- TowerRavensTeam - newlists.postman.org.uk

by Hannah Norman

Hi All, Really looking forward to seeing you all next week! I suggest meeting on York Bridge (possibly just off to the side in the park) at 2pm on Sunday 30th and then seeing where we can find a good place to sit / walk. We'll share location for anyone who needs to join after that so you know where we are. I'm not sure where the busiest parts of the park are on a Sunday... 🚂 York Bridge is the entrance roughly half way between Regents Park and Baker Street tube stations; there is a santander cycles docking station in the park just off York Bridge; and there are several buses that run along Euston Road/Marylebone road and probably other useful places. Hopefully easy enough for you all to get there. See you soon! Hannah ☺

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Fwd: Morris Fed - What's On & Covid-19 Guidance Update (May 2021)

by Sue Connolly

Lots of interesting stuff below S x Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: From: Nick Peed <nick.public2(a)gmail.com> Date: 24 May 2021 at 22:44:54 BST To: "Adrian (DOT/Redbournstoke) Williams" <adrian.williamsathome(a)ntlworld.com>, Allan Glide <allanjaygee65(a)gmail.com>, Bob Dunlop <rhdunlop(a)btinternet.com>, Brian Mander <brianmander(a)virginmedia.com>, Cally <christopher.callaghan(a)uclmail.net>, "Carol (DOT) Rochfort" <cazroch(a)yahoo.co.uk>, Chris Johns <C.johns198(a)btinternet.com>, "Dave (DOT) Foster" <djfoster(a)ntlworld.com>, "Dave (DOT/Frome) Milner" <davmilner(a)gmail.com>, "Dave Brassington (home)" <djbrass(a)btinternet.com>, Dennis Taylor <dt.dennistaylor(a)outlook.com>, "Greg Rochfort (home)" <trunkles51(a)yahoo.co.uk>, "Janice (DOT) Booth" <jboothacupuncture(a)gmail.com>, John Kennaby <jkennaby(a)btinternet.com>, "Julia (DOT) North-Lewis" <julia(a)moska.org.uk>, "Katrina (DOT) Ellis" <khellis.26(a)btinternet.com>, Liz Burke <elizamburke(a)gmail.com>, Liz Griffiths <eagriffi(a)icloud.com>, "Lynn (DOT) Rogers" <lynn(a)capers.co.uk>, "Mark (DOT) Rogers" <mark(a)capers.co.uk>, Mary Levy <mary.levy100(a)yahoo.co.uk>, Melanie Lewis <mjlewis197(a)btinternet.com>, Mick Griffiths <mikejgri(a)gmail.com>, Pauline Woods-Wilson <pauline.woods-wilson(a)outlook.com>, Phil Burke <phildburke(a)hotmail.com>, Dawn Honeysett <dawnhoneysett(a)freeuk.com>, "Sue (DOT) Connolly" <connollysue(a)hotmail.com>, Sue Hamer <sue.hamermoss(a)gmail.com>, Teresa Blades <teresajb(a)live.com>, Hazel Glide <bandy.on.tour(a)gmail.com>, Val Foster <tompainesbones(a)gmail.com>, "Rob (DOT) Jukes" <robjukes2000(a)yahoo.co.uk>, Matt Glide <mattcorvette(a)hotmail.co.uk>, Barry Honeysett <barry(a)barryhoneysett.co.uk>, "Jean (DOT) Burke" <jean.burke(a)ntlworld.com>, Colin McLaughlan <colin.mclaughlan(a)ntlworld.com>, Phil & Pat Honeysett <Honeysett(a)freeuk.com>, Russ Palmer <russ(a)russpalmer.net>, "Cat Radford (GW)" <catsmii(a)hotmail.com>, "Anisa (DOT)" <anisasanford(a)hotmail.co.uk>, Dan Burke <daniel.jburke(a)live.co.uk>, Jameson Wooders <j.d.wooders(a)gmail.com>, Paul Brierley <paulrbrierley(a)gmail.com>, "John (Pigsty) Mildenhall" <john.mildenhall(a)googlemail.com>, "Kath (Pigsty) Fletcher" <kathfletcher(a)googlemail.com>, Sue Callaghan <susancallaghan01(a)gmail.com> Subject: Fwd: Morris Fed - What's On & Covid-19 Guidance Update (May 2021) Forwarded .. -------- Forwarded Message -------- Subject: Morris Fed - What's On & Covid-19 Guidance Update (May 2021) Date: Mon, 24 May 2021 21:07:13 +0000 From: The Morris Federation <president(a)morrisfed.org.uk><mailto:president@morrisfed.org.uk> Reply-To: The Morris Federation <president(a)morrisfed.org.uk><mailto:president@morrisfed.org.uk> To: Nick Peed <nick.public2(a)gmail.com><mailto:nick.public2@gmail.com> the latest online events & covid-19 update - please circulate to your team members View this email in your browser<https://mailchi.mp/morrisfed.org.uk/morris-fed-whats-on-and-covid-guidance-…> [https://mcusercontent.com/9a8f9ef7a3d1dad2e5a00ccf3/images/de95cdf1-4f64-4b…] This is a broadcast email to all member contacts of The Morris Federation. Please forward on to all members of your team What's On & Covid-19 Guidance Update Dear Nick Peed Please forward on to all members of your team It's a strange time right now, as things start to change back from online to in-person. For most of us it doesn't all change back overnight, and there is a period of things changing at different times, and it can all feel a bit unsettling. For yours truly, some lovely online things have now come to an end, and it feels like a big "pause" before the pre-pandemic