In pictures: World Gurning Championship

1 of 5 Tommy Mattinson from Aspatria, Cumbria retained his title as champion at the World Gurning Championship for the fourth year in a row.

2 of 5 Gordon Blacklock, from Thornhill, Cumbria, came third equal in the men's competition.

3 of 5 Competitors have to pull faces through a horse collar or 'braffin'

4 of 5 Kath Taylor, also from Cumbria, won the women's competition, despite competition from New Zealanders.

5 of 5 The World Gurning Championship was the climax to the Egremont Crab Fair. Anne Woods, from Egremont, came second in the women's competition.