Photo Gallery – 2010

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BB Practice Season

New practice season - can someone let Andy out? — New practice season – can someone let Andy out?

Outdoor practice - who didn't pay the rent for the scout hut? — Outdoor practice – who didn’t pay the rent for the scout hut?

John & Alison’s Wedding

17 Apr - John & Alison's wedding - Andy and Bob in danger of missing the bus to Stowe — 17 Apr – John & Alison’s wedding – Andy and Bob in danger of missing the bus to Stowe

Smiles all round as the passengers realise they've got away without paying — Smiles all round as the passengers realise they’ve got away without paying

In the Temple, Robert and John wait to see whether mummy will turn up .... — In the Temple, Robert and John wait to see whether mummy will turn up ….

... which fortunately she does — … which fortunately she does

Ceremony over, it's time to ride off in all the local taxi firm could find at short notice — Ceremony over, it’s time to ride off in all the local taxi firm could find at short notice

Bye, thanks for coming .... — Bye, thanks for coming ….

Some of BB, partners and families ..... — Some of BB, partners and families …..

..... showing they can scrub up not too badly — ….. showing they can scrub up not too badly

Waiting for the bar to open

Paul attempts to master an outdoor Jenga of similar height to himself

Oxford Folk Festival

18 April - Oxford Folk Festival - 2 by 2 with a Paul substitute — 18 April – Oxford Folk Festival – 2 by 2 with a Paul substitute

Big finish for Coconuts

Will M in quiet contemplation

More happy young chaps

At Oxford Castle

Oops, half the set have dropped their shadows

Oxfolk Ceilidh

8 May - coconuts at the Oxfolk ceilidh (photo - Alan Cole © Musicfestivalphotos.co.uk) — 8 May – coconuts at the Oxfolk ceilidh (photo – Alan Cole © Musicfestivalphotos.co.uk)

Failing to keep our nuts intact (photo - Alan Cole © Musicfestivalphotos.co.uk) — Failing to keep our nuts intact (photo – Alan Cole © Musicfestivalphotos.co.uk)

Sword dance .... (photo - Alan Cole © Musicfestivalphotos.co.uk) — Sword dance …. (photo – Alan Cole © Musicfestivalphotos.co.uk)

.... and Fairies to finish (photo - Alan Cole © Musicfestivalphotos.co.uk) — …. and Fairies to finish (photo – Alan Cole © Musicfestivalphotos.co.uk)

Brighton Morris Day of Dance

16 May - Brighton Morris Day of Dance — 16 May – Brighton Morris Day of Dance

Alun, Will and Mark's jig - not sure going quite according to plan — Alun, Will and Mark’s jig – not sure going quite according to plan

Dance of Chance definitely not going to plan

Sue and Andy with Bob, an honourary member these days

Will B with a splendid Nutting Girl

Will B with a splendid Nutting Girl

Flag and Bone Weekend

5 - 6 Jun, Flag & Bone weekend, Harrogate - the lads a little tired after their first short dance — 5 – 6 Jun, Flag & Bone weekend, Harrogate – the lads a little tired after their first short dance

Cabaret evening - tango partners Lee and Jameson get in the mood for luurrve — Cabaret evening – tango partners Lee and Jameson get in the mood for luurrve

Sue and Shirley in splendid finery (and a fetching black wig)

Who could resist the charms of our sweet Jerrie?

Windsor Day of Dance

13 Jun - Windsor Day of Dance - Jameson (in the style of Paul) starts 2x2 at the Jolly Cricketers Seer Green — 13 Jun – Windsor Day of Dance – Jameson (in the style of Paul) starts 2×2 at the Jolly Cricketers Seer Green

Team at the Chiltern Open Air Museum

Mark unable to make up his mind which hat is his

Gambolling on the grass

Dorset Tour

26 Jun, Dorset Tour, starting in Dorchester

West Bay

West Bay

Ah yes, the old "let's drip ice cream on someone's head" trick — Ah yes, the old “let’s drip ice cream on someone’s head” trick

Jameson craving forgiveness at West Bay .... — Jameson craving forgiveness at West Bay ….

.... and the next day at the Sir Walter Tyrell, Brook ... — …. and the next day at the Sir Walter Tyrell, Brook …

... where we performed to disinterested diners, waiting to see England lose to West Germany later — … where we performed to disinterested diners, waiting to see England lose to West Germany later

Great Western 40th Weekend

3 Jul, Great Western 40th weekend, some illustrious watchers ... — 3 Jul, Great Western 40th weekend, some illustrious watchers …

... watch Will B and his Nutting Girl — … watch Will B and his Nutting Girl

Never mind the Morris, what's happening in the football? (Germany beating Argentina 4-0) — Never mind the Morris, what’s happening in the football? (Germany beating Argentina 4-0)

BB's mystery letter for the evening do was X (for Xmas) - and Santa turned up while Paul went missing — BB’s mystery letter for the evening do was X (for Xmas) – and Santa turned up while Paul went missing

You want what for Xmas? My elf will sort you out .... — You want what for Xmas? My elf will sort you out ….

Men in Black at the 'Christow's Got Talent' evening — Men in Black at the ‘Christow’s Got Talent’ evening

Sidmouth

The first procession - 7 Champs get everyone into line — The first procession – 7 Champs get everyone into line

The first processional pose of the week, showing the benefit of all those weeks of practice

Ready for the week ahead

So I says to 'er and she says to me ...... — So I says to ‘er and she says to me ……

Sunday on the prom, a shared spot with Nonesuch

Twizzles in STM

At The Hub

Some fine right hooks in Albemarle's — Some fine right hooks in Albemarle’s

Some fine right hooks in Albemarle's — Some fine right hooks in Albemarle’s

The jig competition - Sue and Will B ready for action .... — The jig competition – Sue and Will B ready for action ….

