A celebration of Yorkshire's unofficial anthem. A song about a man who loses his hat whilst courting Mary Jane on Ilkley Moor, catches his death of cold, is eaten by worms, which are eaten by ducks, which are eaten by his friends.

UK Hat Throwing Championship. From 12.30. White Wells.

Entry by ticket, available on the day. Strict T.I.F.F.T.H.A. (Transnational Institute For Formally Thrown Hat Associations) rules.

Indoor 007 hatstand event, with hats thrown over the well. Outdoor hat on a pole event. Other events to be confirmed.

All hats must arrive on a human head, be biodegradable (in case of loss on the Moor) and be of a kind not to damage heather or paintwork. Plastic hats, helmets and metal rims (on bowlers or otherwise) strictly forbidden.

Of Hats and Hymns 4.00 Baptist Church, Kings Rd. LS29 9AD.

The story of the song and the hymn it came from (Grace, 'Tis a charming Sound Words: Philip Doddridge, 1740. Tune Cranbrook Thomas Clarke 1805 ), The chance to sing both. Singing lead by the Rev. Stuart Jenkins. There will be a collection.

5.00 Ilkley Bandstand. Public performance of song and hymn.

EDIT Anyone who wants to volunteer, offer a hatstand or just know more can send a private message or contact me via bradwan site

Pith helmets would seem to escape the rules and yet present an unfair advantage.

Pith helmets would seem to escape the rules and yet present an unfair advantage.

Plastic hats, helmets and metal rims (on bowlers or otherwise) strictly forbidden.

A pith helmet may be at a slight advantage in a Glasgow hat fight, but I doubt it would have any in any hat throwing competition; and T.I.F.F.T.H.A does not recognise combat hatting so none will be allowed on the 10th, on pain of sine die disqualification from hat throwing competitions.

I say mcnab it looks like Bradwan is taking over from Imor with his off the wall/hatstand posts. What a pithy tin helmets are off limits. Given the wind up there. Can someone tell me what that Irish blessing is? The one that states - May the road rise to meet you and the wind be at your back - very apt for flinging flat caps. Has anyone warned Nigel Mortimer btw. I can see folk writing in about UFOs on you know where.

Today I had a splendid cup of tea and a proper, business like, discussion with the Rev. Stuart Jenkins about Of Hat and Hymns. There will be a plate collection, which will be a straight split between me and the Baptist Church.

There will be hymn sheets for <i>Grace 'Tis a Charming Sound</i> (the hymn the tune of <i>Ilkley Moor Baht 'at</i> was written for) and probably the words of the song people of my age plus thinks everyone knows, but which nobody under the age of 30 I have asked has heard of.

The Grove will have duck breast on on the 10th Oct. so you can eat duck, though you are best to book. This is a coincidence, with no link to <i>The International Ilkley Moor Baht 'at Day</i>, so I will not be announcing it elsewhere, but he was polite and gave straight answers without dithering and promising to get back to me, which is a lot better than what I got the other venues I offered free publicity to, so the Grove's duck is worthy of a mention here.

Still looking for folk to help steward the Hat Throwing, and come along to White Wells at 11.30 7th Oct. for the Radio Leeds feature.

Pith helmets are not made of tin and are not military apparel. The design is to stop the effects of the sun, not bullets. Explorers and adventurers wear em. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pith_helmet

So are you going to turn up on the 10th with a pith helmet?

If you turn up on the 7th at 11.30 due consideration will be given to whether your pith 'helmet' is 'safe to throw' which is the absolute rule in all TIFFTHA events, regardless of language or circumstance.

Alternatively mcnab, you can steward wearing a pickelhaube, as long as you did not throw it.

mcnab wrote:
Pith helmets are not made of tin and are not military apparel. The design is to stop the effects of the sun, not bullets. Explorers and adventurers wear em. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pith_helmet

Explorers and adventurers!

So long as Bradwan can gurantee there's no chinese pirates we should be safe, mcnab.

A television company has expressed an interest in filming either the practise session at White Wells at 11.30 am. 7th Oct. or the event on the 10th. It all depends on what news there is on the day, but with Radio Leeds due to broadcast the pratise feature on Friday morning, if they do cover it beforehand, and the weather is fine, there are likely to be a lot of people there on the 10th.

I still need help from 12.00 to 2.00. The two possible helpers so far will be coming from Bradford and Keighley!

The should be a poster below. Please spread it about if you can. I can mail a bigger version if you pm me with an e-ddress.


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song about a man who loses his hat whilst courting Mary Jane on Ilkley Moor


Ahhh, Ilkley Moor, surely god cannot have bestowed upon humble man many areas of more outstanding natural beauty for the appreciation of Mary Jane than this!

Jimi was onto summat...


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nothing more ridculous than a man chasing his hat

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song about a man who loses his hat whilst courting Mary Jane on Ilkley Moor


Ahhh, Ilkley Moor, surely god cannot have bestowed upon humble man many areas of more outstanding natural beauty for the appreciation of Mary Jane than this!

Jimi was onto summat...


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Check this out for Hendrix in Ilkley, Duval - http://purpleilkley.blogspot.com/

Check this out for Hendrix in Ilkley, Duval - purpleilkley.blogspot.com/

Thanks for the link IMOR, love your site, very accesible and some beautiful imagery on there. You seem like a good champion for Ilkley and hopefully our paths may cross over some brewed beverages in the not too distant future.

Maybe you should run for councilor!!!

The weather forecast is fair, a chance of some showers but otherwise sunny. Even with Radio Leeds and Calendar featuring the hat throwing at White Wells at 12.30 I have no clue if anyone will show up with a hat. I have printed tickets for about 100 (I can use them up as business cards) and registration and scoring forms for the same number.

I have some stewards but if you would like to help just show up about 12.00 and tell me.

Don't forget the talk and sing at the Baptist Church, Kings St at 4.00; and the singing of the hymn and song at the Grove bandstand at 5.00.

I think this whole day needs to happen again next year. Do You?

I have had wonderful help and support this year but will need more next year. I also need opinion as to whether to aim for the same autumn weekend next year or another part of the year. Talking to me about the event will help

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Check this out for Hendrix in Ilkley, Duval - purpleilkley.blogspot.com/

Thanks for the link IMOR, love your site, very accesible and some beautiful imagery on there. You seem like a good champion for Ilkley and hopefully our paths may cross over some brewed beverages in the not too distant future.

Maybe you should run for councilor!!!

Oh no Duval! you just lit IMOR's blue touch paper.......!!