<P> "Since we announced an entry fee, we have been bombarded with so much hostility and criticism, much of it at a personal level, including accusations of profiteering, and some of the committee have even received threats ." </P> <P> The 2011 event took place without management, due to safety concerns over the number of people visiting the event, resulting in the' Save the Cheese Roll' campaign . Despite the cancellation and lack of paramedics, around 500 people showed up in 2011 to hold some spontaneous races; no major injuries were reported . </P> <P> The cheese currently used in the event is 7--9 pounds (3.2--4.1 kilograms) Double Gloucester, a hard cheese traditionally made in a circular shape . Each is protected for the rolling by a wooden casing round the side, and is decorated with ribbons at the start of the race . Formerly, three cheeses were presented by parishioners, and the cheeses were usually rolled by them . A collection is usually made now to purchase them, as well as sweets, and also to provide prize money . The current supplier is local cheesemaker Diana Smart and her son Rod, who have supplied the cheese since 1988 . </P> <P> In May 2013, a police inspector warned the 86 - year - old cheese maker Diana Smart that she could be held responsible for injuries . Chief Superintendent Nigel Avron of Gloucestershire Police also made these comments: "If you are an organiser in some way or some capacity you could potentially be held liable for something that took place at that event". In recent years, organisers of the event, have felt compelled to use a lightweight foam version for safety reasons . In the second race (2013) Australian Caleb Stalder managed to catch the fake cheese and claim victory, despite being some way behind the leaders . </P>

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