Morris Dancing

Claytoner40 · 16-12-2012, 23:12

Are there any local Morris dancing groups that are looking for new members. Help is much appreciated

cashman · 16-12-2012, 23:21

May be worth sending Kipax a P.M. he may well know.

pompeylass · 17-12-2012, 16:39

Just googled this and came up with the 'Britannia Coconut Dancers' based in Bacup.

Then there's dancers at Preston, Bolton, Manchester & Bradford.

Bob Dobson · 17-12-2012, 17:26

There is an organisation which produces a magazine which lists all morris 'teams' and bands. I will have a looksee. There's a team at Nelson or Colne.

Claytoner40 · 17-12-2012, 18:06

Thanks to you all

jaysay · 17-12-2012, 19:16

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Originally Posted by pompeylass

Just googled this and came up with the 'Britannia Coconut Dancers' based in Bacup.

Then there's dancers at Preston, Bolton, Manchester & Bradford.

Bacup Coco nutters are the only bunch I've heard of in the last 30 years, used to see them regularly when I worked in Bacup back in the seventies

maxthecollie · 17-12-2012, 21:27

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Originally Posted by jaysay

Bacup Coco nutters are the only bunch I've heard of in the last 30 years, used to see them regularly when I worked in Bacup back in the seventies

They are a breed of their own aren't they? I don't think they are Morris Dancers, but I stand to be corrected.

Bob Dobson · 17-12-2012, 21:42

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Originally Posted by jaysay

Bacup Coco nutters are the only bunch I've heard of in the last 30 years, used to see them regularly when I worked in Bacup back in the seventies

There's a song which goes " Bacup's got a lovely bunch of coconutters"

Yes, they are morris dancers. They blacken their faces to appear as Moors, from whence comes the word 'morris' They dance in the 'processional morris' style. They are not 'clog dancers', just a team who dance in clogs. Clog dancers dance as do tap dancers .

Tealeaf · 17-12-2012, 22:03

Bacup Coco Nutters? You'll have to be quick if you want to joint that lot - the PC brigade are tyrying to shut 'em down big time. Google it and find out. And once thay go, the rest of the Morris Dancing tradition will quickly follow - it started off in the 12thC as English Crusader lads taking the pee out of their opponents, the Moors..Moorish..Morris. Anyway, it's still considered an insult to Islam...so get in there quick. I reckon you've got five years at the most.

Bob Dobson · 18-12-2012, 10:40

Their true name is the Britannia Coconutters, It has nowt to do with Old England, but with the fact that they started up in an areas of Bacup called Britannia. Of course, their dancing and dress style has become part of Old England - and long may it be so. I haven't yet loked at their website, but I suspect that there'll be plenty of local lads who want to become a Nutter.

jaysay · 18-12-2012, 10:44

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Originally Posted by maxthecollie

They are a breed of their own aren't they? I don't think they are Morris Dancers, but I stand to be corrected.

Oh ya they are Morris Dancers Max, they just add coconuts strapped to the inside of their knees in fact they are very very cleaver in what they do

Bob Dobson · 18-12-2012, 14:59

Claytoner - Google 'Lancashire folk' and a list comes up. If you need further info , try Roy Smith on 01772 716772

cashman · 18-12-2012, 16:36

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Originally Posted by Bob Dobson

There's a song which goes " Bacup's got a lovely bunch of coconutters"

Yes, they are morris dancers. They blacken their faces to appear as Moors, from whence comes the word 'morris' They dance in the 'processional morris' style. They are not 'clog dancers', just a team who dance in clogs. Clog dancers dance as do tap dancers .

Reminds me of the Irish Tap Dancer..........He fell in the sink.

P.S. thats a bit of a wander. pmsl.

Claytoner40 · 18-12-2012, 18:21

Thanks for everyone's help

jaysay · 18-12-2012, 18:54

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Originally Posted by cashman

Reminds me of the Irish Tap Dancer..........He fell in the sink.

P.S. thats a bit of a wander. pmsl.

There you go trying to upset one of our part time members again cashy