May Day Celebrations at Sulgrave Manor

The May Queen is crowned by the Brackley Town Mayor

The May Queen is crowned by the Brackley Town Mayor

On a lovely day of bright sunshine, sandwiched between two stormy periods, a large crowd filled the gardens of Sulgrave Manor to celebrate May Day with many traditional events.

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MORRIS DANCING IN THE COURTYARD

 

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THE DOG SHOW

 

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Well groomed…..

 

....and ready to go

….and ready to go

 

Perfect day for a picnic on the lawn

Perfect day for a picnic on the lawn

 

Waiting for the parade

Waiting for the parade

 

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Dog show? Boring. Better things to do!

Dog show? Boring. Better things to do!

 

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One of the judges

 

It's all just so tiring

It’s all just so tiring

 

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Winner - Smiliest face (dog and owner?)

Winner – Smiliest face (dog and owner?)

 

Winner - Dog most like its owner

Winner – Dog most like its owner

 

Winner - Waggiest tail

Winner – Waggiest tail

 

Winning daschunds

Winning daschunds

 

Winner - Golden Oldie

Winner – Golden Oldie

 

Winner - Judge's Choice (though apparently not best pleased!)

Winner – Judge’s Choice (though apparently not best pleased!)

 

 

MAY QUEEN CORONATION

 

May Queen crowned by Brackley Town Mayor. May King crowns himself!

May Queen crowned by Brackley Town Mayor. May King crowns himself!

 

Queen for a year

Queen for a year

 

 

FANCY DRESS

 

Fancy Dress Competitors.....

Fancy Dress Competitors…..

 

....and the winner

….and the winner

 

 

MAYPOLE DANCING

 

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OTHER ACTIVITIES

 

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Only a few weeks old – definitely the youngest visitor

 

 

 

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