... and a good smile — … and a good smile

Fine leaps from Alun in his jig

Sue and Will - best new entrant and 3rd place overall - great stuff! — Sue and Will – best new entrant and 3rd place overall – great stuff!

Sidmouth 2010 - (back) Malcolm, Simon, Roy, Paul, Jameson, Rob, John (middle) Mark, Jerry, Lee, Will B, Alun, Will M (seated) Bob, Sue — Monday morning outside Manor Pavilion – the full Sidmouth squad ….

.... and an enthusiastic entourage — …. and an enthusiastic entourage

Some fine contemplating going on

Some fine contemplating going on

Some fine contemplating going on

Fairies at the afternoon show with Hammersmith and Nonesuch ..... — Fairies at the afternoon show with Hammersmith and Nonesuch …..

.... culminating in the Magic Arch .... — …. culminating in the Magic Arch ….

.... though Hammersmith preferred to feel Jameson rather than The Magic — …. though Hammersmith preferred to feel Jameson rather than The Magic

Later in the Market Square, Jameson and Lee give each other 'the look' .... — Later in the Market Square, Jameson and Lee give each other ‘the look’ ….

... though nothing like the look Chris Rose gives if a camera comes his way — … though nothing like the look Chris Rose gives if a camera comes his way

Tuesday morning workshop at the Bulverton - the punters get to grips with Dance of Chance — Tuesday morning workshop at the Bulverton – the punters get to grips with Dance of Chance

Later at The Hub, time to see if the leapfrog practices have paid off

Will M over Mark

Alun over Will B

Jerry over Rob

Tuesday night LNE at the Bulverton - its the Men in Black again — Tuesday night LNE at the Bulverton – its the Men in Black again

Thursday afternoon at Anchor Gardens - Coconuts — Thursday afternoon at Anchor Gardens – Coconuts

And that's John flying high in Mazurka — And that’s John flying high in Mazurka

Later on at The Hub, Lee arrives, wisely not without the sticks

Arse about Face

Knees Up, hands up and down

All together now, monkey walk - musicians too! — All together now, monkey walk – musicians too!

Getting ready for the Friday night procession, John is unsure which glasses to wear

Lining up before the procession starts, everyone looking suitably sombre (except one)

Men (and women) in Black (and white) - no photography please — Men (and women) in Black (and white) – no photography please

Ready to extinguish torches on the beach - bye bye, Sidmouth ...... — Ready to extinguish torches on the beach – bye bye, Sidmouth ……

Saddleworth Rushcart

21-22 Aug, Saddleworth Rushcart Festival - first parade from Uppermill — 21-22 Aug, Saddleworth Rushcart Festival – first parade from Uppermill

The Rushcart with 'jockey' Dave Wilde — The Rushcart with ‘jockey’ Dave Wilde

BB helping to bring up the rear (less effort required)

Plenty of time for posing

Cavalier in Uppermill

Fairies at The Navigation on Saturday evening

Sunday morning, the procession arrives at St. Chad's Church above Uppermill .... — Sunday morning, the procession arrives at St. Chad’s Church above Uppermill ….

.... where Simon later had trouble exiting the Gents — …. where Simon later had trouble exiting the Gents

What is Alun planning while we chat with Saddlworth about their fine headgear ? .... — What is Alun planning while we chat with Saddlworth about their fine headgear ? ….

... ah — … ah

Massed dancing outside the Church .... — Massed dancing outside the Church ….

... before things degenerated with the wrestling competition (won by 'Dutch' Dave, on the right) — … before things degenerated with the wrestling competition (won by ‘Dutch’ Dave, on the right)

Wallingford Bunkfest

4th September, Wallingford Bunkfest, Market Square, early in 2 x 2, Paul gone already ... — 4th September, Wallingford Bunkfest, Market Square, early in 2 x 2, Paul gone already …

End of 2 by 2

Mazurka

Albemarle's Hop on the Kincroft small stage — Albemarle’s Hop on the Kincroft small stage

Boggle on the Kinecroft main stage

More Boggle

BB Bunfight

27 Nov, the BB Bunfight with The Committee Band, theme 'Space' .... — 27 Nov, the BB Bunfight with The Committee Band, theme ‘Space’ ….

.... featuring a guest appearance from The Belgian Blue Boys, a.k.a. The Smurfs - take it easy, Papa Smurf — …. featuring a guest appearance from The Belgian Blue Boys, a.k.a. The Smurfs – take it easy, Papa Smurf

Wokingham Winter Carnival

28 Nov, Wokingham Winter Carnival - very cold, but Paul still able to rise to the occasion — 28 Nov, Wokingham Winter Carnival – very cold, but Paul still able to rise to the occasion

Jerry and Roy poised like coiled springs

Jerry not distracted by the balloon onlookers

Fine lines

Time for some Xmas nuts

Has someone in another team has gone wrong?

Undaunted by below zero temperatures

Some choice exhibits on display in Wokingham Town Hall

Is it the knees that the ladies find attractive?

Our procession takes another turn

Haddenham Festival

4 Dec, Haddenham Festival - final Men in Black of the year — 4 Dec, Haddenham Festival – final Men in Black of the year

Many of the side in perfect time during the shooting sequence