1st May 2008 - May Day in Padstow
I make no excuses for returning to Padstow on the first day of Summer.
The beat of drums echo around the streets, accordians playing the repeat of the "Day Song".
The streets of this fishing port are decorated with flags and flowers.
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and the may pole dominates the square.
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Yes - it is obby oss day! and the village is ready to celebrate.
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The fair in on the quayside and the fishing fleet remains in port.
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The yachts also fly flags as people throng the quay
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10 May
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Eve of the race
in Sutton Harbour
11 May
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Fleet leaving Sutton Harbour
11 May
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Fleet in Plymouth Sound
18 May
Battle of Stratton
Re-enactment
