World record attempt for the longest distance morris danced
Dan Petley, squire of Bladder Stick Morris, Plymouth, plans to set the world record with Guinness for the longest distance morris danced. He intends to do this 'double step' with full kit at the Plymouth half marathon on 30th May 2010.He is running/dancing for HeartSWell South West, charity no 1092779. He says "This will raise awareness for the morris" - hopefully not only within the St John's Ambulance!
Let's hope the bells are tied on tight.
Morris dancing for 2012
A quote from an article in the Bristol Evening News:'He was also treated to a display of Morris dancing by youngsters from the Green Shoots Junior Morris Dancers, from Longwell Green Primary School, and Ashley's Rise Junior Morris Dancers, who are based in Horfield.'
For the full article go to Olympic advice for Bristol's 2012 projects
Morris Dancing - Risk Assessment
There has been a lot of discussion about risk assessment on the MDDL recently and in response, we have decided to provide this link to the Morris Ring site. At the last meeting of the Joint Morris Organisations it was agreed that the risk assessment form on the site is freely available for any side to use. It is basic and easy to do and should answer many questions you may be asked to answer if your side is asked to provide a risk assessment before dancing out.Morris on the plinth in Trafalgar Square
Alford Morris Bagman, Patrick Purves, played his melodeon on the plinth in Trafalgar Square from 4am - 5am on Wednesday 8th July 2009.
Or watch the whole performance on the One & Other website.
Who said morris dancing isn't cool?
Children at Longwell Green Primary School are keeping the tradition of morris dancing alive.Gordon Crowther Memorial Staff 2009
The Gordon Crowther Memorial Staff is presented at the Yorkshire coast Weekend of Dance (Scarborough) every year and this year was won by Boggart's Breakfast, active members of Open Morris based in Sheffield.
Congratulations Boggart's Breakfast!