On coming back from army service Ron returned to the classroom and following a few years teaching on the Wirral came back to the Isle of Man to teach in Rushen, Ballaugh, Willaston and Onchan primary schools, retiring as a headmaster.
In 2008 celebrity contestants were Paddy McGuinness and Rory McGrath who were filming a slot for their series "Rory & Paddy's Great British Adventure".
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Celebrities that have taken part in the championships include Ben Fogle and Bob Carolgees.
The village may have been named after Willaston in Cheshire, due to a probable association with the Stocks family.