the ball – and many people carrying him!
A great moment as the goal scorer for the #upards carries the ball to get his goal verified at #Ashbourne #Shrovetide2022. Video: Bethany Harrison # shrovetide #SH pic.twitter.com/vABDKlaETB
— #Shrovetide 2022 from StoryHub (@StoryHubDerby) March 1, 2022
6.00pm: Back to Shaw Croft car park
Because the ball was goaled before the 6pm deadline, it means the ball will turned up for the second time today.
5.40pm: A GOAL FOR THE UP’ARDS
See below a photo of the crowd and a video of the cheering – from our students Louisa Hutton and Martha Whitley – as the ball was goaled by the Up’ards.
Picture of the crowd celebrating as the Up’ards have scored #shrovetide #SH pic.twitter.com/gox3LtIeEg
— Louisa (@louisajourno) March 1, 2022
A massive congrats for the first goal!
Credit: Martha Whitley pic.twitter.com/1M5f3FwsrY
— Derbyshire Live (@derbyshire_live) March 1, 2022
Celebrations at #shrovetide as the up’ards have finally goaled the ball after dominating for most of the day #SH pic.twitter.com/et9UXJg7jA
— martha 🐝 (@marthaawhit) March 1, 2022
5.20pm: A summary of the day so far, in photos
Play has been ongoing for over three hours now and it’s been pretty busy – but there is still no sign of a goal yet.
Here are a selection of photos which sum up the day so far:
Action from today's Ashbourne Royal Shrovetide Football in Ashbourne, Derbyshire.#Shrovetide2022 #Shrovetide pic.twitter.com/WSsnJY1qxU
— Cayden Sands 🇨🇿 (@cayden_sands) March 1, 2022
5.15pm: In the river…and out again
It seems the ball hasn’t advanced too much lately…
In the past hour the ball has crossed the Henmore #shrovetide … pic.twitter.com/btVXLPpgGy
— #Shrovetide 2022 from StoryHub (@StoryHubDerby) March 1, 2022
…and then crossed back again… #shrovetide pic.twitter.com/f7hH5wFXvn
— #Shrovetide 2022 from StoryHub (@StoryHubDerby) March 1, 2022
…and now…here we are another big hug. The ball hasn’t really advanced, down’ards keeping the pressure on pic.twitter.com/BwbJackKXk
— #Shrovetide 2022 from StoryHub (@StoryHubDerby) March 1, 2022
…and the up’ards respond. Pushing back towards Sturston #shrovetide pic.twitter.com/0lTiWhyBmI
— #Shrovetide 2022 from StoryHub (@StoryHubDerby) March 1, 2022
4.55pm: While we wait for news of the ball…
As we wait to hear from our reporting team about the latest from the game, here are a few pictures of what it was like in Ashbourne before proceedings got under way.
As this images from Rosie Jones show, it was definitely the calm before the storm – and the players could not have asked for better weather!
4.35pm: A sudden burst of action!
What could this mean? No doubt all will become clear soon…
Dramatic sudden break and another big advance towards Sturston and away from the river Henmore. For now(?) #shrovetide pic.twitter.com/B5AOwI6nSn
— #Shrovetide 2022 from StoryHub (@StoryHubDerby) March 1, 2022
4.25pm: What’s the latest on the ball?
We’ve had this update and short video sent over from our reporting team:
Up’ards pushing up the Henmore again #shrovetide pic.twitter.com/b6sGCQcIKr
— #Shrovetide 2022 from StoryHub (@StoryHubDerby) March 1, 2022
4.15pm: ‘Shrovetide was quite the experience’
Here are the thoughts of one of our student journalists following the first two hours of Shrovetide action:
It’s safe to say, #Shrovetide was quite the experience! The streets were packed! pic.twitter.com/PnHv0ZV9k4
— Callum Altimas (@CallumAltimas) March 1, 2022
4.10pm: The latest on the whereabouts of the ball
Here’s what our reporting team at the scene have told us:
The ball breaks from Henmore Brook and moves towards Sturston #shrovetide pic.twitter.com/7AyX3R8Wlb
— #Shrovetide 2022 from StoryHub (@StoryHubDerby) March 1, 2022
4.05pm: This video shows what it is like to be in the middle of the action
All eyes are on the ball, as this video by Charlie Harvey shows:
Video by Charlie Harvey #shrovetide pic.twitter.com/S8CAP38X8O
— #Shrovetide 2022 from StoryHub (@StoryHubDerby) March 1, 2022
4.00pm: In case you missed it earlier
For those of you just joining us, here is the turn-up of the ball:
The turning up… Here we go! 🤝#Shrovetide #SH pic.twitter.com/EPR1GPCRM9
— Szymon Gasiorowski (@SG_UOD) March 1, 2022
3.40pm: Elsewhere in Ashbourne…
So this is a bit different – a new tradition perhaps?
