Thanks to the Cumbria Crack for the Headline.
I must admit I didn’t know what pyramid rings were, but having googled them , despite them having dangerous pointy bits, they are regarded as jewellery pieces. They can be made in gold and silver and represent protection that you need from a variety of threats and dangers.The ancient symbol of the Pyramid represents strength , energy and renewal.
However, as the Cumbria Police obviously recognise they are also a potential offensive weapon, easily allowing someone to gouge out another’s eye. So the rings were confiscated from a van heading towards the Fair’s trading fields.
Other weapons and counterfeit goods were siezed on the first day of the fair.
It seems sad that what maybe should be an Ancient Tradition and a chance to celebrate the Beauty of the Area and the Horses is turned into a vindictive , nasty event with counterfeit goods and weapons on sale.
Well done to Cumbria Police and Westmoreland and Furness Trading Council’s Trading Standards Department for making it a event that isn’t promoting violence and illegality.
Namaste and Thank You for Reading.🙏
thenotsomightyom 