Dance out with Ridgeway clog and Rising Phoenix Morris from LA!  Spot the visitors!  Mind you how anyone could concentrate with the smell of Thai food wafting everywhere!  I’m told the food is good!  Maybe a Christmas visit to this lovely country pub? 

Emma reveals her darker side!

A glorious summer evening with dear friends Old Speckled Hen!

Back from an exceptional weekend in Towcester – a great weekend of dance food and fellowship – great weather, great dance sides, great food, great hosts (esses), great venues and great value – many thanks

I have no idea who took this sneaky shot – but must explain – Oliver was worn out from playing and I was empathising with him!  Plus it’s tough being his tour manager, beer buyer and dad!

First Stop Brackley – Blackheath Morris kick us off – with a joke before each dance – How many members of the Morris Ring does it take to change a lightbulb?

Change!!!    Meanwhile we are pictured with the Mayor! Queen’s Oak our delightful joint hosts (esses)

Morris kit 1 one – a bell pad  Stockport Morris Barbara thinks we’re on a fashion shoot!

Morris kit 2 – Socks and assorted curtain material!!  Wrigley Head

Wharf distillery – Dogs!

And Dacre and Mr Gumby and son!

Morris kit 3 – a hat

Morris kit 4 – sticky things! North West

Morris kit 5 –  A ‘Lagerphone’ without a drop of lager being spilled!  Lead musician for the day takes time out to be a yoof!

One for Barbara who says piccies rarely flatter her! Thanks to her and Charlotte, Barbara, Mick

and Jim who kept Oliver company musically.  

Don’t ask – although I know you will!

Can we gather round at the lock on Sunday for a photo – all facing the same way! Phoenix Morris!

Admiring fellow dancers!  Country Gardens!

With thanks to Charlotte – she knows why!!