For oh, for oh, the hobby horse is forgot (but Merry Beltane anyway)

Sadly, and for the second year running, the Padstow 'Obby 'Oss is not appearing today. It would have been a splendid day for it, too - cool sun with a breeze.

Still, Beltane is here nonetheless. So have a great day, one and all. I'd love to quote you the Padstow May Song, but it's frowned upon outside its own context and home. So here's an offering by Thomas Dekker (from The Shoemaker's Holiday)

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