On Saturday, in Abingdon, we will witness ‘The Ancient Ceremony of Electing the Mayor of Ock Street‘.

This involves a day of dancing by Abingdon Traditional Morris Dancers, and visiting teams, around Abingdon.

The ballot box is placed outside the Brewery Tap between 10am and 4pm. Residents and businesses on Ock Street (and developments adjoining Ock Street) are eligible to vote. Voting cards are delivered on the evening beforehand (Friday 19th June).

2015 Candidates
Mr Harry Knight – The reigning Mayor of Ock Street
Mr Roger Cox – Former Mayor of Ock Street between 2007-2013
Mr Duncan Brown – Former Mayor of Abingdon in 2010.

The Elected Mayor will then be processed around Abingdon. The final dance will take place is in front of the Abingdon County Hall sometime between 7-8 pm.