in-person activities can restart. Let's hope the weather is kind so we can dance and play outdoors, or go for nice walks, or just be outside to lift our spirits. But if it's raining, there are loads of upcoming and past online events to catch up on. [https://mcusercontent.com/9a8f9ef7a3d1dad2e5a00ccf3/images/a8b35eaa-f638-bd…] [https://mcusercontent.com/9a8f9ef7a3d1dad2e5a00ccf3/images/bea7f93f-43f5-4d…] [https://mcusercontent.com/9a8f9ef7a3d1dad2e5a00ccf3/images/20deddc8-658c-4f…] [https://mcusercontent.com/9a8f9ef7a3d1dad2e5a00ccf3/images/8245293a-9f0e-4e…] Upcoming events Here is a selection of upcoming events. Keep an eye on their web sites for the latest details nearer the event. * The Joint Chester & Chippenham Online Folk Festival, 28th-31st May<https://morrisfed.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9a8f9ef7a3d1dad2e5a00c…> - a packed online programme for the Bank Holiday weekend * Sidmouth Folk Festival, 30th July - 6th August<https://morrisfed.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9a8f9ef7a3d1dad2e5a00c…> - a week-long programme of outdoor events * Broadstairs Folk Week, 6th-13th August<https://morrisfed.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9a8f9ef7a3d1dad2e5a00c…> - a week-long programme of mainly outdoor events * Whitby Folk Week, 21st-27th August<https://morrisfed.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9a8f9ef7a3d1dad2e5a00c…> - Whitby@Home, a week-long programme packed with online events Clog & step dancing Learn Sam Sherry's Improvers Waltz The Lancashire Wallopers are teaching Sam Sherry's Improvers Waltz on Wednesday evenings 19:30-20:30 from 2nd June online over Zoom. Please email wallopers.weekend(a)aol.co.uk<mailto:wallopers.weekend@aol.co.uk?subject=Sam%20Sherry's%20Improvers%20Waltz> to request the link. More info on their public Facebook site: Lancashire Wallopers Weekend<https://morrisfed.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9a8f9ef7a3d1dad2e5a00c…> Clog & Step Dancing Bursary opportunity The Instep Research Team (IRT)<https://morrisfed.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9a8f9ef7a3d1dad2e5a00c…> is inviting expressions of interest by 30th June for bursary awards of £50 to £3,000 for projects related to the objectives of IRT: “To promote, maintain, improve, develop and advance public education by the encouragement of the arts of clog and step dancing through research and by the holding of workshops, conferences, events and demonstrations to encourage people to participate in the said arts”. See More info on Bursary<https://morrisfed.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9a8f9ef7a3d1dad2e5a00c…>. Recordings of our past events (ICYMI) In case you missed it, recordings of our online Talks and Workshops during lockdown are on the MF YouTube Channel - 'subscribe' to be notified of any new videos. There are three new Playlists: - JMO Day of Dance (playlist)<https://morrisfed.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9a8f9ef7a3d1dad2e5a00c…> - Workshops in 2021 (Bacca Pipes, North West, Clog Step and Cotswold) and a slide show of the first annual JMO DoD in 2005 - Return to Dancing Fitness 2021 (playlist)<https://morrisfed.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9a8f9ef7a3d1dad2e5a00c…> - 7 session exercise programme, with 'easy' and 'hard' level options - Winter/Spring Workshops 2020-2021 (playlist)<https://morrisfed.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9a8f9ef7a3d1dad2e5a00c…> - all the Workshops, plus these Talks all about 1 to 1.5 hours (more to follow): * Hastings Jack in the Green<https://morrisfed.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9a8f9ef7a3d1dad2e5a00c…> - Keith Leech & Fee Lock * Demo of Clogmaking<https://morrisfed.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9a8f9ef7a3d1dad2e5a00c…> - Simon Brock * Goathland Plough Stots<https://morrisfed.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9a8f9ef7a3d1dad2e5a00c…> - a Longsword Tradition * How to Make a Beast<https://morrisfed.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9a8f9ef7a3d1dad2e5a00c…> - Geoff Roberts * Shrewsbury Morris on Twitter<https://morrisfed.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9a8f9ef7a3d1dad2e5a00c…> - Graydon Radford and Ray Langton * Sussex Bonfires<https://morrisfed.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9a8f9ef7a3d1dad2e5a00c…> - Heather & Keith Leech * 'Morris Music - a History'<https://morrisfed.