One of the most talked about and eagerly anticipated items of the day was about to unfold, as our intrepid Morris Dancers took up their positions it was possible to see and indeed to feel the apprehension.amongst some of them. However, they proceeded to give us a spirited and professional performance, a performance that was a credit to themselves and to the village as a whole.

A short break to re-coup and to introduce more dancers ~ and the "Garston Gallopers"were off again.

When you consider that none of these fine people were Morris dancers until a week or so before the fete, you have to take your hat off to them for the speed at which they learned their craft. Only three lessons and they produced a fun packed, well devised fifteen or so minutes. A word of praise here for the instructor and the accordian player as well.

During the second dance, Chris circulates with the hat ~ after all raising money is what fete day is all about.

One more dance ~ but this time the "Garston Gallopers" rope in several members of the audience. Morris Dancing has proved so popular that it is likely that the "Garston Gallopers" may well become a permanent fixture.

 

Photos : Ken Tarbox

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