CLIFTON folk are working to revive a tradition that lasted around 100 years.
May Day celebrations on the green in Clifton village were held from 1908 to 2009.
And now a group of residents are looking to set the maypole up again – applying for funding in time for May Day next year.
Mark Fraser, who was born and raised in Clifton, is leading the group and wants the celebrations to take place in Central Park, Southchurch Drive, Clifton.
The 37-year-old retail manager said: "I know it's going to be a headache, I'm going to be spending a lot of time on it, but it's all worth it in the end.
"I lived in the house facing the green where they took place when I was young. It was our highlight of the year, it was great."
The traditional celebrations in Clifton Village included voting for a May Day queen as well as many stalls and activities.
"It was just a big highlight, a great day out," said Mr Fraser.
"It's something that must come back, I'm sick of hearing about all the negatives, let's start looking for the positives.
"It's not as bad as you think, it's a lovely community – we can pull people in together and celebrate that."
And Mr Fraser said he already had massive support for the plans.
"I've opened up a Facebook page and hundreds of people have joined. I've had messages of support, people offering to pick up litter or blow up balloons. Someone's even offered to sew the bunting."
Mark is beginning to make contact with local businesses and people who can offer grants but is also looking for volunteers to help with the plans.
He said: "I don't want it to be an occasion where people have to pay a lot of money to come and enjoy themselves. We need as many people to volunteer."
He added: "So far we have a confirmed total of 74 stalls willing to take part in 2014.
"I'm more than happy to organise as much as I can but I need to know other people's strengths to help out."
One of the most important features of the event will be the dance around the maypole and Dovecote School in Greencroft has donated the use of theirs.
Clifton North councillor Roger Steel said: "I do support community initiatives and volunteers from the local area.
"I think it would add another event for the benefit of the local residents and the community.
"I'm all in agreement with local initiatives to bring the community together. I have been involved in local community initiatives such as the Wilford village bonfire event and I'd be willing to give any help I could."
Lilian Greenwood, MP for Nottingham South, pledged her support for the idea.
She said: "There's a long tradition of May Day celebrations in Clifton and lots of happy memories.
"It is a great thing to revive the festival, bringing the community together and I would be happy to support the plans."
