Its plate day today " The Pitmans Derby" the "Andy Capp Handicap". This was the day when the folk of the mining villages would have a good get together sink a few ales lose a few bob and have a bloody good family day out,maybe visit the hoppings before or even after the races,I remember going there with my mother when I was a young lad....aaaah the memories. Anyway got to thinking, The Plate is still here,are there any traditions that have died out in the area,like picnic day on the front st.