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9a8f9ef7a3d1dad2e5a00c…> - Stephen Rowley & Andy Richards, Taborers Society MF YouTube channel<https://morrisfed.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9a8f9ef7a3d1dad2e5a00c…> Morris in the media * BBC1 Bargain Hunt, 10th Jan (repeat): The history of the humble clog & how it played a part in Lancashire’s industrial heritage<https://morrisfed.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9a8f9ef7a3d1dad2e5a00c…> featuring Royal Preston Morris and Michael L Jackson (5 mins) * BBC Radio 4 Woman's Hour, 30th April: Morris Dancing with Boss Morris<https://morrisfed.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9a8f9ef7a3d1dad2e5a00c…> (30:26 to 41:05) * BBC Radio 4 Today, 1st May: Martin Green and Alex Merry (Boss Morris)<https://morrisfed.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9a8f9ef7a3d1dad2e5a00c…> (1:54:17 to 1:59:53) Other past online events (ICYMI) In case you missed it, here is a small selection of recorded online events which include morris dancing & related activities: * Whittlesey Straw Bear, 17th-18th Jan<https://morrisfed.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9a8f9ef7a3d1dad2e5a00c…> - concerts, morris & sword dancing, German bears, behind the scenes how to build a bear, and more * Folk Weekend Oxford, 23rd-25th April<https://morrisfed.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9a8f9ef7a3d1dad2e5a00c…> - concerts, morris dancing and mummers play * Hastings Jack in the Green, 3rd May<https://morrisfed.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9a8f9ef7a3d1dad2e5a00c…> - short videos of the Jack and morris dancing * Holmfirth Festival of Folk, 8th May<https://morrisfed.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9a8f9ef7a3d1dad2e5a00c…> - day of concerts and morris dancing * Shepley Spring Festival 22nd May<https://morrisfed.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9a8f9ef7a3d1dad2e5a00c…> - day of concerts and mummers play Folky stuff A small selection of folky things for your eyes and ears: * Folk Tunes and Englishness, Alice Little<https://morrisfed.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9a8f9ef7a3d1dad2e5a00c…> (3 Podcasts, each 30 mins) * Folk on Foot on Film - interviews on video<https://morrisfed.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9a8f9ef7a3d1dad2e5a00c…> (also on Podcast) * The Folk Forecast<https://morrisfed.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9a8f9ef7a3d1dad2e5a00c…> - weekly what's on summary [https://mcusercontent.com/9a8f9ef7a3d1dad2e5a00ccf3/images/9f7158fe-57ff-4b…] Covid-19 Guidance Update (17th May) A short summary of the latest guidance for England (see full details at link below): Practices & Performances. Outdoors we can now practise or perform in groups of up to 30 people, and indoors in groups of up to six people or two households. Performances must be in line with the performing arts guidance<https://morrisfed.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9a8f9ef7a3d1dad2e5a00c…> and the events guidance for local authorities<https://morrisfed.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9a8f9ef7a3d1dad2e5a00c…>. Multiple groups must comply with the gathering limits, and the groups kept separate. Template Risk Assessments are provided for practices and performances. Social distancing: although the new general rules allow us to make a personal choice on whether we continue to keep our distance from family and friends, this does not apply to morris dancing. The guidance on the performing arts is clear that non-professionals must still adhere to social distancing. As you start to return to practices and performances, please consider the range of feelings within your team, and also consider the general public's perception of the morris. Be aware of how your activities and actions come across on the media and social media, and please be kind to those who may appear to make mistakes. Queries? If you have any questions, or need help with completing your Risk Assessments, please contact Sally Wearing at sallywearing(a)outlook.com<mailto:sallywearing@outlook.com> MF Covid-19 Guidance<https://morrisfed.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9a8f9ef7a3d1dad2e5a00c…> Diary dates 2021 * Saturday 25th September 2021 - AGM - online over Zoom. 2022 * Saturday 9th April 2022 in Liverpool for the JMO National Day of Dance. * Saturday 24th September 2022 in Darlington for the MF Day of Dance and AGM with hosts Black Diamond Mixed Cotswold Morris. 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Dancing again - Wait for advice from jmo

