23rd April - 21st June 2008
British Asparagus Festival
Vale of Evesham British Asparagus Festival

Meet Gus

Gus - the Asparagus Man made his debut to the world at the opening event of the 2008 British Asparagus Festival in the Vale of Evesham - The Great English Asparagus Run.

Gus with Asparagus Run organiser Angela Tidmarsh and Mr  Michael Brinton Lord Lieutenant of Worcestershire  

 Gus and Brother Oswald

                           

Resplendent in his green finery "Gus" treated the crowds in Abbey Park, Evesham to an unforgettable start to festivities as well as an introductory glimpse of the "Gus" antics that can be expected at events throughout this years Asparagus Festival.

Gus's first trip to The Fleece Inn at Bretforton where he met young (and not so young fans!)
from The Lenches Football Team and the BBC's Antiques Roadshow - Worcestershires' very own Henry Sandon       

 

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