AS part of the Mazey Day celebrations in Penzance on Saturday a Mock Mayor will be elected.
Here the current mock mayor, Cap'n Fantastic, issues a rallying cry to all in Penzance and beyond.
"Well, mateys. It's benn a twelvemonth sin' I became Mock Mayor of Pensans an' what a year it's been!
"I've been upcountry, in an' around North Wales and the North West of England at various folk and shanty festivals, showin' 'em what Pensans and Mazey is all about!
"Now, bend an ear, me hearties and listen well to what I tell 'e. This Mazey, I want to see Chapel Street full o' good hearted people, willing to up an' stand for your Mock Mayor. 'Tis a prestigious role, an' needs to be taken on by a real Pensans man, or woman to ensure continuity through the year. Prior to my success, Pensans Morris did a sterling job of keeping the profile of Mock Mayor in the public eye. However, I have to admit that when I won, there were only three of us standin'!! This is not good enough!
"This is YOUR festival, please come out in droves and take part! You get free food, too, on Mazey Day!!!!
"Thank 'ee all kindly for your indulgence of an old Sea Dog! Cap'n Fantastic, Mayor of the Quay.
"PS If no one else turns up, I may have to win it again!!!"