Photo Gallery – 2014

For the story behind the photos read the Posts from 2014

Oxford Folk Weekend

26 April, first outing of 2014... — 26 April, first outing of 2014…

... at Gloucester Green, Oxford, as part of the Oxford Folk Weekend ... — … at Gloucester Green, Oxford, as part of the Oxford Folk Weekend …

... reaping the benefit of the intensive fitness training over the winter months — … reaping the benefit of the intensive fitness training over the winter months

Kirtlington Lamb Ale

15 June, Kirtlington Lamb Ale, not sure it was altogether wise having Will and Mark at the procession front

Goblins as the show spot

More Goblins

Windsor Morris & Pinewoods Morris

24 June, an evening in Windsor with Windsor Morris and Pinewoods Morris Men from Boston... — 24 June, an evening in Windsor with Windsor Morris and Pinewoods Morris Men from Boston…

... where we started something of a trend — … where we started something of a trend

3 by 3 end

The Fiat driver was so tempted to hit reverse... — The Fiat driver was so tempted to hit reverse…

...but accelerated off before we hit him with Cavalier — …but accelerated off before we hit him with Cavalier

The Dorset Tour on Tour

Sat 12 Jul, the Not-The-Dorset-Tour (the Dorset Tour on Tour), relocates to Somerset... — Sat 12 Jul, the Not-The-Dorset-Tour (the Dorset Tour on Tour), relocates to Somerset…

... and kicks off in Cathedral Square in Wells... — … and kicks off in Cathedral Square in Wells…

... in beautiful sunshine ... — … in beautiful sunshine …

... that lasted nearly all day (until the BBQ) — … that lasted nearly all day (until the BBQ)

A particularly aggressive Shooting

Alun and David prove there's nothing nasty on their soles — Alun and David prove there’s nothing nasty on their soles

Mark and Jameson's Nutting Girl (or is it Stumpton?) — Mark and Jameson’s Nutting Girl (or is it Stumpton?)

Wizo the Flem up the alley

At the Bishop's Palace — At the Bishop’s Palace

Outside the White Hart in Cheddar, something has happened to some of the hats... — Outside the White Hart in Cheddar, something has happened to some of the hats…

,,,aah, swapped for some of the soldiers enjoying a bit of downtime

Next day at Lacock Abbey, a brave attempt at Winnersh Triangle ... — Next day at Lacock Abbey, a brave attempt at Winnersh Triangle …

... chorus holding up — … chorus holding up

Dancing over, time for a final picnic... — Dancing over, time for a final picnic…

... and game of 'miss the ball with the stick' — … and game of ‘miss the ball with the stick’

Warwick Folk Festival

Sat 26 July, Warwick Folk Festival ... — Sat 26 July, Warwick Folk Festival …

... Princess Royal in Castle Street — … Princess Royal in Castle Street

The team brought to its knees already

Joined by some smaller people for Knees Up

Roy clinging on for dear life at the end

Ooooff

Jerry West and his Morris Men

Will and Mark apparently in da hood

Dance of Stance working out OK

One of many procession poses

Back at the Festival Plaza, time to play spot the stick

Jerry commissions urgent repairs to his hat

The highlight of the Festival

Ceilidh spot in the Guy Nelson Hall : 1-6 dance

... followed by Coconuts ... — … followed by Coconuts …

... whoosh ... — … whoosh …

... it's the Sword Dance to finish — … it’s the Sword Dance to finish

Next morning on the Festival site's Arena stage, Jameson is an early riser — Next morning on the Festival site’s Arena stage, Jameson is an early riser

Some Highland Mary... — Some Highland Mary…

... and some Mazurka — … and some Mazurka

Later in the day, at Warwick Castle (we're down there somewhere...) — Later in the day, at Warwick Castle (we’re down there somewhere…)

Stage (or in this case Castle) coconuts

1-6 arc

A bit of a ropey setting for the team photo

Last spot of the weekend, outside the Rose and Crown

Our musicians, excellent as always

Sidmouth Folk Week

3rd August, Sidmouth Folk Week, Sunday morning on the prom. Bonus if you can spot Paul.

