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SUMMARY:Talk – “Carnivals\, Contests and Coronations” – Richard Nelson (LIVE on Zoom)
DESCRIPTION:Image: Linotype and Machinery Morris Dancers at Linotype Football Ground 1930\, courtesy Trafford Local Studies Centre \nTalk – “Carnivals\, Contests and Coronations\, a social history of Morris Dancing in Trafford before the second world war” – Richard Nelson\nAlthough there is not a large body of evidence before the twentieth century for morris dancing in the towns in the area that is now Trafford\, Greater Manchester\, it became very popular in the 1920s and 1930s. Huge crowds turned out for lavish carnivals and pageants staged to raise money for health care. Amongst the main attractions at these events were fiercely contested dancing competitions which drew in large audiences to watch morris and entertaining troupes from all over the North West. \nThis illustrated presentation will consider the origins of the morris dancing in Trafford; the different ways in which morris developed in Altrincham (formerly Cheshire) and Stretford (formerly Lancashire); the context for morris dancing in the 1920s and 1930s and the implications of the competitive aspect; what is known about the format of the morris dancing\, and some of the outcomes of research that have intrigued or surprised the presenter. \nApprox timings: Talk – about 1 hour\, followed by Q & A. \nYour host\nAlthough raised in the South\, Richard has lived in Altrincham\, Cheshire for the past thirty-five years. He has been interested in folk music since a teenager and for many years has played in the trio Nelson Peach in folk clubs around the North Cheshire area and further afield at the occasional festival\, as well as for ceilidhs. He was seduced from that world into morris dancing in the current century and dances Cotswold with Thelwall Morris\, Border with Bollin Morris\, and is one of a small band who continue the tradition of performing the unique Lymm Morris dance. He volunteers as a researcher at Trafford Local Studies where he has contributed to a book and to blogs on local history topics. \nTo register\nPlease complete this online form: Register for the Talk – “Carnivals\, Contests and Coronations\, a social history of Morris Dancing in Trafford before the second world war”– Richard Nelson; you will receive a confirmation email immediately (check your spam/junk/promotions folder!).  We will send you a Zoom link a couple of days before the event.  Open to all – you don’t have to be a member of a team in The Morris Federation. \nBuy the Book\nIf the talk has whetted your appetite\, you can purchase a copy of ‘Carnivals\, Contests and Coronations’ here or by visiting Richard’s website www.shuffleback.co.uk where blog posts will keep you up to date with any additional research. \nOptional Donations\nAlternatively\, you can make a donation to Richard’s Fundraiser for The Christie Hospital Charity Fund. The Christie Hospital is dedicated to cancer research care and treatment\, catering for over 60\,000 individuals each year.
URL:https://www.morrisfed.org.uk/event/carnivals-contests-and-coronations-richard-nelson/
LOCATION:Online over Zoom
CATEGORIES:Morris Federation,Workshop
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SUMMARY:Workshop - "Exploiting IT for your Outreach and Marketing" - Brian Kelly (LIVE on Zoom)
DESCRIPTION:Accompanying resources\nThis workshop has taken place.  However for those interested in the topic the following resources related to this workshop are available: \n\nTalk 1 of 3 of ‘Exploiting IT for your Outreach and Marketing”’ – Recap – video of a rehearsal of the talk (19 mins long)\nTalk 2 on “Exploiting IT for your Outreach and Marketing”’ – Making a Short Video – video of a rehearsal of the talk (26 mins long)\nTalk 3 on “Exploiting IT for your Outreach and Marketing”’ – Working Collectively – video of a rehearsal of the talk (24 mins long)\n\nAdditional relevant resources: \n\n“What relevance does OpenAI’s ChatGPT (and other AI writing tools) have for the Morris community?” – video of a talk on ChatGPT\n\nWorkshop – “Exploiting IT for your outreach and marketing” – Brian Kelly\nIncreasing numbers of Morris sides are using digital technologies for marketing purposes\, both for recruiting new dancers and musicians and for making it easier for festivals\, fetes\, etc to find morris dance sides. \nIn a recent Zoom workshop we described how Morris Federation sides are providing rich descriptions of their side and including videos and photos of their side on their profile on the Morris Federation Teamfinder service and how\, if the descriptions are rich and appropriately worded that\, once Google has indexed the profile\, the profile (and videos and images) can be found near the top of Google! \nBut beyond ensuring appropriate words are provided and hosted on a website which is very Google-friendly (so that a search for “I’m looking for a mixed morris side in Dorset” finds your side on the first page of results) we know that video content can communicate the excitement of morris dance more effectively than simply using photographs. \nWe are now seeing how sides are being creative in how they use video (especially ‘short form videos’ less than 2 minutes long) for engaging with users on social media – and the viewing figure are showing how popular such videos may be\, in particular with younger audiences who are potential new recruits. \nThis workshop will review how sides have updated their profile recently and share success stories and ways in which profiles can be improved. \nThe main focus of the workshop will be a demonstration of how to create short form videos using freely-available video editing tools. This will be followed by a discussion on how the morris and traditional dance community can\, collectively\, exploit the potential of digital technologies for outreach and marketing. \nAnd\, as an added bonus\, if time permits we will demonstrate how the ChatGPT AI tool can be used to create publicity material for your side. \nNote if there are any specific (or additional) areas you would like to see covered please complete the Morris Federation: Building on Use of IT for Marketing and Recruitment online form. \nTo register\nPlease complete this online form: Register for the Workshop – “Exploiting IT for your outreach and marketing” – Brian Kelly (LIVE on Zoom); you will receive a confirmation email immediately (check your spam/junk/promotions folder!).  