by Becky Such

Hi folks, Didn't want to interrupt tonight's chat but wanted to acknowledge the proposed change in rules for May 17th. 30 people can meet outside so please do fill in hannahs doodle re. Availability for a ravens meet up somewhere! I was surprised to see we can now hug? Although advises caution etc. It made me wonder re. Getting back dancing, even outside but I'm not clear what the implications of the rules are, nevermind how individuals would feel. So, I'm going to suggest we wait for advise from jmo/similar and stick to aiming for a social! Hope that sounds ok, happy to chat but think we're still better to be cautious than dive back in before its really safe to do so. Becky xx Sent from Samsung Mobile on O2 Get Outlook for Android<https://aka.ms/AAb9ysg>

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Ravens in the Park

by Hannah Norman

Hello Ravens! In theory from 17th May we'll hopefully be able to have up to 30 of us outdoors, so I've created a list of all the Saturday and Sundays for about 5 weeks to see if there is a date that suits everyone (I miss all your real life faces!). Given dispersal probably a central one (maybe Regents Park? open to suggestions) and afternoon to give plenty of time for waking up and getting home after... exact times TBC ☺ Obviously we'll only do this if it is safe and sensible to do so at the time. Please fill in doodle below: https://doodle.com/poll/i7nhbe43tiue2zw5?utm_source=poll&utm_medium=link Hannah

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Emergency Contact list - Invitation to edit

by Tower Ravens (via Google Sheets)

I've shared an item with you: Emergency Contact list https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1eNBBPJNWDTufd-jG3XWtf_WXNtj03f1L4AZ… It's not an attachment – it's stored online. To open this item, just click the link above. Hi everyone, As discussed yesterday, here's the emergency contact list. Please fill it in with the details of any person you would like the team to contact in the event of an emergency. I hope everyone can access this and edit it. Please let me know if not. Thanks! R-a x

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29/3/21 meeting (plus the return to dancing / socialising plan)

by Hannah Norman

Hi All, Minutes from our "post DERT" discussion the other day. I guess the key thing anyone who wasn't able to make it might be interested in is our plan for return to dancing when we are able. In summary, we need restrictions on social distancing to end in order for us to practice - currently the earliest this would be is 21st June. Following this, we would aim to do a crawl, noting that we may have to dance outside pubs at times depending on their opinions on it and any requirements at the time. Once we have had a crawl we can then look at events again, and will register interest in going to Bath Time at the end of October. We would also want to check in with how people are feeling regarding this in case anyone has any concerns nearer the time. If you do, please let me or Becky know in the first instance. While we still can't practice, we could potentially have the odd stepping practice within the guidelines - at the moment this is limited to 6 people (so 5 dancers and 1 musician). I will keep a close eye on guidelines if we do this, and the Morris Fed have a really helpful risk assessment to help organise this safely. Otherwise, obviously we can meet socially! Once groups of 30 are allowed we'll organise an en masse Ravens meeting in a park somewhere. However, if you want to hang out with up to 6 ravens, please do - the spreadsheet we had last year is still around <https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1ZlZ9QoJTF0C7c_suG4SWp7TVYG02HrQvGf-…>, although I think about 6 ravens have moved houses/are about to move house so it possibly needs updating. You don't have to have a whole postcode, you can just pop your general location in (e.g. Stockwell) which might help with working out who is nearby, who might be willing to travel in a favourable direction! Hope you're all having a lovely week and hope to see some in person faces at some point soon! Monday night zooms will obviously also continue! Hannah

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DERT Talks

by Hannah Norman

Hi All, If anyone wanted to watch any of the talks from DERT, see the links below. They are mostly about 20 minutes long, with a couple of bonus short ones with the musician set and the tommy songs.. Playing for rapper <https://youtu.be/9RS_jxyqYjc> (~20mins): A discussion about playing for rapper sword dancing with Martin Clarke, Becky Graham, Bryony Griffith, Sarah Matthews and Alex Wade Musicians set <https://youtu.be/fqBsWPWysRs> (~3mins): To finish our talk series, here are the musicians from the Playing for Rapper talk with a beautiful tune set. Creating figures and dances <https://youtu.be/1A2UjSav-G0> (~20 mins) A discussion about how to create rapper sword figures and dances with Tom Besford, Tom Chafer-Cook, Laura English Rose and Kev Theaker. Tommying <https://youtu.be/CAAYRYrZqLU> (~20mins): A discussion about tommying for rapper sword dancing with Chris Cartridge, Edwin Dyson, Stuart Higson and Sally Wearing Tommy songs <https://youtu.be/JlveQzYXBRc> (~6mins): Good people give 'ear to mi story, we've created these videos, not by chance, 3 tommies we've brought blythe and bonnie intending to give you a bit of a song! Trad Talk <https://youtu.be/PWgx8fVEPKE> (~20mins): A discussion about the tradition of rapper sword dances with Alice Coady, Mossy Christian, Phil Heaton, Eilidh Smith and Simon Vaughan Happy Weekend! Hannah

