Summary: Series 24 Issue 1
Published: November 2016
Editor: Jeff Lawson
Featured in this issue:
This issue covers notable sword dancing events and traditions. Highlights include the 50th Boxing Day performance of the Greatham Sword Dance by the Redcar Sword Dancers, the history of the Greatham tradition, and a retrospective on the formation and evolution of the Redcar Sword Dancers. The SDU Longsword Competition’s results are detailed, showcasing performances and achievements from various teams. Additionally, there’s coverage of the Sword Dance Union’s AGM, with discussions on future events, workshops, and the organisation’s goals.
The featured sides in this issue include the Redcar Sword Dancers, Goathland Plough Stots, Flamborough Longsword, Grenoside Sword Dancers, Handsworth Sword Dancers, Highside Longsword, Southport Swords, Spen Valley Longsword, and Sallyport Sword Dancers.
Notable events include covered in this issue the Redcar Sword Dancers’ Boxing Day performance in Greatham, the SDU Longsword Competition in Goathland, and various performances by other sides across locations such as Bempton, Flamborough, Grenoside, Woodhouse, Kirkby Malzeard, Hartlepool, Churchtown, Cleckheaton, and Gateshead. Specific pubs and community centres, including Chennels Bar, Old No 7, The Inn on the Moor, and others, serve as venues for these events.
#Editor:
Jeff Lawson
#Citation:
Rattle Up My Boys (RUMB),
24(1), November 2016
https://www.morrisfed.org.uk/magazines/rumb/series-24-issue-01/
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