Morris Dancing in the media
Morris Dancing was one of the topics in a recent (26/2/2010) episode of ABC TVs Can We Help. Brittania Morris were featured in the article as well as some historical footage. A video download of the half hour programme can be obtained by visiting http://www.abc.net.au/tv/canwehelp/video/ and selecting the WMV or MP4 option for Episode 3 – 26/2/2010. Former Perth Morris Squire Bill Singleton was part of the Brittania line up.
Next Event – Subiaco 13th of March
Perth Morris Men have been booked to perform from 10 AM to 12 Midday at the usual place near the post office at Subiaco on the above date.
Sovereign Arms – Sunday 18th of April
Perth Morris Men have been asked to perform at the Sovereign Arms on Sunday 18th of April at 4PM in a celebration of St George’s Day. See http://www.thesovereign.com.au/home.php and for an explanation about St George’s Day see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St_George’s_Day.
This event will be confirmed depending on numbers.
Kalamunda Farmers Markets – good feedback for Perth Morris
On Sunday 31st of January 2010, the Perth Morris Men entertained the crowds at the Kalamunda Farmers Markets. The crowd was very enthusiastic and Linda Stanley (Chairperson – Kalamunda Farmers Markets) said in an email “Thank you for a brilliant day. Your dancing was a delight and the crowds loved it. Well done. Perfect for the Market.”
Further good feedback was via the Echo News of Saturday the 6th of February. See PMMatKalamunda
To find out about the markets – follow link – http://www.kalamundachamber.com/farmers_market/kalamunda_farmers_market.phtml
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Next practice – 17th of March
The next practice is on Wednesday the 17th of March 2010 at the Guide Hall in Monash Avenue Nedlands (adjacent to Hollywood Primary School – see link http://www.whereis.com/?id=8DECDA42078200 ) from 7 to 9 PM.
Any enquiries should be directed to the Squire Rob Bannister by ‘phone 08 9227 9524 or via email squire@perthmorrismen.org or via the “Contact Us” page of this web site.
New brochure for Perth Morris Men
A new brochure has been produced to advertise the Perth Morris Men. The previous pamphlett was utilised for ideas and some wording and some more recent photos were added. The brochure was designed by Patricia Mansfield. Click on the link below to access a PDF file of the brochure. Feel free to print it off to circulate amongst your friends!
Community News Article
An article was published in the Western Suburbs Weekly local community newspaper about the Perth Morris Men. To see the article, click on the link below.
The editor also linked the article to other editors and events such as dancing at the Mundaring Markets were able to be advertised using this medium. See link below.
Government House Open Day 2nd of May, 2010
On Sunday the 2nd of May the Perth Morris Men will perform at the Government House Open Day from 12 to 2PM. View photos from previous open days via link http://perthmorrismen.org/?page_id=297
West Somerset Morris Man visits Perth Morris
At our practice on the 7th of October, 2009 we were delighted to be visited by Malcolm Appleton who is a West Somerset Morris dancer visiting Australia. He also brought along a local musician, Ross, who is the father of Malcolm’s daughter’s partner. As a momento of the occasion, Malcolm presented each Perth Morris Man a “West Somerset Morris Men” badge.
To see the side that Malcolm dances for follow link http://www.westsomersetmorrismen.co.uk/