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Tomorrow's zoom - DERT and what's next

by Becky Such

Hi guys, I originally put this in as an EGM, but really don't think it is quite that, more just a good touch point in the year. Here are things I'd like to discuss, but if you have stuff to add please just say! 1. DERT - * Please check DERT comments using login info which Hannah provided. We might like to highlight comments which don't match the criteria and where it appears we were docked marks. The website seems to be a pain but try googling Dert info and go in that way. * Feedback from the Sunday morning meeting inc. plans for DERT next year. 2. Getting back dancing * Opportunity to discuss plans for getting back dancing safely, raising concerns etc. This will not be definitive but I hope will get us started. * Social plans - if we can't dance we could at least look at gathering safely in a park or similar. 3. DERT 2024 * Thrales have been in touch to say they have told DERT steering group they are interested in hosting DERT in London for 2024 and would like to know if we would like to make it a joint effort. Zoom link here: Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86875884896?pwd=RVNZY2lZYlBzMXZPSi94b2Z4MmtBZz09 Meeting ID: 868 7588 4896 Passcode: 270347 Thanks all, Becky

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DERT! (Well, sort of)

by Hannah Norman

Hi All, Just putting a couple of things here so you can find them easily. Hopefully details for anything you are interested should appear on the facebook page. I'll try and keep an eye out... *Saturday* - Tomorrow stuff kicks off at 10 with some kind of welcome (am assuming via the facebook page <https://www.facebook.com/rappertournament/>). Then every 15mins after that an entry will be released and if you really want you can judge them all! Our video is supposed to come out at 1145 - *Saturday Showcase 1730-2000*, not sure what this entails, but suspect you'll find out on facebook. - *Awards / Results 2000-2115*. Becky will be representing us, but it all gets streamed via YouTube so we can all see - So as soon as that concludes, at 2115 (ish) let's all *zoom* and celebrate/do many rounds of we woz robbed etc. Rachel-Anne has even created a* cocktail menu* with all eventualities. Please feel free to consume any of these at any point! Cocktail recipes attached and zoom link at the bottom (thanks Clare!)🍸 - At some point during the day our scores will come out (but we won't know where we place or what anyone else's score are until the results - possibly here: http://www.dertinfo.co.uk/dertofderts *Sunday* - DERT meeting at 10, Becky is going, but if you have a question they'd like them all submitted via this google form <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc_ZRJRq9PW65NPwMv7taetO6lHJLAVVl0…> - Tommy talk 1300-1400 - Creating figures & dance talk 1530-1600 - Musicians talk (featuring Martin!) 1600-1700 - Trad talk 1700-1800 Happy weekend. There will be some bonus activities coming via WhatsApp tomorrow... Hannah Topic: Post-DERT Ravens Time: Mar 27, 2021 09:00 PM London Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85354792591?pwd=UEI1WWJicjZXbktGNmpUMXdiN0ttdz09 Meeting ID: 853 5479 2591 Passcode: 009185

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Safety protocols

by Rachel Anne Smith

Hiya, Here are the bullet point notes from last Monday's chat about how to stay safe when out dancing. Despite the continuing shitshow that is life for women, I'm glad we were able to make something positive and support each yet again! Go Ravens fam! Katherine has done a social post for twitter and facebook, where there's already some discussion from other dancers - great news. And there's a post on insta too. Thanks everyone! R-a x

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Tonight's zoom

by Becky Such

Hello all, As you may have seen on whatsapp, tonight's zoom probably won't be as fun but seems an important theme to discuss. In the wake of Sarah Everard's murder and the general conversations around women's safety I'd like to suggest some time to reflect on the week we've just had and if there is anything more we can do to make each other feel safe on crawls. 1. Time to vent - I'm sure I'm not the only one that has found the last week angering, saddening and confusing. If you want to voice this, you can! 2. How can we proactively look out for each other on crawls. 3. Any top tips on how can help each other remain and feel safe on the walk home. I want to emphasise that this is not about majorly altering our behaviour or giving into some fear. I remain unapologetic of our behaviour and, when we get back on crawls, fully intend to drink too much, draw attention to ourselves, wear an array of blue sparkly accessories and generally disrupt people's evenings. Obviously, this kind of topic can be a bit of a trigger and there is absolutely no pressure to join this conversation. If you have suggestions but can't come tonight, please just send me a message 🙂 Here's the link for tonight (thanks again Clare!) Zoom link here: Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86875884896?pwd=RVNZY2lZYlBzMXZPSi94b2Z4MmtBZz09 Meeting ID: 868 7588 4896 Passcode: 270347 I like to think there will be time for fun conversations too! Becky

