About this issue of "Rattle Up My Boys"

Summary: Series 9 Issue 2

Published: Summer 2000

Editor: Trevor Stone

Summary

The World Millennium Sword Spectacular was a significant international event despite initial funding delays and bad weather. It featured teams from various countries performing traditional sword dances. The event was well-organized and included a conference and workshops. The UK teams, often overshadowed by international teams, also played a crucial role. The event was a blend of old and new, with newcomers like Velocirapper from the USA impressing the audience. The organizers and participants’ efforts made the event memorable, with hopes for future gatherings.

Featured sides

Newcastle Kingsmen; Airey Hill School (Morris); Brompton Scorpers; Carlisle Sword Morris and Clog Dancers; Castleford Sword Dancers; Clydeside Sword and Step Dancers; Coventry Morris Men; Flamborough Longsword; Fylingthorpe School; Gift Rapper; Goathland Plough Stots; Green Velvet Outlaws; Handsworth Traditional Sword Dancers; Horwich Prize Medal Morris Men; Lockwood School – Boosbeck; Mabel Gubbins Rapper; Mr. Leslie’s Rapper; Northgate Rapper; Pengwyn Rapper; Ryburn Longsword; Ryknild Rapper; Sallyport Sword Dancers; Seven Stars Sword and Step Dancers; Shaun the Sheep Rapper; Snark Rapper; Southport Sword; Stevenage Sword; Stone Monkey Sword Dancers; Sullivan’s Sword; Thrale’s Rapper; White Rose Longsword; Wype Doles Longsword

Featured events

World Millennium Sword Spectacular; Whitby Competitive Dance Festival; Half Lent celebrations in Antwerp; Sword Spectacular conference and workshops; Eglish Folk Dance Song Society Christmas Carol Concert at Cecil Sharp House

Citation

#Editor: Trevor Stone
#Citation: Rattle Up My Boys (RUMB), 9(2),

#rattleupmyboys #rattleupmyboys_s9.2

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