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The best pictures of maypole dancing in Oxfordshire
Maypole dancing is a time-honoured tradition featuring a group of children dancing round a pole erected on a village green, often holding colourful ribbons.
Typically performed on May 1, May Day, or at other spring festivals in May, it has long been a tradition which brings together communities.
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It’s also frequently combined with games and fun, like choosing a May Queen, playing games and other festivities.
The origins of May Day are not known, though the earliest records date to the 13th century and the event is thought to predate even that.
This archive picture gallery features maypole dancing from 1908 to the 1980s, in villages across Oxfordshire.
Thames Valley Police has asked for the public’s help in finding Dominic as a neighbouring police force fear for his welfare.
A spokesperson said: “Can you help our colleagues at Warwick Police locate missing man Dominic?
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“He has links to Yarnton.”
Warwickshire Police explained that the 56-year-old has not been seen since Friday morning and has urged anyone with any information to get in touch as soon as possible.
They added that he is around 5 foot 8 inches, has grey hair and is believed to be wearing a blue shirt, blue shorts and brown shoes.
A spokesperson for Warwickshire Police said: “Have you seen Dominic? He was last seen in the Cape Road area of Warwick at around 10.30am yesterday morning (Friday) but has not been seen since.
“Our officers are growing increasingly concerned for the 56-year-old’s welfare and urge anyone who sees him to get in touch.
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“Dominic is described as around 5ft 8” tall, with grey hair and is believed to be wearing a blue shirt, blue shorts and brown shoes.
“He has links to Warwick and Oxfordshire.
“Anyone who sees Dominic or knows where he might be is asked to call 999 quoting incident number 191 of 28 August.”
The Thames Valley Police Abingdon unit arrested a man for “breaching court bail conditions” on Saturday, August 29.
A spokesperson said: “On Saturday, PC Hackett attended reports of a male breaching court bail conditions.
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“With assistance from PC Ellingworth and PC Harvey, the male was arrested. Following a search, a knife was recovered from his possession.”
In a wide ranging update, the force also revealed it had supported in a “concern for welfare incident linked to the night-time economy.
In addition, it had carried out licensing checks across Abingdon with drug wipes used and sent off for testing
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