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Baking chat on zoom

by Rachel Anne Smith

Hi all, Here's the link for tonight, I'm guessing Clare's link is still good - Zoom link here: Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86875884896?pwd=RVNZY2lZYlBzMXZPSi94b2Z4MmtBZz09 Meeting ID: 868 7588 4896 Passcode: 270347 We'll be chatting about any recent baking adventures and anything else we fancy. See you soon, R-a x

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Mostly cider on Friday 5th March

by Emma Hope

Good afternoon ravens, As discussed in the whatsapp I'll be organising a mostly-cider tasting evening on Friday 5th March. Here's a spreadsheet for all the coordinated fun. I've listed some rounds of drinks - feel free to join in for as many as you wish. The rounds are themed so please use this as inspiration for your drink choice. It's mostly cider based but also designed to be broad enough to interpret for non-cider drinkers. I've suggested some examples and also what I'll be drinking. If you'd like to you can enter what you want to drink and people can either choose to match someone else or do something different. Hope that all makes sense and hope to see you there! I'll send zoom details closer to the time. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1YTbzEf1huuSHaHYh5ltvLxI8eHwqZTg86gB…

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Fwd: Morris Fed - more online Talks & Workshops to April

by Sue Connolly

Scroll down for lots more workshops/talks etc. S x Sent from my iPad Subject: Morris Fed - more online Talks & Workshops to April Date: Tue, 23 Feb 2021 22:12:40 +0000 From: The Morris Federation <president(a)morrisfed.org.uk><mailto:president@morrisfed.org.uk> Reply-To: The Morris Federation <president(a)morrisfed.org.uk><mailto:president@morrisfed.org.uk> To: Nick Peed <nick.public2(a)gmail.com><mailto:nick.public2@gmail.com> more online talks & workshops - please circulate to your team members View this email in your browser<https://mailchi.mp/morrisfed.org.uk/morris-fed-more-online-talks-workshops-…> [https://mcusercontent.com/9a8f9ef7a3d1dad2e5a00ccf3/images/de95cdf1-4f64-4b…] This is a broadcast email to all member contacts of The Morris Federation. Please forward on to members of your team, as appropriate. Morris Fed - online Talks & Workshops to April Dear Nick Please forward on to all members of your team If you fancy diving into some morris history, or sniffing out some old clogs, or maybe you would rather dance a Cotswold jig or get your toes to learn a new clog stepping routine, or try out a new Border style dance, then have a peek at what we have on offer. [https://mcusercontent.com/9a8f9ef7a3d1dad2e5a00ccf3/images/5018a902-f5c3-4c…] [https://mcusercontent.com/9a8f9ef7a3d1dad2e5a00ccf3/images/10100c23-a072-4a…] [https://mcusercontent.com/9a8f9ef7a3d1dad2e5a00ccf3/images/2f600cca-6ad7-45…] [https://mcusercontent.com/9a8f9ef7a3d1dad2e5a00ccf3/images/03eab910-4069-4b…] Come along to our events (LIVE on Zoom) Here's the current list - the ones marked "NEW!" have been added recently. Click on the links below to find out more and to register. We are still adding more events, so the latest and correct list will always be at: www.morrisfed.org.uk/events/<https://morrisfed.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9a8f9ef7a3d1dad2e5a00c…>. Also posted on Facebook at: www.facebook.com/MorrisFed.org.uk<https://morrisfed.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9a8f9ef7a3d1dad2e5a00c…>. last one in February 2021 * Workshop - Cotswold - Bledington Jig - Sun 28th Feb 14:00-15:30<https://morrisfed.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9a8f9ef7a3d1dad2e5a00c…>. As requested, our monthly Cotswold jig - a chance to learn 'Lumps of Plum Pudding' in the style of Bledington. March 2021 * Talk – Morris Music – a history – Taborers Society - Sat 6th March 17:00-18:30<https://morrisfed.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9a8f9ef7a3d1dad2e5a00c…>. Stephen Rowley on the history of morris music, then how to obtain tabor pipes for anyone wanting to learn (see follow-up workshop on 20th March). * 2 W<https://morrisfed.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9a8f9ef7a3d1dad2e5a00c…>orkshops – Clog Stepping for Intermediate – Melanie Barber - Sun 7th & 14th March 11:00-12:30<https://morrisfed.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9a8f9ef7a3d1dad2e5a00c…>. Learn the Whitby 'Toesday' Waltz for Intermediates, comprising ten steps. You'll need a good knowledge of how to do shuffles, swanees and crunches. * Talk – Sussex Bonfires – Keith Leech - Sun 7th March 16:00-17:30<https://morrisfed.