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1st May 2012 - May day in Padstow.

The sun shines and music fills the streets as Padstow's Obby Oss's welcome May Day.

The musicians play and the supporters sing the Day song.

Unite and unite and let us all unite,
For summer is acome unto day,
And whither we are going we will all unite,

Padstow Obby Oss - © Ian Foster / fozimage

In the afternoon the Old Oss and Blue Oss leave their respective stables and make their way to the maypole, where they meet up.

Padstow Obby Oss - © Ian Foster / fozimage

The square is full of musicians Oss supporters and spectators who watch and sing as the Oss's dance around the maypole.

Padstow Obby Oss - © Ian Foster / fozimage

After a while the Red Oss moves out of the square.

Padstow Obby Oss - © Ian Foster / fozimage

Posters around the town ask the town to "Greet the Day".

Padstow Obby Oss - © Ian Foster / fozimage

Padstow Obby Oss - © Ian Foster / fozimage

Padstow Obby Oss - © Ian Foster / fozimage

Padstow Obby Oss - © Ian Foster / fozimage

The Blue Oss Master of Ceremonies is Edward "Teddy" Ballard.

Padstow Obby Oss - © Ian Foster / fozimage

Padstow Obby Oss - © Ian Foster / fozimage

The Blue Oss leaves the square and the musicians and supporters make their way to the parish church.

Padstow Obby Oss - © Ian Foster / fozimage

Padstow Obby Oss - © Ian Foster / fozimage

Padstow Obby Oss - © Ian Foster / fozimage

Padstow Obby Oss - © Ian Foster / fozimage

Padstow Obby Oss - © Ian Foster / fozimage

The church is packed as we await the arrival of the Blue Oss.

Padstow Obby Oss - © Ian Foster / fozimage

Padstow Obby Oss - © Ian Foster / fozimage

Padstow Obby Oss - © Ian Foster / fozimage

Padstow Obby Oss - © Ian Foster / fozimage

The Blue Oss dances in the aisles.

Padstow Obby Oss - © Ian Foster / fozimage

The bluebells are out at Prideaux Place.

Padstow Obby Oss - © Ian Foster / fozimage

All images © Ian Foster / fozimage