Oak Apple was on down at Wishford this weekend, so Meg and I decided to go down and see the fun, and when I told Jeani we were off to it, she and hubby Martin decided to come down and take a look as well, the weather wasn't very good, which was a shame after all the lovely sunshine we had the day before, but that's what usually happens in this country :). So after getting rained on for a while, they decided to head for home, we stalwarts of tradition stayed on...to see the Morris Men, and the Maypole dancing etc. and of course, enjoy the cold beer on offer! it was while going for a beer, me and Meg ran into my ex wife, Dianne, and her friend Mandy, it was the first time we'd spoken face to face for a long time, very nice to see her and have a hug and a chat, and to see her happy and well, and she did win the best scarecrow presentation in the village...take a look...
This was made by Di with the able assistance of grandchildre Jessica, Max and Billy. The children seemed to be having great fun at the fete, Jessica folk dancing with the school, and Max and Billy having a competition to see who could spread icecream the furthest :)
Oak Apple is a long standing tradition in Great Wishford, celebrated every year at the end of May, I went to it first back in 1968, then '69, '70, '71 and 1972 when the village was absolutely thronged with people, last year was my first time back, and again this year...if you want to know what's it all about, you can get a small idea from this entry inWikipedia though it doesn't come anywhere near describing the fun.
It's well worth going along to Salisbury cathedral on Oak Apple day to see it, and the fete is still enjoyable even if it does rain...I'll certainly be there again next year!
