A massive thank you to all those who supported me and to Clayton for his continued support as treasurer going forward. I look forward to serving the Morris Ring as its squire elect and squire over the next three years and to seeing as many events, sides and dancers as possible.
I am a member of Anker, First Class Stamp Appalachian, Dolphin, Knightlow
and Hinckley Bullockers. I have been involved with morris and The Ring for nearly fifty years
– as a spectator until I went to university and then I got involved.
I joined Portland Poklers North West team – first to play, then as dancer and eventually
foreman. I also learnt step clog, joined Touchwood Appalachian and became a musician for Dolphin Morris Men. Moving to Nuneaton, I joined Anker Morris and Hinckley Bullockers as musician and First-Class Stamp as a dancer.
I organised Anker’s Ring meeting in 2015 and, for four years, have been Anker’s squire. I am
now their Bagman.
I teach the dance at First Class Stamp and run Appalachian workshops at the festivals they
attend. I was instrumental in the team moving to the Ring. They danced in in 2019 – the first
mixed side to become full members. I also play for Knightlow and have recently taken over running Hinckley Bullockers.
Emma Melville
Squire Elect
I was part of the Squire’s commission looking into constitutional change and relevance. I
believe the Ring should maintain traditions and standards while evolving to survive in the
modern world and engaging the next generation. Co-operation and positive relationships with the JMO are important and something I can maintain.
Morris, to me, is entertainment, joy and fellowship – a community and family which is a major part of my life. I feel this immersion and enjoyment makes me ideal to lead the Ring into the future.