Halloween: Is this the biggest pumpkin in Sussex?

A massive pumpkin weighing 77 stone (489.9kgs) has helped to raise funds for St Michael's Hospice.
By The Newsroom
Published 2nd Nov 2018, 08:31 BST
Updated 2nd Nov 2018, 09:36 BST
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To celebrate Halloween, The George Inn, at Robertsbridge, held a Guess the Weight of the Pumpkin competition.

SEE ALSO: Zombies and witches on Hastings Pier. It was £1 to enter and £100 had been raised for St Michael’s Hospice.

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Jane Turner from the George, said: “The pumpkin is enormous and quite spectacular. It was grown by The Darvell Community who are based in Robertsbridge.”

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The huge pumpkin was delivered by forklift truck.

The winner Louisa Dale, who was the nearest guess at 488 kg, received a £25 voucher.

See also: Hastings supermarket relaunches after major refurbishment

Related topics:SussexHastings PierSt Michael's HospiceRobertsbridge