Back from my annual pilgrimage from Whitby Folk Week, and I know you all look forward to the gratuitous picture of Morris Dancers, but contain yourselves.....
I mentioned in an earlier post that I'd been helping with the University's contribution to a civic event - The Sheffield Fayre. Well, it's just happened, and I've spent the weekend there. Sunday was glorious, lovely sunny weather. I only had one team to look after - The Sheffield Giants, who are magnificent.
I love this picture of the porters (who carry the Giants and dance with them), putting on their black large belts to help support them.
So, Monday dawned, on the day that I had 6 teams to juggle, and it rained. Rained, and rained. Threw away the programme, Tried to find dryish dance spots, and the show went on! Ably assisted by beer from the beer tent. So, here's a very wet, bedraggled morris team - actually the one I normally dance with.
So that's it. Your annual exposure to folky things. Normal CiCS service will shortly be resumed....
2 comments:
I used to be a porter for the giants. They are very special and lovely to see their photos here.
I didn't know that! I've picked one up, but didn't like the balancing act! Is there a name for the black thing they wrap round their waists?
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