Won't be needing those sticks again — Won’t be needing those sticks again

Sucking the Monkey

Here come the young lads

Here come the slightly older lads

Attempted double twizzles at the front (just about made them)

Mark with a winning performance in the solo jig competition (though he was only placed second)

Will, with sister Maria and musician Ollie - a desrved 3rd place in the double jig competition — Will, with sister Maria and musician Ollie – a desrved 3rd place in the double jig competition

And BB (but not their kit) was represented by Mark and Will in the final torchlight procession

The Big Caper at the Sárvár Folklore Festival

Nádasdy Castle, main venue for the Festival

Disappointingly short of white kittens inside

First performance on the outdoor stage in the Castle

Thanks to BA for turning a blind eye to our swords (though they weren't keen on us practising on the plane).... — Thanks to BA for turning a blind eye to our swords (though they weren’t keen on us practising on the plane)….

... as the sticks just don't ring convincingly — … as the sticks just don’t ring convincingly

Simon leading the teaching dance - Shepherds Hey - at the end the crowd wanted more! — Simon leading the teaching dance – Shepherds Hey – at the end the crowd wanted more!

Will and Mark getting on with their international fraternisation, this time with the party-loving Serbians ... — Will and Mark getting on with their international fraternisation, this time with the party-loving Serbians …

... and then with our ever-helpful interpreters, Adele and Réka — … and then with our ever-helpful interpreters, Adele and Réka

Next morning, after the service at the Calvinist Church (not the Lutheran one, Lawrence...) — Next morning, after the service at the Calvinist Church (not the Lutheran one, Lawrence…)

We enjoyed coffee, cake, biscuits, and a knees up

Later on, we had a performance in the imposing Kossuth Square ... — Later on, we had a performance in the imposing Kossuth Square …

... for which lots of the locals had turned out ... — … for which lots of the locals had turned out …

... to be baffled by our Shooting ... — … to be baffled by our Shooting …

... more baffled by a Crew style Knees Up ... — … more baffled by a Crew style Knees Up …

... and completely lost when it came to Mazurka ("it's a children's game!", we thought we heard them whispering in Hungarian) — … and completely lost when it came to Mazurka (“it’s a children’s game!”, we thought we heard them whispering in Hungarian)

Later still at the Tinódi restaurant, there was a special menu of English food in our honour

We were asked to point the quickest way back to our apartments

Next day at the apartments, one of many outdoor practices

The Finale alfresco

Easy when there's no-one watching — Easy when there’s no-one watching

Later, on the outdoor adult fitness equipment, Roy and David puzzle out how to make it go faster

Meanwhile, Bob and Shirley adopt a more genteel approach

Later still, we are taken to Zalalövö for another stage performance in a large marquee

Simon sweeping up BB's coconuts — Simon sweeping up BB’s coconuts

Next day at the Spa water park, which ranks very highly on the list of bizarre performance locations ... — Next day at the Spa water park, which ranks very highly on the list of bizarre performance locations …

... as most of the audience were watching ... — … as most of the audience were watching …

... from the comfort of their own swimming pools — … from the comfort of their own swimming pools

Undeterred, we ignored the various states of undress .... — Undeterred, we ignored the various states of undress ….

... and tried to be careful ... — … and tried to be careful …

... where the sticks went — … where the sticks went

Bravely / foolishly we attempted Dance of Stance - only 2 injuries arising — Bravely / foolishly we attempted Dance of Stance – only 2 injuries arising

That evening, we were taken to Batthyány Castle, Körmend, and had a birds eye view of the other performers before our own turn

The last day of performances, and the outdoor practice was rained off ... — The last day of performances, and the outdoor practice was rained off …

... necessitating a practice in the apartment's corridor — … necessitating a practice in the apartment’s corridor

But the weather cleared for the procession later ... — But the weather cleared for the procession later …

... during which you walk between spots where crowds have congregated, then do a short performance ... — … during which you walk between spots where crowds have congregated, then do a short performance …

... like a Mazurka — … like a Mazurka

End of the procession (Nádasdy Castle) in sight

The start of the final gala performance, with representatives from all sides on stage

Simon (in his horse costume) had persuaded the mayor to join in the (4) knee crossing

Our gift from the Festival - a handy drinking vessel (once you've mastered it). Andy though mistook himself for an Everton captain lifting the FA Cup — Our gift from the Festival – a handy drinking vessel (once you’ve mastered it). Andy though mistook himself for an Everton captain lifting the FA Cup

And finally, we had some small gifts for our excellent interpreters Kata and Réka. Many thanks ladies, you were a huge help to us!

