Ickwell May Day

We usually go to the May Day celebrations in a nearby village called Ickwell. It's lovely to see the people dancing around the May pole which is a typically English tradition. We didn't stay very long as Steve didn't feel well but was there just enough time for me to get a few shots of the dancers and to buy an icecream. It was a shame that we didn't get to peruse the stalls that hold so many different things but never mind, there is always another year.

Thanks for all your kind comments and Favs and for getting a couple of my images on PP yesterday. It is always much appreciated.

[Judy N]

Sweet tradition. I remember doing this as a child. Thanks for the trip down memory lane.

[judith deacon]

How wonderful to see these traditions kept alive. I remember doing this as a youngster but haven't seen a maypole for years.

[Myrna O'Hara]

What a cool shot. My son (age 36 ) and some of his friends do this sometime.

[Joyce]

What a wonderful sight and beautiful weather as well

[Anne Pancella]

Glad to know people are still doing this.

[Diana]

A wonderful capture of old tradition. Although slightly different, it is still done in Germany too.

[Pat Knowles]

Lovely to see this traditional celebration still goes on.

[Helen Jane]

I was there last year, selling cards on a stall. A fun day out. Sorry you didn't get to stay. Great capture of the dancers though.

[Pam Knowler]

It looks such a fun day!! How sad you couldn't stay to enjoy it all!! Fav for your happy image!!

[Denise Wood]

So wonderful to see :) fav

[Sue Cooper]

That’s a lovely capture. I’ve never actually seen dancing round the maypole. A shame you had to leave early.

[CC Folk]

A fun tradition to see. A great capture! Fav.

[Rick]

Looks like a fun time. Great capture.

[Kerri Michaels]

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[Mave]

That's great. We dianced tound the maypole in Leeds on Children's Day lots of years sgo. Fav

[Mave]

Is that in the village or at Ickwell Park?

[Susie]

Lovely to see every year, long may it last

[Rosie Kind]

@mave It's actually on the green in the village

[Phil]

I know most of those girls! Sorry I missed you, but glad you got this super shot :) Also glad you didn't melt!