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In the new look Spring issue there are six pages dedicated to Roy Dommett CBE, filled with memories and pictures from throughout his life. In addition, there is exciting news from Fool’s Gambit on their involvement in the ‘Banks of Green Willow’ project, some excerpts from the Morris Federation’s 40th anniversary exhibition, “I didn’t know women were allowed to do that!”, plus the usual roundup of morris and traditional dance activities, including a significant number of birthday celebrations.

View and download: FedExtra Spring 2016 (6Mb)

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04: Welcome to the Spring issue: a message from the editor
04: Contact your committee: details of how to get in touch
05: President’s prologue: an overview of what the Morris Fed offers its members
06: Roy Dommett remembered: a tribute from Fleet Morris, by Denise Allen
09: Roy’s legacy: 40 years of Fleur de Lys ladies morris and Invicta Morris
10: Memories of Roy: short stories and anecdotes by Barbara Butler
12: High Spen Success: first place win at the North East Rapper Competition
12: 35 years of Mason’s Apron: looking back and celebratory plans for 2016
13: Ossett Beercart: Wakefield Morris prepare for the third festival on 3-5 June
14: Banks of Green Willow: Fool’s Gambit celebrate Cecil Sharp’s demonstration team
15: Eccleston Heritage Clog: enjoyment, fun and determination from Year 6
16: “I didn’t know women were allowed to do that!”: a photo exhibition of the Morris Fed
18: 30 years of Ditchling Morris: 2015 was a busy year, some memories in pictures
19: Garlands and Maypoles with Jerusalem Jammers in and around Leicester: in pictures
20: 25 years of Hook Eagle Morris: the key to happiness is music, exercise, & friends
21: Wassail! Three accounts of fruit-based January celebrations
22: Eccleston Heritage Clog remember when it all began: thoughts & challenges
23: Legacy Morris: what will happen to your morris ‘stuff’ when you pass away?
23: Money, money, money: ideas needed for projects to help young dancers
24: 25 years of Maybe Morris: the weekend of dance in Arundel was a highlight of 2015
25: Obituary – John Thomas: Rose and Castle Morris founder member, since 1977
27: Paul White’s Diary: new members and Cornish wassail with Cat’s Eye Morris
28: Morris Federation Day of Dance and AGM: info about our annual event

The leading article by incoming Newsletter Editor, Sam Ross, is tinged with sad news of the passing of Roy Dommett, without whose knowledge and inspiration many of us would never have shared with him the ‘Joy of Morris’. Fortunately Roy was able to witness the celebration of the 40th Anniversary of The Morris Federation at the Bath Day of Dance. Several teams have carried our morris traditions beyond our shores – as far afield as Alaska and India. Reports of these trips and other visits to Europe appear in this issue, together with articles about some spectacular events in this country.

View and download: Newsletter Winter 2015 (6Mb)

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Amazing Headbangers and a Geometrical Hedgehog are just two of the more unusually titled articles in this edition of the newsletter. There are the regular features such as Paul White’s Diary and accounts of anniversaries and trips, and a return of the interview feature. Plus, a wealth of photographs – has your side been caught on camera? For anyone not yet booked into the Fools and Beasts Unconvention please note that there is a new contact address only in this on-line edition of the newsletter.

View and download: Newsletter Autumn 2015 (7Mb)

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The 40th anniversary of The Morris Federation features prominently in this issue, together with signficant anniversaries from other sides. Our Notation Officer describes how to access some of tremendous amount of material now available, and some of the tasks still to be undertaken. There’s also a good mix of interesting articles on a range of subjects – dancing for the internment of Richard III, a beer named after a morris side, a bureaucratic nightmare from Cyprus – and many more.

View and download: Newsletter Summer 2015 (5Mb)

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