About this issue of "Rattle Up My Boys"

Summary: Series 18 Issue 2

Published: December 2009

Editor: Andrew Kennedy

Featured in this issue:

  • The Jeu des Pelerins (p1-2)
  • A Cecil Sharp Centenary (p3)
  • What Would Cecil See Now? (p3)
  • The Bampton Weavers’ Dance (p4-7):
    History of the dance
  • The SDU 2009 Longsword Tournament (p8)
  • SDU Newsletter 9 (p9)
  • Midwinter Dancing (p10-11)
  • More from Marbisoux (p12)

Summary

This issue covers the intriguing Jeu des Pelerins dance in Marbisoux and explores the centenary of Cecil Sharp’s visit to Grenoside, with numerous commemorative events planned. Dive into detailed accounts of the Bampton Weavers’ Dance and the SDU 2009 Longsword Tournament, featuring standout performances and award winners. Stay informed about upcoming winter sword dancing events, including Boxing Day and New Year’s Day performances, ensuring you don’t miss out on these traditional celebrations.

Featured sides

Featured sides in this issue include the Grenoside Sword Dancers, Redcar Sword Dancers, Stone Monkey Sword Dancers, Newcastle Kingsmen, Sir Harry’s Sword, Maltby Phoenix Nestlings, and the Handsworth Traditional Sword Dancers. Additionally, the Bampton Weavers, Carlisle Team, and teams from the USA such as Half Moon Sword, Ring of Cold Steel, and Seneca Creek Sword are also highlighted.

Featured events

Notable events include the Cecil Sharp Centenary celebrations in Grenoside, with activities such as “The Traipse” dance tour, the launch of a new DVD, and performances at festivals in Durham, Shepley, and London. The SDU 2009 Longsword Tournament took place in Sheffield, and winter sword dancing events are scheduled across various locations: Harrogate, Bempton, Flamborough, Grenoside, Kirkby Malzeard, Woodhouse, Greatham, Southport, Cleckheaton, Cawthorne, Huddersfield, Monkseaton, Peterborough, Tunbridge Wells, and Goathland.

Citation

#Editor: Andrew Kennedy
#Citation: Rattle Up My Boys (RUMB), 18(2),

#rattleupmyboys #rattleupmyboys_s18.2

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