Editorial

This edition, as many others, has been plagued with the usual round of technical difficulties, and unforeseen disasters, however, here we are …….. .

I must apologise in advance for articles not included in this issue. In particular for the Key figures in the Morris article supplied by Ian Craigs and Chris Metheral of High Spen, this was the main technical difficulty, and I assure you it will be published in the next issue. For others who are still waiting for their submissions to appear in print, please be patient, they will.

As this is the post AGM issue, it can of course not go without a mention ……… So nice to see so many sides attending, and blessed by good weather, a great weekend. I was lucky enough to be teamed up with Red Stags on the Saturday tour, which was nice, as not knowing too many people this time, and not dancing, it was good to be with some familiar company. Although only acquaintances, they all made me feel very welcome, and it was with great sadness that I received the news of David Pritchards death.
Thanks to Andy Anderson for his obituary.

In this issue: Presidents Prologue Janet Dowling’s last stand. Farewell from our President.
General, Beth Neill, Secretary also bids a fond farewell.
Financial Services: Reminders for the New year from Rachel Pinkney
Archive Adrian Williams has his first inclusion as the new Archive Officer, reviewing Lancashire Bonds by Alan & Les Bonds, a copy of which is lodged with the archive.
Notation From Rhian Collinson this issue, a North West dance for 6 people, courtesy of Trefor Owen.
Dome Update. Janet Dowling keeps you up to date with Morris and the Dome doings. She will continue to do this into the New Year.
Survey Time: Janet Dowling is once again conducting a survey on the age of us Morris Dancers, an update on the one carried out four years ago, together with information requested on animals, beasts mascots, alive or not.
Gift Rapper: AGM Report.
Doc Rowe Collection:Jane Marsh & Steve Cunio have sent information about this amazing collection, which currently finds itself homeless.
Knockhundred Shuttles at the London Palladium.
Flashback: A report from Sidmouth ’99.
New Committee Members
Scarborough Fayre 2000.
See you all next year!

Jude Barrett

Morris Federation Winter 1999

Table of contents

Presidents Prologue
Obituary-David Pritchard
Editorial
General
Finance
Archive
Notation
Notice board
Morris in the Dome
Survey
Gift Rapper AGM Report
Doc Rowe Collection
Any Other Business
Knockhundred Shuttles
Flashback
New Committee members
Scarborough Fayre