We will send you a Zoom link a couple of days before the event.  Open to all – you don’t have to be a member of a team in The Morris Federation. \nOptional Donations\nOptional donations can be made to the DEC Ukraine – Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal  \nResources\nSee more advice and guidance in the IT Resources: Advice and Support area of the Morris Federation. In particular note: \n\nUpdating Your Morris Federation Teamfinder Profile  – your Morris Federation contact will have access and should updated your side’s profile.\nSurvey: Morris Federation Team Profiles on the First Page of Google contains examples of how sides’ profiles can be found at the top of Google.\n\nIn addition if you did not attend the Workshop – “How Can IT Help Your Side?” – Brian Kelly (LIVE on Zoom) session on 15 January the following recordings of the two main talks were made after the event: \n\n‘How IT Can Help Your Side’ Part 1 of 2: Getting to Top of Google – 25 minutes long\n‘How IT Can Help Your Side’ Part 2 of 2: Exploiting Video – 13 minutes long\n\nYour host\nBrian Kelly is probably best known in the Morris and Rapper world for his performances as a comic character with the Newcastle Kingsmen\, having won many DERT prizes with Chris Pitt and the Kingsmen over 30 years of performing together\, not only at DERT events and festivals including Broadstairs\, Whitby and Sidmouth. Brian has also taken part in overseas trips to folk festivals in places including Holland\, Switzerland\, Italy\, Norway\, Poland\, Bulgaria\, Czechoslovakia\, Hungary and Syria.  \nIn addition to dancing with the Newcastle Kingsmen\, Brian has also danced with a number of other rapper and sword teams including Sallyport Sword\, Black Cap\, Northgate Rapper and Haymarket Rapper\, whom he currently dances with (they’re the experienced and mature dancers and musicians from the Newcastle Kingsmen who are difficult to find\, restricting their performances normally to three weekends a year in towns and cities will good pubs with wooden floors!)  Brian has also danced Cotswold for Green Ginger Morris and\, more recently\, with Wyld Morris. \nDuring his working life\, Brian worked in IT and became known for setting up probably the first university website in the UK (in 1992\, when fewer than 100 companies have published details of their website!). In 1996 he was employed at UKOLN\, University of Bath as UK Web Focus\, a national adviser about the web for UK universities. Brian gave over 400 talks during his time at UKOLN throughout the UK and at conferences around the world.  He particularly remembers attending a conference in Brisbane\, Australia when the technical infrastructure (the ‘page ranking) for a new search engine developed at Stanford University – yes\, it was Google!  \nBrian is now enjoying using his IT and web skills and experiences to support the Morris Federation\, Morris Federation team members and\, through his participation in JMO events\, the wider Morris community.  
URL:https://www.morrisfed.org.uk/event/workshop-exploiting-it-for-your-outreach-and-marketing/
LOCATION:Online over Zoom
CATEGORIES:Morris Federation,Workshop
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SUMMARY:Workshop - "Recruitment Ideas and Experiences" - a JMO event (LIVE on Zoom)
DESCRIPTION:Image by Peter Lomas from Pixabay \nWorkshop – “Recruitment Ideas and Experiences” – a JMO event\nRecruitment is always a hot topic for morris sides/teams. \nThe JMO (*) is hosting a panel from across all 3 morris organisations\, to share their tips and experiences of what has worked well for their team/side.  Each speaker will speak for around 15-20 minutes then time for Q&A before moving on to the next speaker. \nTopics we plan to cover will include: \n\nAnt Veal (Beltane) – Survey of recruitment avenues; Communicating with 20k+ Facebook followers;\nMichael Stimpson (Phoenix) – Recruiting whilst dancing out; Giving talks; Printing cards;\nDan de la Bedoyere (Glastonbury) – Using Facebook Business Suite; YouTube; Tik Tok;\nOllie Simons (Peterborough) – Aims of practising and recruitment drives (setting an event as a target); Associations with other local organisations.\n\nPlease bring your own ideas and experiences to share\, too. \nYour hosts\nAnt Veal of Beltane Border Morris\, a member of Open Morris \nMichael Stimpson of Phoenix Morris\, a member of all 3 morris organisations \nDan de la Bedoyere of Glastonbury Border Morris\, a member of the Morris Federation \nOllie Simons of Peterborough Morris\, a member of the Morris Ring \nTo register\nPlease complete this online form: Register for the Workshop – “Recruitment Ideas and Experiences” – a JMO event; you will receive a confirmation email immediately (check your spam/junk/promotions folder!).  We will send you a Zoom link a couple of days before the event.  Open to all – you don’t have to be a member of a team in The Morris Federation. \nResources\nA summary of the ideas and experiences will be available following the meeting. \n  \n(*) JMO = Joint Morris Organisations
URL:https://www.morrisfed.org.uk/event/jmo-workshop-recruitment/
LOCATION:Online over Zoom
CATEGORIES:JMO,Workshop
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