Wallingford Bunkfest

Sat 30 Aug - Wallingford Bunkfest - outside the Dolphin — Sat 30 Aug – Wallingford Bunkfest – outside the Dolphin

At the Cross Keys

The debut of 'Tag Boggle' went smoothly throughout — The debut of ‘Tag Boggle’ went smoothly throughout

Windsor Morris Day of Dance

Sat 20 Sept, Windsor Morris Day of Dance in Marlow, Simon (not) taking the bull by the horns... — Sat 20 Sept, Windsor Morris Day of Dance in Marlow, Simon (not) taking the bull by the horns…

but when in BB kit ... — but when in BB kit …

... it's dignity at all times — … it’s dignity at all times

Bunfight

Sat 29th Nov, BB Bunfight, theme Comics .... — Sat 29th Nov, BB Bunfight, theme Comics ….

... and the debut of the Men in Coloured Ties — … and the debut of the Men in Coloured Ties

Wokingham Winter Carnival

Sun 30 Nov, Wokingham Winter Carnival

Mazurka going well

Mazurka mayhem

Ta-da

Jolly Jockey Sticks plus a Fool

Laughing Cavalier - BB's age (not you Mark) and experience v Fools Gambit's youth and spring — Laughing Cavalier – BB’s age (not you Mark) and experience v Fools Gambit’s youth and spring

Our boys lend Rosie and Tom a dubious hand percussively

The Carnival procession - and who's that being escorted?.... — The Carnival procession – and who’s that being escorted?….

.... it can't be - can it? .... — …. it can’t be – can it? ….

.... it sure is .... "We love you, George! (and Amal!)" — …. it sure is …. “We love you, George! (and Amal!)”

BB Xmas meal, and ‘Santa’ is in charge of the presents again. But where was Paul?

Thur 18th Dec 2014 -BB Xmas meal.

Thur 18th Dec 2014 -BB Xmas meal.

Thur 18th Dec 2014 -BB Xmas meal.

Thur 18th Dec 2014 -BB Xmas meal.

Thur 18th Dec 2014 -BB Xmas meal.

Thur 18th Dec 2014 -BB Xmas meal.

Thur 18th Dec 2014 -BB Xmas meal.

Thur 18th Dec 2014 -BB Xmas meal.

Thur 18th Dec 2014 -BB Xmas meal.

Thur 18th Dec 2014 -BB Xmas meal.

Thur 18th Dec 2014 -BB Xmas meal.

Thur 18th Dec 2014 -BB Xmas meal.

Thur 18th Dec 2014 -BB Xmas meal.

Thur 18th Dec 2014 -BB Xmas meal.

Thur 18th Dec 2014 -BB Xmas meal.

Thur 18th Dec 2014 -BB Xmas meal.

Thur 18th Dec 2014 -BB Xmas meal.

Thur 18th Dec 2014 -BB Xmas meal.

Thur 18th Dec 2014 -BB Xmas meal.

Thur 18th Dec 2014 -BB Xmas meal.

Thur 18th Dec 2014 -BB Xmas meal.

Thur 18th Dec 2014 -BB Xmas meal.

Thur 18th Dec 2014 -BB Xmas meal.

Thur 18th Dec 2014 -BB Xmas meal.

Thur 18th Dec 2014 -BB Xmas meal.

Thur 18th Dec 2014 -BB Xmas meal.

Thur 18th Dec 2014 -BB Xmas meal.

Thur 18th Dec 2014 -BB Xmas meal.

Thur 18th Dec 2014 -BB Xmas meal.

St. Thomas’s Day

Sat 20th December, last event of the year ... — Sat 20th December, last event of the year …

... the traditional 'St. Thomas's Day' dance out in Wokingham Market Place ... — … the traditional ‘St. Thomas’s Day’ dance out in Wokingham Market Place …

... and the last rtb of the year. Phew. — … and the last rtb of the year. Phew.