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9a8f9ef7a3d1dad2e5a00c…>. A talk about the huge Guy Fawkes Night celebrations with fires, parades and festivals. * Talk - Clogs in Britain & Beyond - Michael Jackson - Sat 13th March 16:00-17:30<https://morrisfed.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9a8f9ef7a3d1dad2e5a00c…>. A brief history of clog making in Britain, including European influences, and wooden footwear around the world. NEW! * Workshop - Fiddle Playing for Morris - Sarah Matthews - Sun 14th March 14:00-15:30<https://morrisfed.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9a8f9ef7a3d1dad2e5a00c…>. Lots of hints & tips from Sarah on how to bring life to these ancient pieces of music for dancing to. NEW! * JMO Workshop - Morris Census 2020 Results - Jack Worth - Sat 20th March 14:00-15:30<https://morrisfed.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9a8f9ef7a3d1dad2e5a00c…>. Presentation of the key findings, then an opportunity to chat in smaller groups. NEW! * Workshop – Pipe and Tabor for beginners – Taborers Society - Sat 20th March 17:00-18:30<https://morrisfed.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9a8f9ef7a3d1dad2e5a00c…>. Learn to play Shepherds' Hey Bucknell on the pipe and tabor with Andy Richards. * Talk & Workshop – Kirtlington Morris - Sun 21st March 14:00-16:00<https://morrisfed.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9a8f9ef7a3d1dad2e5a00c…>. The history of Morris at Kirtlington Lamb Ale in the 17th-19thC, the reconstruction of Kirtlington dances in the 1970s, & the Kirtlington revival. Including a practical workshop on the dances. * Workshop - Cotswold - 2 Ilmington Jigs - Sun 28th March 14:00-15:30<https://morrisfed.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9a8f9ef7a3d1dad2e5a00c…>. Come along to learn ‘Nelson’s Praise’ and ‘Jockey to the Fair’ in the style of Ilmington. April 2021 * Talk – ‘Merrie England Once More’? The Morris Revival c.1886-1951 - Matt Simons - Sat 3rd April 16:00-17:30<https://morrisfed.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9a8f9ef7a3d1dad2e5a00c…>. Born out of a widespread fervour for ‘Merrie England’ - a brief overview of the 'Cotswold' revival movement. NEW! * Workshop – Border – ‘Waiting for the Vaccine’ solo dance - Sat 10th April 15:00-16:30<https://morrisfed.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9a8f9ef7a3d1dad2e5a00c…>. Linda Glanville & Pauline Woods-Wilson teach a newly-devised solo Border style dance. NEW! * Talk – Good Morning, Lords and Ladies – Gill & Barry Goodman - Sun 11th April 16:00-17:30<https://morrisfed.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9a8f9ef7a3d1dad2e5a00c…>. The magic, mystery & madness of English traditional customs in story, song & visual images. * Talk - The Adderbury Morris Men - Sun 25th April 16:00-17:30<https://morrisfed.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9a8f9ef7a3d1dad2e5a00c…>. Find out about the Adderbury tradition in Oxfordshire that died out in the 19thC, what sparked its revival in 1975, and what happened next. see all MF events & register<https://morrisfed.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9a8f9ef7a3d1dad2e5a00c…> How to access an event Register for an event, and a couple of days before we'll email you a Zoom link to access it, plus another reminder about an hour before. Don't worry if you've not used Zoom before, we'll send you some hints & tips. We are recording some of the events, which will appear on the MF YouTube channel<https://morrisfed.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9a8f9ef7a3d1dad2e5a00c…> when they have been processed. Fancy being our Events Officer? It has been a lot of fun organising these events for you, and we've already had requests and volunteers to run online events over Winter 2021/22. So we now have a role of 'Events Officer' up for grabs. If you fancy making our events happen, which includes liaising with potential speakers/workshop leaders, creating web pages, managing the bookings, emailing registrants and hosting the events, please email Pauline at president(a)morrisfed.org.uk<mailto:president@morrisfed.org.uk?subject=Events%20Officer%20Role> with info about your experience and what you could bring to the role. We need your video editing skills! We've been recording most of the online events, but it takes a lot of time to do a professional job on them to edit out all the little interruptions, and add the branding and credits. If you have some spare time and video editing skills and would like to help improve our videos for posterity, then please email Sally Smith, our Communications Officer, at communications(a)morrisfed.org.uk<mailto:communications@morrisfed.org.uk?subject=Video%20Editing> with info about your experience and how you could help. 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In the sword bag there is...

