Tom Gordon MP marks 60 th Anniversary of iconic Knaresborough Bed Race with motion in Parliament

Tom Gordon, the Liberal Democrat MP for Harrogate and Knaresborough is
celebrating the 60th anniversary of the Great Knaresborough Bed Race with a motion
in the Houses of Parliament this week.

The MP congratulated the Knaresborough Lions on their continued dedication to
running the race and raising money for local charitable causes.

The race, which was first conceived by the Knaresborough Round Table in 1966,
was highlighted by the MP with an Early Day Motion. The iconic local tradition is now
marked on the official record in Westminster.

Tom said:
“Traditions like the Great Bed Race are really something to shout about. It’s a real
celebration of our living, local heritage. It’s what makes Knaresborough
Knaresborough.

“I take my hat off to the local organisers who really graft to keep it alive. I’m looking
forward to watching it this weekend and seeing the sixties theme fancy dress

“It was so much fun running the race last year- I’ve had contacts in London message
me about it, desperate to take part in our quirky Yorkshire tradition.”