There is now a NEW WORLD RECORD.  Last night ZRSDP, a small UK based charity that builds classroom blocks in Zimbabwe, was given permission by Guinness Book of Records to attempt to break the world record for Apple Bobbing.  Prior to their summer party, the record stood at 8 apples in a minute.  Not only was the record broken repeatedly during the night it now stands this morning at 17!  And we have not one holder but two!

Apple Bobbing is a game traditionally played at Halloween and involves taking apples out of a bucket of water using only your teeth.  The rules state that you must have your hands behind the back and not use them at any point to assist getting the apples out of the water.  The record is set for the number of apples taken out of the bucket within a minute by an individual person.

Last night Al Graham, a ZRSDP trustee, and Naser Turabi both achieved 17 within a minute.  Congratulations go to them.  Nick Woolley, who had travelled from Brussels to attempt to break the record, said ‘It’s a lot tougher than you think, but with a good technique anything is possible’.  Jo Hardern from Sutton Bonnington, who was the first lady to stand up to the challenge, ‘there are different ways of doing it, but if you don’t want to get your hair wet or your mascara to run - it’s near impossible - you’ve got to get your head in the water!’

ZRSDP organises a series of events throught out the year.  These include Pub Quizzes, Speed Dating nights, London Challenges and many more light-hearted fun fundraisers.  To get involved please feel free to send an e-mail to James Herbertson: james@answerenglish.com

To see more photos from last night’s event click on Past Events

NEW!!! Footage from the Night, click here for You Tube