I know the Padstow people.

If you dont like it do let them know and they will tell you.

It is not good manners to talk behind peoples backs.

'Who do you think you are?' is the attitude it tends to engender.

And Sod off

There is absolutely nothing racist in the activities in Padstow and to imply such is to to cast a slur on a communty which is how divisions occur and maybe this thread was begun as a 'flamer'

The tunes that these good people play on their accordions and drums as they pass from pub to pub demanding money -with menaces i.e. give us money or we'll stay and play some more!! are well known, popular and now fairly recogniseable!!!

Its a close knit communty, rarely found these days and very protective and proud of their trads so outside interference is not always welcome, as they say.

Anyone moving to the area finds it very difficult to be accepted.

Do they need educating? or is it the way we all act.Is Padstow a microcosm. If you go into someones home you may not agree with what goes on so do keep yourself to yourself.

All decent Padstonians will heed and listen and no doubt will adapt.

At least they celebrate, share a communty spirit and have something to offer.

No slot machines in penny arcades there -yet, just overpriced retaurants.

May day this year will be celebrated not on the 1st , because it falls on a Sunday, therefore celebrations will take place on Monday 2nd May.

That fact says much for the respect of the town.

The day is for Padstonians many of whom return for the day, but visitors are always welcome.

Little Lise??? or Little Eyes. Why isnt it another Cornish Anthem!!!

Well it is now.

We all absorb influences from different cultures, I play a guitar.

Storm over? teas gone cold.

'Going to build a mountain'