Contents

04: Welcome to the Spring issue: a message from the editor
04: Contact your committee: details of how to get in touch
05: President’s prologue: an overview of what the Morris Fed offers its members
06: Roy Dommett remembered: a tribute from Fleet Morris, by Denise Allen
09: Roy’s legacy: 40 years of Fleur de Lys ladies morris and Invicta Morris
10: Memories of Roy: short stories and anecdotes by Barbara Butler
12: High Spen Success: first place win at the North East Rapper Competition
12: 35 years of Mason’s Apron: looking back and celebratory plans for 2016
13: Ossett Beercart: Wakefield Morris prepare for the third festival on 3-5 June
14: Banks of Green Willow: Fool’s Gambit celebrate Cecil Sharp’s demonstration team
15: Eccleston Heritage Clog: enjoyment, fun and determination from Year 6
16: “I didn’t know women were allowed to do that!”: a photo exhibition of the Morris Fed
18: 30 years of Ditchling Morris: 2015 was a busy year, some memories in pictures
19: Garlands and Maypoles with Jerusalem Jammers in and around Leicester: in pictures
20: 25 years of Hook Eagle Morris: the key to happiness is music, exercise, & friends
21: Wassail! Three accounts of fruit-based January celebrations
22: Eccleston Heritage Clog remember when it all began: thoughts & challenges
23: Legacy Morris: what will happen to your morris ‘stuff’ when you pass away?
23: Money, money, money: ideas needed for projects to help young dancers
24: 25 years of Maybe Morris: the weekend of dance in Arundel was a highlight of 2015
25: Obituary – John Thomas: Rose and Castle Morris founder member, since 1977
27: Paul White’s Diary: new members and Cornish wassail with Cat’s Eye Morris
28: Morris Federation Day of Dance and AGM: info about our annual event