Happy birthday, Bakanalia!

We had a lovely day recently on the Great Central Railway, in honour of Bakanalia's 20th birthday. Bare Bones Border Morris and Anstey Royal Chalfont were there too, as well as (obviously!) Bakanalia themselves. Some photos are currently marooned in my camera, but here are some that have escaped. The first one is the massed Bob Ridley dance that ended the day. Thank you to Bakanalia for a lovely day out, and happy birthday!

Morris dancing lessons?

If you have always wanted to have a go, then come along on Monday September 12th to the Swan at Braybrooke, for our open evening. 8 o'clock. Hankies and sticks provided, and no need to dress up!

The Royal Oak, Naseby

First time in Naseby, as far as we can remember, and hopefully not the last. The fields between Market Harborough and the village are the site of the pivotal battle in the English Civil War, an event of great importance on our doorstep.

Changes of plans

As there is a pool tournament in Cold Ashby on Monday 18th July, we will not be dancing there, but instead will be at the Bull's Head, Arthingworth. On Monday 1st August we will be at the Tollemache Arms in Harrington, to accompany their beer festival. We were due to be there the week before, so instead, on Monday 25th July, we will be at the Stag in Maidwell.

The diary on this site (to the right of this post) is up to date.

Coach and Horses, Lubenham

Last Monday's visit.

Yelvertoft Church Fete

Two gigs in one day - a very pleasant afternoon in Yelvertoft. Thanks to Andy for playing for us. It was also very good to see youngsters from the village school dancing "Bean Setting", under Andy's expert tuition. Rather younger, but Isaac (bottom picture) was very keen to have my hat and a real stick.

The Square, Market Harborough

Very pleased to support Macmillan collectors on Saturday morning in Harborough, and very pleased to be joined by Bakanalia Border Morris. Thanks to them.