Wednesday Wisdom

Wimbledon starts this week if you're looking for an excuse to wear white and enjoy high tea or strawberries and champagne. 

Cheers, 
The Last Night's Game Team


 

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Wimbledon

The oldest tennis tournament in the world is steeped in history, but that doesn't stop the common folk like us from enjoying a match, traditional Pimm's or donning our Wimbledon whites while avoiding bird poop.

The prestigious tournament has a strict dress code, requiring players to wear all white. (Rumor has it was that it was because it didn't show sweat like other colors). Now we all know that nothing ruins your summer whites like bird poop. Luckily you don't have to worry about that at Wimbledon. Rufus is a specially trained hawk that keeps those pooping pigeons away from the grounds. Like a good predator, Rufus flies above the grounds for one hour, around 9:00 am most mornings, before the gates open to keep the birds away.

For a look at all things Wimbledon, like why tennis balls are yellow, break open a bottle of bubbly and listen to this week's podcast for a behind-the-scenes look. LISTEN UP


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Want more Wimbledon, including a recipe for Pimm's Cup? Check out our Guide to Wimbledon for everything you need. READ

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