Sorting Out the Fun in Thornton

Get ready for a quirky sorting adventure in this Northumberland village!

When you first think of sorting, you might just picture a mundane task at work. But in Thornton, near Berwick-upon-Tweed, sorting is taken to a whole new level of excitement. The village is home to the annual "Sorting of the Socks" competition, where participants race to pair up as many socks as possible in just five minutes.

Another unusual sorting activity in Thornton is the "Sorting of the Seeds" event, where locals gather to sort through packets of various seeds. Sounds simple? Think again! The seeds are all mixed up together and it's a race against time to sort them into the correct packets before the buzzer sounds.

But the main event in Thornton has to be the "Sorting of the Stones" competition. This involves a group of competitors attempting to sort a huge pile of stones into various sizes and shapes as quickly as possible. The twist? The stones are all irregularly shaped and vary in size, making the task far from easy.

If you're up for a challenge and fancy trying your hand at some quirky sorting competitions, be sure to visit Thornton. With its charming village setting and friendly locals, it's sure to be a memorable experience. Who knew sorting could be so much fun?