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Post by Dave on Jan 11, 2009 14:03:36 GMT
You will have to make up your own minds if this post is a windup or a genuine oneIt was with shock and horror, that I learned last week on the J.Vine show on BBC radio two that we may soon lose morris dancing for good in this country. Part of the reason is not enough young people see it as cool to be a morris dancer. I always thought it was just more of a country thing, but how wrong I was, it seems in London they have their own morris dancers, who do many displays in the city. There are morris dancing teams all over the country, they are different in some ways, depending on where they are, Only in Devon and Cornwall do the morris dancers use a hobby horse, but all have bells on their legs and use sticks etc. Its not just men, as many ladies also dance as well. I would hate to see morris dancing die out and I'm looking for fellow members to join me in setting up a new group, I'm looking for men and ladies, I already have one member in mind for the role of the hobby horse  So don't be shy, get your names down and lets get it together. I will approach the club to see if we can provide some half time entertainment. Dave R This is a group that dance at Morwellham Quay.     
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Post by chelstongull on Jan 11, 2009 14:13:02 GMT
I heard a similar story that Morris Dancing is dieing out (he was a good bloke, that Morris).
I think Dave with your musical background you should form the Torquay United fans Forum Morris Dancers - I'm sure you would be welcome at most Football grounds.
I would have to (on medical grounds) refrain from this venture.
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Post by Dave on Jan 11, 2009 14:22:25 GMT
You look fit and well enough to me Phil, I know you really want to join I'll have a proper chat about it with you at the next game |
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Post by merse on Jan 11, 2009 14:29:05 GMT
 I am being serious here................................ About twenty three odd years ago I saw a group of Morris Dancers (that most English of pass times) performing at a school fete in Acton W3 who were to a man either ethnically Afro/Afro Caribbean or Asian................the role of the traditional "Black Man" was played by a black guy who had his face whitened by make up. Is there anyone else on here (Ealinggull?) who ever saw these guys performing................they were in their mid to late teens - or any info on them. They were really good Morris Men and certainly knew the game, so they couldn't have been a "one off" and must have performed around the pubs and "village greens" of Middlesex.
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Post by chelstongull on Jan 11, 2009 14:48:40 GMT
You'll be line dancing next ;D
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Post by Dave on Jan 11, 2009 18:47:11 GMT
You'll be line dancing next ;D Line dancing Phil? Do you know how many times I have had to show hotel guests how to do the slosh, then played and sung the music I always used for it,, Beautiful Noise by Neil Diamond |
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Post by stuartB on Jan 12, 2009 21:06:21 GMT
Count me in for the Forum Morris Men!
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Post by Dave on Jan 12, 2009 21:08:20 GMT
Thanks Stuart, only eight more to get, before our first practice |
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Post by aussie on Jan 14, 2009 8:11:40 GMT
Guys your scaring me!
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Post by stuartB on Jan 14, 2009 22:33:30 GMT
don't hold back now, you know you want to join in. dave and I are very sure of our sexuality and have no problem doing this but if you have a problem ........ ;D |
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Post by Dave on Jan 14, 2009 22:36:16 GMT
Stuart I'm sure of mine mate, but as much as i like you, I can't say with hand on heart, that I'm sure of yours  |
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Post by stuartB on Jan 14, 2009 22:38:47 GMT
Stuart I'm sure of mine mate, but as much as i like you, I can't say with hand on heart, that I'm sure of yours ouch!! give us a kiss and I'll explain ;D |
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Post by Dave on Jan 14, 2009 22:47:10 GMT
With posts like that Stuart, you will have midlandstufc believing even more than he does now, that we have turned into a gay forum  |
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Post by Dave on Jan 14, 2009 22:54:55 GMT
Anyway Stuart we now have you,me and Phil (chelstongull) and merse is going to be the hobby horse, Joe Barlow may play the drum, so its coming together, sure we will get a few more names on here soon |
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Post by stuartB on Jan 14, 2009 23:02:39 GMT
Anyway Stuart we now have you,me and Phil (chelstongull) and merse is going to be the hobby horse, Joe Barlow may play the drum, so its coming together, sure we will get a few more names on here soon I'm sure Jon, TUFC01 and Ricardo are up for it but just being a bit coy. Barton downs is a bit quiet on this one. perhaps he's a closet ...... morris man? |
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So don't be shy, get your names down and lets get it together. I will approach the club to see if we can provide some half time entertainment.