1st May 2007- May day in Padstow with the Old Oss
The Old Oss is the original oss.
The Oss is stabled at the Golden Lion Hotel and Matthew Chown is this years Master of Ceremonmy.
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Just before 11am the Old Oss musicians emerge from the stable and make thier way through the Golden Lion.
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The oss makes its appearance and is lead by a teaser, who dances around the oss and prods it with a special padded stick.
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The Master of Ceremony and musicians follow the oss around the streets.
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The Oss dances on with a number of teasers.
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The parish vicar joins in.
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The procession make its way up to Prideaux Place.
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At 2pm the Old oss reappears.
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Click here for more images of the Old Red Oss.
