Summary: Issue 10
Published: Summer 1997
Editor: Vince Rutland

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Table of contents

• Surf on to find The Nut on The NET
• DERT
• Keeping the Tradition Alive
• Rapper reaches new heights in Norway
• Steve Marris – the man who made it possible
• White Star in Belgium
• Arwen Heaton looks at Beer and Rappering
• SALLYPORT AND THE BEAST
• Meet the Team: Thrales Rapper, London
• The Return of Rappin’ About 
• Top marks? Not likely – it’s bottom marks for you 
• And What of the Rest
• A Rapper(ish) Crossword
• “Sword Afternoon” for Whitby programme
• Rapper at Sidmouth
• 25 Years of East Saxon
• What I did in my Holidays
• Letters
• Bettying American-style (or lack of it)
• Memories of an Earsdon Old Boy
• An East Kent Coalfield Tour
• A North East Tour – the final part in George Wallace’s series visits Earsdon
• A Spectacular Move for Festival

Summary

Issue 10 of The Nut (Summer 1997) mixes reflection, expansion, and practical news during a period of consolidation for rapper sword dancing. A major theme is transition: the sudden death of sword-maker Steve Marris prompts heartfelt tribute and concern about future sword supply, underlining his central role in the revival.

The issue also marks The Nut’s move onto the internet, widening communication within the rapper community. Event coverage includes early details of DERT ’98, the return of “Rappin’ About”, international touring (notably Norway and Belgium), youth and women’s teams, and a substantial history piece celebrating 25 years of East Saxon Sword, blending humour, memory, and continuity.