Skillz on the Grillz

10/09/2026

Good Morning Everyone,
What a glorious morning! You can certainly feel that cold air coming in now!!
Special today to warm you up is hot grilled chicken, either plain or Korean bbq with salad in a pitta with sauce of your choice 🤤🤤
Have a great day everyone!!

03/09/2026

Afternoon All,
After much deliberation we have decided that we will be back on site on Monday NOT tomorrow.
Thanks everyone!
Hope to see you soon 😁😁😁

31/08/2026

Everything is being set up ready for the World Championship Gravy wrestling up at Bacup Cricket Club this morning! It’s looking great and it’s going to be a fantastic day out!! Get yourselves here for a real spectacle, some ice cold beers and some very tasty grub!!!

30/08/2026

Going to be a day to remember!! Grab your tickets whilst you can!! And it’s all for a great cause ❤️❤️❤️

HAVE YOU GOT YOUR TICKETS ??

🥣🤼‍♂️ ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE WORLD GRAVY WRESTLING CHAMPIONSHIPS! 🤼‍♀️🥣

One of Rossendale’s quirkiest and most-loved annual events is taking place at its brand-new home—here at Bacup Cricket Club! 💙🏏

📅 Bank Holiday Monday
📍 Bacup Cricket Club
💙 Raising money for East Lancashire Hospice

⏰ WHAT’S HAPPENING?

💃 12:00pm–12:30pm — Dansworks Academy of Performing Arts CIC
🥁 12:30pm–1:00pm — Rossendale Drum Majorettes
🥣 1:00pm — The World Gravy Wrestling Championships begin!

There will also be stalls selling local crafts, gifts and homemade products throughout the afternoon. 🛍️

🍻 BARS

Both of our bars will be open and serving all your favourites!

🍺 Indoor bar
🍺 Outside bar
🍺 Two can bars

🍔 COME HUNGRY!

Food will be available from:

🔥 Skillz on the Grillz
🍛 Bacup Balti
🥪 Get Stuffed
🍕 The Wood Fired Pizza Place
🧁 Coppice cakes and bakes
🍽️ Our very own Boundary Café serving Real Lancashire Black Puddings

🚗 PARKING

Visitors can park at the local Morrisons and Aldi car parks.

🚕 TRANSPORT

Bacup star taxis will be running taxis and minibuses from outside World Discount Store—the former Woolworths building in Bacup town centre—to Bacup Cricket Club.

💷 Just £1 per person!

The World Gravy Wrestling Championships began in 2007 and were featured in the Guinness Book of World Records in 2019. Over the years, competitors have travelled from all around the world to take part in this iconic event! 🌍

🎟️ TICKETS

Adults: £4.50
Children: £3.50

Get your tickets here:

https://www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Oldham/Bacup-Cricket-Club/World-Gravy-Wrestling-Championships-2026/42588082/

Please share and help us spread the word! 📣

We hope you can join us for a fantastic Bank Holiday Monday at Bacup Cricket Club—all while supporting East Lancashire Hospice! 💙🥣🤼

27/08/2026

Don’t let the rain put you off, there are marquees to keep you dry!!! Going to be such a great day!!!

🥣🤼‍♂️ ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE WORLD GRAVY WRESTLING CHAMPIONSHIPS! 🤼‍♀️🥣

One of Rossendale’s quirkiest and most-loved annual events is taking place at its brand-new home—here at Bacup Cricket Club! 💙🏏

📅 Bank Holiday Monday
📍 Bacup Cricket Club
💙 Raising money for East Lancashire Hospice

⏰ WHAT’S HAPPENING?

💃 12:00pm–12:30pm — Dansworks Academy of Performing Arts CIC
🥁 12:30pm–1:00pm — Rossendale Drum Majorettes
🥣 1:00pm — The World Gravy Wrestling Championships begin!

There will also be stalls selling local crafts, gifts and homemade products throughout the afternoon. 🛍️

🍻 BARS

Both of our bars will be open and serving all your favourites!

🍺 Indoor bar
🍺 Outside bar
🍺 Two can bars

🍔 COME HUNGRY!

Food will be available from:

🔥 Skillz on the Grillz
🍛 Bacup Balti
🥪 Get Stuffed
🍕 The Wood Fired Pizza Place
🧁 Coppice cakes and bakes
🍽️ Our very own Boundary Café serving Real Lancashire Black Puddings

🚗 PARKING

Visitors can park at the local Morrisons and Aldi car parks.

🚕 TRANSPORT

Bacup star taxis will be running taxis and minibuses from outside World Discount Store—the former Woolworths building in Bacup town centre—to Bacup Cricket Club.

💷 Just £1 per person!

