Discussing tactics is necessary for some if you only play once a year in a 6 a side!

You don't get crowds like this at Lords, it is an occasion to be savoured.

Even the youngest smile their way through the day

Il Presidente (me, that is) shares a joke with the Welshman.

Last Year's NH team - Nobby, Wet weather, Junior, Sav, The Chairman, Mike the Aussie and Clarky.

Exactly the right spirit

Oh yes, I think you get my drift

Although some seemingly watch too much telly!

Some NH blasts from the past share a story or three

Thumbs up from Junior!

But overall, it's a family day even if you have to find someone else's kid to pose with!

It is important to look cool!

It's crucial to capture the action first hand

It's a popular day; how many people do you know? Aah, Spoons has got those socks on again.

Poseurs all!! Bathbun on top - can he hit a ball or what, and Wally & Perky below, a combined age of over 100!!

But as the day wears on, and darkness falls, strange creatures emerge