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Here Is Where The Heart Is

Backing Britain’s local, lasting traditions

Britain is bursting with distinctive traditions and one-of-a-kind events. Allica is joining local volunteers and businesses in supporting these special occasions that make our communities unique.

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At Allica Bank, we believe Britain’s best businesses aren’t found in city skyscrapers – they’re on bustling high streets, in family-run workshops and at the heart of local communities.

That’s why we’re proud to support the independent events that keep these communities and local economies thriving.

From conker championships to town crier contests, we’re showing up where it matters – backing the businesses and traditions that make Britain one of a kind.

World PoohSticks Championships

Sunday 25 May 2025
Sandford Lock, Oxfordshire

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Town Crier Championships

Saturday 14 June 2025
Bromsgrove, Worcestershire

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World Peashoot Championship

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Saturday 12 July 2025
Witcham, Cambridgeshire

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Stone Skimming Championships

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Saturday 6 September 2025
Easdale Island, Argyll

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World Conker Championships

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Sunday 12 October 2025
Southwick, Northamptionshire

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We're backing Britain’s pea shooters.

We're backing Britain’s town criers.

We're backing Britain’s poohstick-ers.

We're backing Britain’s conker clashers.

We're backing Britain’s stone skimmers.

We're backing Britain’s established businesses.

If you’re a journalist and would like more information about Allica's 'Here Is Where The Heart Is' campaign or a specific event, please get in touch with us at press@allica.bank. We’d be happy to help.

 

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World Peashoot Championships
Witcham, Cambridgeshire
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Town Crier Championships
Bromsgrove, Warwickshire
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World PoohSticks Championships
Sandford Lock, Oxfordshire
Conker championships
World Conker Championships
Southwick, Northamptonshire
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Stone Skimming Championships
Easdale Island, Argyll
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Latest news

World Conker Championships to return to village near Peterborough following last year's controversy
17th September 2025 (Peterborough Telegraph)
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Why a business bank is backing one of Scotland's quirkiest sporting events - for the second year running
18th August 2025 (Allica Bank)
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World PoohSticks championships return to Oxfordshire with Allica Bank sponsorship
1st May 2025 (Oxford Magazine)
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