Woodstock Christmas Lights switch on. Saturday 24th November 2007

Braunston Gathering Saturday 23rd June 2007

May Morning 2007

4.30 am seemed to arrive very quickly. The morning was bright and clear. Tracey and I arrived in Oxford in time to see the crowds gather on Magdalene Bridge to welcome the 1st May. We were in good time to see the student festivities from the previous night, and join in the banter. The sights you see!! More of Masons Apron arrived at Rose Lane and we waited together for the bells to ring out at 6am and the choir to begin. We were very glad of our new fleeces, it was chilly. A hush fell over the waiting crowds, who by now were back as far as the traffic lights. The voices of the choir drifted into the clear skies and we listened together. A huge cheer went up at the end and we made our way to our first dance spot. The mood was jovial with a good crowd of spectators. Masons danced well, taking turns with other sides. We moved on to another dance spot joining Adderbury to finish our session before breakfast. Dancing over and we made our way to St. Edwards for breakfast. The sun shone through the large windows as we sat together mulling over the mornings events, nobody in any hurry to move. A vote of thanks was given and that seemed to herald a cue to sing. Several sides broke into traditional May morning song and we all joined in. It was a fitting end to a magical morning. Thank you  Sarah