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Squire of The Ring's Capers No 4

29 September 2013

Well, Australia seems a distant memory, good though it was, it was followed with the amazing Day of Dance in Exeter on 20th April, where we enjoyed good weather, good company and great dancing. More good weather on May Day at Totnes, and quite a change to see the castle in the dry!

17 July 2013

The American Travelling Morrice will hold its 38th annual summer tour in the Yorkshire Dales and Lake District from July 26th to August 3rd, based in Sedbergh, and will dance in 40 different locations in the surrounding area.

Fools & Beasts Unconvention 2013

25 October 2013 to 27 October 2013

This year's Unconvention wil the the weekend of 25th - 27th October and based at 142nd Fulwood Scout Hut, 551 Fulwood Road, Sheffield, SOUTH YORKSHIRE S10 3QH , and will involve workshops, Saturday City Centre walking tour and more tba! The Feast is planned to be at the Fulwood Inn Hotel. Plus the AGM of course - your chance to have your say!

4 June 2013

At a ceremony in Sheffield on Saturday during a day of dance organised by Harthill Morris, Pudsey Bear was presented with a cheque for £10,000 by Peter Halfpenney on behalf of the Joint Morris Organisations. The money had been collected by Morris dancing sides from all over the country during the past year.

29 May 2013

For the first time in the 600 year history of Morris dancing, Morris sides across the country have combined efforts to raise money for a national charity. As a result, BBC Children in Need will benefit to the tune of £10,000.

The late Michael Blanford - funeral arrangements

22 May 2013

Michael Blanford, a past member and good friend of so many Ring sides both here and overseas, died in Medway Maritime hospital on May 7^th. His funeral will be held at the Medway Crematorium, Robin Hood Lane, Chatham, Kent on Thursday May 30th at 1pm.

20 May 2013

Following a public invitation by Robin Springett, Squire of the Morris Ring, at the Adelaide Ring Meeting, we have now received Perth Morris Men’s application to join the Morris Ring.

9 May 2013

The Squire's report of the Ring Meeting hosted by Adelaide Morris Men 5,6 and 7 April 2013

Jigs ... some thoughts

4 April 2013

We have added to our "For Sides" section a new "Jigs Aide Memoire" which we hope will give more dancers more confidence in the performance of this noble art.

7 February 2013

Damien Barber, Artistic Director of the ever popular The Lock In dance extravaganza, has written to say a big thank you note to all the Morris sides displaying at each of their past and upcoming venues. He shouldn't be surprised - few Morris sides would miss an invitiation to a lock in!

6 February 2013

Voting for Classic FM's Hall of Fame closes next week and with it our last chance to reflect the importance of British folk and dance music in this year's poll.

6 February 2013

Harthill raised over £3000 performing The Derby Tup Mumming play in the Sheffield area.

30 January 2013

Were you a White Rose Morris Man?

29 January 2013

Robin Springett, the current Squire of The Morris RIng reflects on his festive season.

Jigs Weekend: 18 - 20th January 2013 - CANCELLED

18 January 2013

The Jigs weekend has had to be cancelled because of the weather conditions

Squire of The Morris Ring Gambia Appeal

21 December 2012

Squire of The Morris Ring, Robin Springett has recently returned from visiting a family in the Gambia that he and his wife Julia have supported for over 12 years. Could you be a sponsor too?

Ivor Allsop - RIP

21 November 2012

It is with great sadness that we must inform you of the passing of Ivor Allsop, past Squire of the Morris Ring 1978-80, an expert on Sword Dancing and a true giant of the Morris world. Ivor's contribution will be long remembered and he will not be easily replaced. His life was celebrated on Monday 19th November at Grenoside crematorium, where the following eulogy was delivered on behalf of The Morris Ring.

28 October 2012

The programme for the weekend has now been finalised (possibly)
Over 30 assorted Fools, Beasts and their keepers will be on display together with very tolerant local Morris teams

25 October 2012

The King's Morris of King's Lynn, Norfolk have been featuring large in the media.

25 October 2012

After the high of dancing in as the new Squire of The Morris Ring, Robin Springett finds time to reflect.

17 Apr	JMO DoD Liverpool is now rescheduled
4 Jun	Thaxted Morris Weekend
24 Jul	Plymouth Morris Mayflower Morris Muster Marine Ring Meeting Postponed from 2020
21 Aug	The Saddleworth Rushcart Ring Meeting - Postponed until 2021
25 Sep	Peterborough Morris Cathedral City Day Ring Meeting (Postponed from 2020)

Squire of The Ring's Capers No 4

The American Travelling Morrice Tour in the Yorkshire Dales And Lake District

Fools & Beasts Unconvention 2013

Pudsey Benefits From Morris Dancing

PUDSEY BEAR AND MATTHEW KELLY SALUTE MORRIS FUNDRAISERS

The late Michael Blanford - funeral arrangements

Australia’s oldest Morris side applies to join the Morris Ring

Back From Down Under - With a New Ring Side Recruited.

Jigs ... some thoughts

The Lock In Show Bowled Over

Classic FM Hall of Fame 2013

The Derby Tup Mummers

White Rose Morris Men to celebrate 60 years

Squire’s Capers 2

Jigs Weekend: 18 - 20th January 2013 - CANCELLED

Squire of The Morris Ring Gambia Appeal

Ivor Allsop - RIP

Fools & Beasts Unconvention Final Programme

The King's Morris - on Television, in the Press everywhere!

Robin Springett on high ...

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