This issue covers the Kirkburton Rapier Dancers’ final performance in Aachen, celebrating long-standing friendship and community ties. The issue highlights various sword dance traditions, including detailed accounts of performances, historical insights, and reflections on the preservation and digitization of dance archives. It also discusses the Goathland Plough Stots’ Archive, efforts to engage younger dancers, and the ongoing documentation of traditional sword dances. This edition provides valuable information for enthusiasts and researchers, emphasizing the cultural significance and community impact of sword dancing.