Pilgrim Morris Men are 30 years old this year and celebrated the occasion in Guildford in the company of nine other morris sides: Mayflower, New Esperance, Hook Eagle, Ringheye, Windsor, Fleur-de-Lys, Hammersmith, Poynton Jemmers and Rampant Rooster

	Saturday, 20th July 2002
	There were so many sides that we were divided into two groups. In the morning our group had the coach tour, where first stop was Godalming. Here's Mayflower Morris kicking off the proceedings. Mayflower were particularly good to us when they found out that we had only three dancers. With more than a little help from them we managed to do some dances for eight.
	You can tell this was taken at the beginning of the day - notice that his makeup is still complete and her face is still un-smudged!
	Here's Hook Eagle demonstrating their heavy sticking. The running order meant that we always came on straight after them and the ground was always covered in splinters of wood.
	After two dances each in Godalming we moved on to the pretty village of Shere where we managed to hold up quite a lot of traffic. Here we are, Ringheye, full-flight in Scarborough Hop.
	Then we were back on the coach to Guildford and lunch. This is what happens after you've got hot while dancing and / or kissed too many girls.
	Mayflower enjoying themselves outside the Friary shopping centre.
	Hook Eagle showing willing again outside the Electric Theatre.
	The flying feet of Windsor Morris.
	At last we get to see the birthday boys.
	A cheery wave from the Windsors
	And Pilgrim again, getting warm outside the Friary.
	The Evening
	Despite the oppressive heat, we all had great fun at the ceilidh...
	...with the excellent Committee Band and their caller Nick Walden.
	After the ceilidh it was time for beer and pickles - can I interest anyone in a pickled sprout?
	Sunday, 21st July 2002
	Hammersmith Morris have a reputation for excellent dancing and here's why.
	The Hammers again
	And here's their musicians. The guy at the back is Nick, who called at the ceilidh. I don't know the name of the guy in front but I reckon that I've seen him before - about 18 years ago at a Basildon Great Oaks weekend!
	New Esperance always managed to do something original.
	And this lot produced a lovely sound...
	...while the Poynton Jemmers danced Mobberley.

We all had a great time thanks to the excellent work behind the scenes from Pilgrim. Many thanks to all those who put in so much work. The food was particularly good - thank you Jane and Richard.