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Swan Valley Tour 2010 – Sunday 19th of September

Admin — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 07:23:30 +0000

A few years back the Perth Morris men did a tour of the Swan Valley visiting a number of establishments and it was quite successful. This year we are going to do it again. The plan is to visit Elmar’s in the Valley (http://www.elmars.com.au/Valley/index.html) , Ironbark Brewery (http://www.ironbarkbrewery.com.au/?gclid=CPOj09nloaMCFQ7Obgodr1Uo5w), Feral Brewing Company (http://www.feralbrewing.com.au/index.html), and Oakover Restaurant (http://www.oakoverwines.com.au/default.asp?V_DOC_ID=891) and do some dancing at each place.

Mixed Morris Practice Nights – 4th Wednesday of month – starting 28th of July, 2010

Admin — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 08:35:44 +0000

Rosie Fleay is organizing some mixed Morris Dancing with practices organised for the 4th Friday of the month from 7 to 9 PM in the Guide Hall at Monash Avenue Nedlands (adjacent to Hollywood Primary School). Click on – Morris dancing prac night - or ‘phone Rosie on 0408 954 667 for more details

Government House Open Day – 17th of October 2010

Admin — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 06:14:06 +0000

The Perth Morris Men are performing at the Government House Open Day from 11 to 1 on Sunday 17th of October.

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For more information about the Government House Open Day visit http://www.govhouse.wa.gov.au/events.htm and for pictures from previous Government House dances see http://perthmorrismen.org/?page_id=297

Moreton Bay Fig Festival – Town of Victoria Park – 17th of October

Admin — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 06:00:21 +0000

The Perth Morris Men have been approached by the Town of Victoria Park to perform at the Moreton Bay Fig Festival. There will also be opportunities for members of the public to try some Morris Dancing. Details to be confirmed but the Festival is on 17th of October from 12 to 4 and it is anticipated that the Perth Morris Men will be there from 2 PM onwards.

Narrogin Spring Festival – 23rd of October 2010

Admin — Sat, 12 Jun 2010 12:08:51 +0000

The Perth Morris Men have been approached to do some dancing at the Narrogin Spring Festival – see http://www.narroginspringfestival.org.au/

Ashdown Forest Morris Dancer visits Perth Morris

Admin — Sun, 25 Apr 2010 12:26:10 +0000

At our recent practice on the 21st we had a visit from David Jordan who dances and plays music with the Ashdown Forest Morris Men. See http://www.btinternet.com/~bob.draper/afmm/ for the side that David is with. As a memento of the occasion David presented everyone with badges of the Ashdown Forest Morris Men. See below:

Ashdown Forest Morris Men's badge

Next Practice – 15th of September, 2010

Admin — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 12:00:26 +0000

The next practice is on Wednesday the 15th of September, 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 Steven Mansfield by ‘phone 08 9478 6968(H), 0400 731 049(M) or via email squire@perthmorrismen.org or via the contact form on the “Contact Us” page of this web site.

Workshop on Morris Dancing – good fun for all

Admin — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 11:44:41 +0000

The Morris Dancing workshop held on the 8th of June and organized by Rosie Fleay was an enjoyable event. Six Perth Morris Men and at least six other dancers got together to learn some new dances. Caroline, an ex Brisbane Morris Dancer taught some new dances and Tom Davis from Perth Morris taught Tinners and Moorhouse Square. Afterwards the dancers adjourned to a nearby restaurant for some well earned sustenance.

Thanks to Rosie, Caroline and Tom for their organization and instruction, the musicians for their excellent music and thanks to the participants for their enthusiasm.

Where it all began – Perth Morris 1974

Admin — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 11:24:45 +0000

Recently one of the co-founders of the Perth Morris Men contacted us via the web site. As a consequence we have received some photos and details regading that era of the Perth Morris Men. For the photos click on the link http://perthmorrismen.org/?page_id=558. Further details are provided in the “About Us” page – http://perthmorrismen.org/?page_id=2

Morris – A Life with Bells On (aka “The Morris Movie”)

Admin — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 11:07:40 +0000

The Morris Movie is on its way. Gilscrine Films (http://www.gilscrinefilms.com.au/) have just bought the rights to the Morris Movie and have approached OzMorris for :

Support and assistance in getting a cinema chain to pick up the movie
Some variety of cross promotional work, probably involving dance outs at the launches in each city.

To download the Morris Movie Flyer see MORRIS_MOVIE_FLYER_WEB

The Morris movie (Morris: A life with Bells On) continues to get good reviews. See links below. Please note these links go to articles that may be over 6 months old ie some facts re the film’s distribution may have changed.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aKkPeQx0aCo&feature=channel

http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/this-britain/hells-bells-the-joy-of-morris-dancing-1790627.html and

http://entertainment.timesonline.co.uk/tol/arts_and_entertainment/film/article6813288.ece

http://www.bbc.co.uk/dorset/content/articles/2009/01/28/morris_dancing_film_feature.shtml

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/7871439.stm

The movie’s web site which includes a trailer is www.morrismovie.com

The OzMorris Website (see link to left) has other information.