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All about the Dingle family

Drink from ‘the welly’

Like many other families, the Dingles have their traditions. One of their non-negotiable traditions is drinking from ‘the welly’.

This occurs whenever someone new is welcomed into the Dingle family. They are made to drink from a rubber Wellington boot, while the other family members cheer them on.

The details behind the odd tradition are not known, but every new Dingle has been made to drink from the welly since they arrived in the Dales. From Caleb to Tracy, they’ve all taken a sip from the welly.

The Dingle Code

It’s often referred to as the ‘Dingle Code’ or ‘Dingle Rules’ in Emmerdale, but essentially the Dingles have a strict system they all follow. The rules are quite simple; you can lie, cheat, steal or worse, as long as it is not against another Dingle.

You must also never grass on another Dingle, especially not to the police. Should you break the Dingle Code, you’ll have to face the Dingle Court, or worse.

The Dingle Court

The Dingle Court sees several members of the family come together to interrogate whichever Dingle has done something wrong. They may decide to banish or disown the member in question, but it is likely that they’ll eventually be forgiven and welcomed back into the fold.

Over the years many Dingles have had to face the court, including Caleb, Mandy, Vinny and Lydia. All have successfully been forgiven by the family, so the court isn’t quite as serious as it may initially seem.