Today was Dalton Barracks Open Day. It is a chance for families associated with the barracks and the local community to get together.

There were quite a few different types of ethnic dancing. This group of Bangra dancers invited members of the audience to join in. In this picture I recognise Lorrain Oates (ex Mayor), two army officers, John Flood – Mayor of Didcot, and Elizabeth Drury – local historian. All had a go.

Fom Didcot were members of the bomb disposal team based there at Vauxhall barracks. This gentleman is having ago at controlling one of the bomb disposal robots.

The Chair of the Vale, and Mayor of Abingdon took part in a grog tasting ceremony which included them being given some garlands, and drinking a potion that numbs the lips.

There were lots of displays and stalls, all quite different from what you get at a usual fete or fun-day. Sky divers dropped in flying the flag.

There were also the ceremonial parts, such as the flag raising.

There was a good turnout since England had been knocked out of the World Cup. They would have been playing today. And the weather was fantastic.