Elsewhere in Ashbourne…
Charlie Harvey and Louis Crosby took this video of some…unusual behaviour at #Shrovetide https://t.co/Q7AGV1jJrb pic.twitter.com/gbSThNooKb— Nick Reid (@Nick_Reid91) March 1, 2022
3.25pm: Crowds are gathered around the rugby pitch
This photo from Cayden Sands gives you a sense of just how many people are there.
3.15pm: Nobody wants to be left behind as the ball heads to the rugby pitch
So far, it has been in a garden, around a wall and into the river – it’s been a busy first hour of play!
Crowds swarm around the players as #Shrovetide moves into the river.#Shrovetide #SH @UoDFootyJournos pic.twitter.com/U0nSh7GZA1
— Alfie Dickin (@AlfieDickin) March 1, 2022
3.05pm: Play seems to be focused around the river
There are definitely a lot of players getting very wet at the moment…
2.55pm: An update from our reporting team
Nearly a full hour of play has gone by – and here’s the latest…
Stalemate in the river earlier. Vid: Louis Crosby #shrovetide #sh pic.twitter.com/F1C84Fi2cO
— #Shrovetide 2022 from StoryHub (@StoryHubDerby) March 1, 2022
The ball has been turned up and since play started it has been…
left of the plinth, towards the river in the direction of Sturston then over to Madge Corner. No advantage yet. pic.twitter.com/yUSkjVviCt— #Shrovetide 2022 from StoryHub (@StoryHubDerby) March 1, 2022
2.40pm: Our photos as play gets full under way
Our student journalism team is out in full force today getting all the photos, videos and reaction from today’s event:
2.30pm: Crowds looking everywhere for the ball
Is it in a garden? Where is it? That’s what this afternoon is all about!
Live action from somewhere inside the Royal Shrovetide scrum at the start of the action.
Important day ahead for both teams but lots of fun to be had for sure!#shrovetide pic.twitter.com/K0b6Yu1uYp
— Ed Hague-Saunders (@EdHagueS_Journo) March 1, 2022
2.05pm: THE MATCH HAS STARTED
Proceedings are finally under way:
Great video of the turn up of the ball #shrovetide
Credit: Szymon Gasiorowski pic.twitter.com/zRUYYNiXS5
— Derbyshire Live (@derbyshire_live) March 1, 2022
2.00pm: Our students are ready for the turn-up
It won’t be long now before the game gets under way…
#Shrovetide2022 #Shrovetide #SH pic.twitter.com/x8m6SmaoxR
— cariss raybone (@cazjayxo) March 1, 2022
In Ashbourne today for #Shrovetide #SH
The atmosphere here building, crowds ready for the Turn-up pic.twitter.com/26kaL6DqQw
— Alfie Dickin (@AlfieDickin) March 1, 2022
13.55pm: Crowds are gathering in Shaw Croft car park
There are plenty of people gathered by the plinth for the start of the event.
13.20pm: Not long now until proceedings begin
The turn-up of the ball to start this year’s Ashbourne Royal Shrovetide event will take place at 2pm – so not long now to wait.
Remember, you can tweet us @StoryHubDerby to join in the conversation and to share your thoughts, questions and queries about today’s proceedings!
12.50pm: The reporting team is at the ready!
It’s going to be a long day but our student journalists are looking forward to providing you with plenty of updates and reaction from Ashbourne Royal Shrovetide today.
Here we go! Our army of #shrovetide journalists on our way to #Ashbourne. Follow us for coverage on both days. #sh pic.twitter.com/6339mxyrnJ
— #Shrovetide 2022 from StoryHub (@StoryHubDerby) March 1, 2022
12:25pm: Our student journalists are on their way to Ashbourne
It won’t be long now before the first updates from our team of reporters begin to come through…
Our student journalists are on their way to #Shrovetide2022 in #Ashbourne to provide updates, coverage and reaction. You can see their updates here on our liveblog: https://t.co/4oH9HwZ5uI #shrovetide #SH
— #Shrovetide 2022 from StoryHub (@StoryHubDerby) March 1, 2022
11:55am: Hello – and welcome to our live updates service!
Hello and welcome to our live updates on day one of Ashbourne Royal Shrovetide.
We will be providing all the reaction and action throughout the day, so make sure you are following us.
Don’t forget to tweet us @StoryHubDerby with your thoughts, questions and queries!