Packwood Superstars

24th November, 2009

With its distinctive theme tune, memorable facial hair and iconic sportsmen from yesteryear, Superstars holds a fond place in many hearts – and although the Packwood children are too young to remember it first hand, on Sunday 22nd November they were transported back in time to the 1970s and Superstars’ heyday with a recreation of the competition at school.

The Packwood Superstars competed valiantly in a range of disciplines from skilful sports such as table tennis and basketball, to the traditional running and swimming, the amusing tug of war and of course the classic gym test. Freddie Beharrell was the early pace setter with Tia Barlow putting up a strong show for the girls. The fact that every event had a different winner and every single competitor earned at least a point by finishing in the top six clearly showed that it was a success.

Edward Hurle was the eventual winner showing the importance of consistency across the range of events, with Tom Marques in second but perhaps the highlight was Ruby ‘Brian Jacks’ Lavender destroying the entire field in the gym test. It was a great way of spending a Sunday and one which is sure to be repeated.