The World Gravy Wrestling Championships began in 2007 and were featured in the Guinness Book of World Records in 2019. Over the years, competitors have travelled from all around the world to take part in this iconic event! 🌍

🎟️ TICKETS

Adults: £4.50
Children: £3.50

Get your tickets here:

https://www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Oldham/Bacup-Cricket-Club/World-Gravy-Wrestling-Championships-2026/42588082/

Please share and help us spread the word! 📣

We hope you can join us for a fantastic Bank Holiday Monday at Bacup Cricket Club—all while supporting East Lancashire Hospice! 💙🥣🤼

24/08/2026

Going to be a fantastic and very different day out with plenty to see and do, so get yourselves here for a day too remember!

🎪🥧 STALL HOLDER 🥧🎪

We’re down to our last few available pitches for stall holders at our Gravy Wrestling Event on Monday 31st August!

It’s set to be a fantastic family fun day packed with entertainment, great food, plenty of laughs, and a brilliant community atmosphere. 🎉

🛍️ If you’d like to showcase your:
• Crafts
• Gifts
• Handmade products
• Small business

…we’d love to have you join us!

📩 Message us today for more information or to book your stall.

24/08/2026

Afternoon everyone!
Tomorrow's special is beef and lamb kofta kebab on a naan bread with salad and sauce of your choice. These sold out last week so if you fancy one, get your order in early!
I'll be back on site tomorrow with all your breakfast and lunchtime treats. Hope to see you then 👍😄

23/08/2026

Get your tickets quick folks, this was an amazing day out last year and it will be again this year! Great music, great food and a brilliant atmosphere!! And we are there!! What’s not to love ❤️

🚨📢 PLEASE SHARE & HELP US SPREAD THE WORD! 📢🚨

🎶🔥 BIG BASH 2 FESTIVAL IS COMING TO BACUP! 🔥🎶

📅 Saturday 5th September
📍 Bacup Cricket Club
🚪 Gates Open 12.30pm
🎤 First Act 1.00pm

We need your help! 🙌 Please LIKE, SHARE & TAG your friends and family and help us spread the word about what’s going to be a fantastic family festival! 💙

🎟️ GET YOUR TICKETS HERE:

https://www.ticketebo.co.uk/bacup-cc/the-bacup-big-bash-2

🎤🔥 OUR AMAZING LINE-UP 🔥🎤

🎶 Graham Shellers
🎸 Ed Sheeran Tribute
💗 P!NK Tribute
🎺 Skafull
🎸 Wonderwall – Oasis Tribute
👑 Robbie Williams & Gary Barlow Tributes

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

And there’s so much more happening throughout the day!

🔥 Fire Eater
🎆 Spectacular Firework Finale by David Ticehurst
🎡 Fairground Fun for All Ages
🎉 Children’s Entertainment
🍔 Street Food Vendors
🍺 Fully Licensed Indoor & Outdoor Bars
🚻 Outside Toilets
🎶 Live Music All Day

Bring the family, bring your friends and come and enjoy a brilliant day of music, food, drinks and entertainment! 🎉🍻🎶

⚠️ GET YOUR TICKETS BEFORE WE SELL OUT! ⚠️

💙 PLEASE SHARE, SHARE, SHARE and help us make BIG BASH 2 a day to remember! 💙🔥🎶

23/08/2026

Get your tickets guys, it’s going to be one fantastic day! And, trust me, not only the acts, but the food and the fireworks will not disappoint! Especially us!! 🤣

🍔🍕🌯 COME HUNGRY THIS BANK HOLIDAY MONDAY! 🧁🍛🔥

We’ve got some fantastic foodies joining us at Bacup Cricket Club for the:

🏆 WORLD GRAVY WRESTLING CHAMPIONSHIPS 🏆

Serving you delicious food throughout the day:

🔥 Skillz on the Grillz
🍛 Bacup Balti
🌯 Get Stuffed
🍕 The Wood Fired Pizza Place
🧁 Coppice cakes and bakes

There’ll be plenty of tasty choices for everyone, so make sure you arrive hungry! 😋🙌

📅 Bank Holiday Monday — 31st August
📍 Bacup Cricket Club

Fantastic food, a fully stocked bar and plenty of gravy-wrestling action—it’s going to be a brilliant day! 🍻🤼🎉

Don’t forget, tickets are cheaper if you buy online!
Click to buy: https://www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Oldham/Bacup-Cricket-Club/World-Gravy-Wrestling-Championships-2026/42588082/

22/08/2026

Evening All!!
I’m going to be off on Monday as it’s my daughter’s birthday and I would really like to take the day to spend with her. We’ve worked together on the van for a long time but now she’s working full time I’d like to take the time to spend with her as she’s taken the day off.
I know I’m away next week for a few days but family comes first - obviously! So I shall see you all on Tuesday and I’ll post my specials on Monday. Enjoy your weekend, and I’ll see you next week 👍😁🎉🎉