Wassail at Sandford. Pictures by Neil Phillips Photos and Film
What a fabulous time Mendip Morris had, hosted by Rebhexen in Ettlingen, celebrating Fasching. We joined the Faschingumzug (parades) in Konstanze and Ettlingen - and danced til we dropped! Many thanks to all concerned.
Morris Federation Day of Dance, Exeter 22 March 2023
Our musicians are now officially "The Best Band in the Land"
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Word has it that the dancers turned up as well
Upton-upon-Severn Folk Festival, May 2023
First Thursday dance-out of 2023 - The Railway, Yatton
And the First apperance of our Somerset Golden Dragon
For the avoidance of doubt, the Dragon now arriving at Platform Two is indeeed a Dragon, and NOT a Wyvern!
Hoping that somebody took some pictures at The Plough or The Golden Lion, Wrington?
Somebody?
Anybody?
The Swan, Rowberrow, with Chalice Morris Men
A wonderful day with Kights of King Ina at Wimbourne Minster Folk Festival.
The Ship, Redcliffe Bay, Portishead. With Isca Morris
Clevedon, featuring The Moon, Venus and Cardiff
Bishop Sutton with Somerset Morris
A decidedly damp Buxton Festival
The Cottage, Bristol Harbourside
Sidmouth Festival - on the Seafront
Emma and Jess Won the John Gasson Solo Jig Competion!
Of course Drew and Theo would have won if Emma and Jess had stayed at home
The JMO 2023 National Day of Dance in Bath
Mendip performed "Priddy Fair" (Kirtlington Style) outside Bath Abbey during the inaugural show.
Later in the day, much danced and somewhat tired, we were back at the starting venue.
AGM 2023
The Outgoing Squire presents the Mike Hebden Trophy to Debs Redman
Allan Green Hands over as Squire to Chris Parfitt
Dartington Morris invited us to their (first?) Ale at Rattery, Devon. A fantastic evening, which makes us think we should resurrect the Mendip Christmas Ale next year.
And finally, the inevitable Boxing Day in The Plough
Last gig of 2022
Boxing Day 2022
Squire Elect and Immediate Past Squire doing what they do best in the off-season
So much for the Official pictures of the 2023 Wassails
Now here's what really happened
Debs at Upton
In the Papers Again!
Peter Westmoreland's 90th Birthday Party
Team in action at Wimbourne
Royal Bath and West Show 2023
Chepstow with Cardiff Morris and Widders Morris
Clevedon Seafront with Stroud Morris
The Squire presents Sandie with her badges!
The Queen Vic at Priddy - Cam Valley MM dancing with two of Mendip in disguise. LBR notwithstanding
The very last practice session of the season was held in the car park behind "The Ship and Castle" (or whatever it calls itself this week) due to the practice hall being locked shut.
The Plough, however, was not shut. It never shuts.
A notable event at Buxton - apart from the rain - was what was probably Mendip's first ever all-ladies set at major performance.
The Cottage, Bristol Harbourside. Which actually ran out of Butcombe Bitter while we were there. Nothing to do with Mendip of course.
A Winning Day at Sidmouth
The amazing Alan Courtney has published loads of Photos of Sidmouth Festival, including a set of Emma and Jess and one of Drew and Theo
And another set of picures from Alan Courtney of the whole side.
Axbridge at a time to be Agreed!
The Rising Sun at Backwell
At Sunset
And the last Thursday spot of the season, as ever, back home to The Plough
Joint Morris Organisations 2023 National Day of Dance in Bath
Wedmore by Candlelight
Boxing Day Wrington
And finally, the inevitable Boxing Day in The Plough (again!)