Summary: Issue 13
Published: Autumn 1999
Editor: Vince Rutland

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Table of contents

• The Editor’s bit
• DERT in the Dome!
• Gripping climax to DERT 99
• Gay Blades strut the “schtick”
• The Rapper Sword Dances at Newcastle
• Sallyport at 30 – some views through the haze
• North America and back – in 24 hours!
• Northgate Go To Glastonbury
• Who’s this at the Miners’ Gala?
• Are these the origins of Rapper?
• Early days in Murton 
• The formation of the King’s College, Newcastle, Morris Men
• Rollicking Rapper
• The Art of the Kingsmen Anecdote
• Rappin’ About
• Letters
• YOU are invited ¢o the World Millennium Sword Spectacular

Summary

Issue 13 of The Nut (Autumn 1999) captures a landmark moment as rapper sword dancing closes the millennium with confidence and ambition. Central is an in-depth report on DERT ’99 in Newcastle, praised for its friendly atmosphere, strong showing by new teams, and memorable return of the historic Cowan Trophy. The issue also looks ahead to DERT 2000, dramatically announced for the Millennium Dome at Greenwich, and previews the World Millennium Sword Spectacular.

Alongside event coverage are historical reflections, notably the earliest Kingsmen photograph, lively team news, and international perspectives, reinforcing the sense of a thriving tradition poised to step boldly into the 21st century.