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About this issue of "Rattle Up My Boys"

Summary: Series 28 Issue 3 

Published: August 2021

Editor: Jeff Lawson

Citation: Rattle Up My Boys, 28 (3), Aug 2021

Featured in this issue:

  • Back to School (p2)
  • The Peckham Belles (p3)
  • Editorial (p3)
  • As Vikings Danced? (p4-7)
  • Renaat van Craenbroeck’s Speurtocht, part 3 (p7-10)
  • Is anybody out there? (p10-12)

Summary

This issue covers the revival of sword dancing post-COVID-19 lockdowns. Highlights include the Goathland School project, where students prepared for a village fair, and challenges faced by teams in resuming practices. The issue provides historical insights on the Scandinavian influence on sword dancing and discusses upcoming events and the postponement of the Longsword Tournament to 2022. It also includes a request for photographs of the Peckham Belles, a primary school rapper team, and updates from various sword dance teams, making it a valuable resource for enthusiasts and practitioners.

Featured sides

Featured sides in this issue include Southport Swords, Natty Jack, Pateley Sword, Highside, Plough Stots, Kingsmen, Addison, High Spen, Thrales, Tower Ravens, Silver Flame, Shropshire Sharpshins, Oakenyouth, Medlock, Cream Tees, and Stone Monkey.

Featured events

Highlighted events include the Goathland School’s preparation for their local village fair and the North British team’s planned activities. Additionally, the magazine discusses performances at Sidmouth and Broadstairs online festivals, as well as local dance practices in regions such as Goathland, Southport, and Northumberland. 

Citation

#Editor: Jeff Lawson
#Citation: Rattle Up My Boys (RUMB), 28(3),

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