Randwick, Gloucestershire

Randwick is a village bordering the market town of Stroud in Gloucestershire, England, the United Kingdom.

It is known locally for its folk traditions such as the Randwick Wap, a celebration of May Day, and its annual pantomime.

[3] The Wap is an annual series of events during spring which culminates in a traditional procession and festival dating back to the Middle Ages.

Various theories exist on how it began, although most villagers believe it was a celebration that followed the completion of building Randwick's parish church.

[5] In 1892, the church officials refused to ring the bells or hold a special collection to mark 'Wap Sunday' and although a mayor was elected, the Wap in its then form had run its course.