Dancers celebrate May Day in every parish

Jersey lillies
The Jersey Lilies have danced in every parish to celebrate May Day [BBC]

The island's all-female Morris dancing troupe have performed in every parish to celebrate May Day.

Jersey Lilies started at Le Hocq at 06:00 BST on Wednesday, finishing at about 17:00 BST in Liberation square.

Lynne Cook, one of the group, said the day went well and the dancers had a spring in their step throughout the events.

"It's an old English, Pagan, May Day tradition," she said.

"We've been doing it for quite a few years over here and we enjoy it."

Constable Andy Jehan was in the crowd watching near St John's Parish Hall.

He said: "I think it's great - a great community event.

"There are quite a few people here watching and despite the weather the dancers are carrying on regardless."

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