by Hannah Norman

Hi All, Thought we could have a game of "In the sword bad there is...". The idea being that the first person says "in the sword bag there is [insert thing beginning with A]", the next then has "in the sword bag there is [insert thing beginning with A], and [insert thing beginning with B]" etc. So maybe vaguely think about things we might have on a rapper crawl / at a festival - and they don't actually need to be physically capable of fitting in the sword bag as this one is definitely a Mary Poppins one... And if we get bored of that we can just chat. Meeting link below. "See" you tomorrow! Hannah Zoom link here: Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86875884896?pwd=RVNZY2lZYlBzMXZPSi94b2Z4MmtBZz09 Meeting ID: 868 7588 4896 Passcode: 270347

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Ravens in Lockdown - March

by Rachel Anne Smith

Hiya, For the next few weeks I'll send out the virtual scrapbooks I've made documenting our time in lockdown land. Here's March... R-a xx

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DERT of DERTS videos

by Becky Such

Hello folks, I've just spent some time looking at the most recent videos of us to send as our entry to DERT this year. To me it makes sense to make them as recent as possible because you'd hope we've continued to get better over time. I've selected 3 videos from 2019 DERT, in the google doc Hannah created. Please have a look and let me know which you think is best, or if there are any great videos I've missed. I haven't considered facebook! https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1a4Lp1z14sJV5pq5d3amVNZ6JrVpedwbcBaS… There are other videos from DERT and surrounding time, but I've discounted them due to errors. Miss dancing with you all so much it hurts. Here's to epic rapper reunions! Becky xx

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DERT not DERT round 2

by Hannah Norman

Hello! Following on from Rachel-Anne's lovely DERT 2020 memories, the news you've all been waiting for! DERT 2021 registration is open! We have 3 weeks to select a video to submit - obvs pre-recorded! They would like a video from a previous DERT main competition or Spotlight competition filmed from the front (as near as possible) with the whole dance visible (swords and feet). *Please pop a link to the best Ravens dance you can find into the following spreadsheet by 20th February,* then we can vote on the contenders/bow to our leader's choice over that weekend and send our submission in. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1a4Lp1z14sJV5pq5d3amVNZ6JrVpedwbcBaS… The videos will be judged by a team of official judges will score us and submit comments. On 27th March everyone will get to see the videos and can judge if they like - so if you every fancied yourself a DERT judge, now is your chance! Later in the day collated results will come out for who the judges say officially won; the people's choice results will come out; and the traditional "We Woz Robbed" can begin. Sunday will bring some talks from the rapper community (I believe one will feature Martin) and the DERT meeting will be held via Zoom. Am sure we can find a suitable location for "hungover breakfast" before getting "trains back to London"... More info on it all here: http://www.dertinfo.co.uk/dertofderts/howtoenter Have a lovely week. Hannah Hannah

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Ravens in Lockdown - DERT

by Rachel Anne Smith

Hiya, I said I would send around some of the "archive" work I've been doing over the last little while. Here is the special journal entry for DERT 2020. Please forgive any little errors - converting a word doc to a pdf was a right arse on! ENJOY! R-a x

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Fwd: Morris Fed - online Talks & Workshops up to April

by Sue Connolly

For info. Includes a couple of Appalachian workshops. I believe some of you may be interested. S x Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: From: MELANIE LEWIS <mjlewis197(a)btinternet.com> Date: 28 January 2021 at 20:39:54 GMT To: Ellen Edwards <ellenm1968(a)hotmail.co.uk>, Anne Mellis <acmellis(a)btinternet.com>, Colin and Rosie Merry <colinandrosie(a)havenwood.plus.com>, Lesley Clarke <laclarke57(a)gmail.com>, Simone Phillips <simone.r.phillips(a)btinternet.com>, Cecily Rainey <cecily_rainey12(a)hotmail.com>, Dawn Heath <dawn.heath(a)freshfields.com>, amanda rainger <amandarainger(a)hotmail.com>, ruthsanderson66(a)gmail.com, Natalie Lancaster <natalie.lancaster(a)resourcesolutions.com>, Deborah Watkins <deborahwatkins521(a)gmail.com>, Bernadette Newman <b.newman764(a)btinternet.com>, Sue DOT Connolly <connollysue(a)hotmail.com>, Cairis Hickey <cairisteen(a)gmail.com>, Zoe Apostolides <zoeapostolides(a)gmail.com>, Tish Collins <tishc93(a)gmail.com>, Jill Berry <jberry649(a)gmail.com>, Sarah Lewis <sarahlouiselewis(a)hotmail.co.uk>, Anisa Sanford <anisasanford(a)hotmail.co.uk>, Sarah Crofts <s.j.crofts(a)googlemail.com>, Gail TB <gtrevesbrown(a)googlemail.com>, Mervion Kirwood <mervionkirwood(a)hotmail.com>, Sue Kibler <sue(a)sgkibler.co.uk>, Mick Skrzypiec <mickthepole(a)hotmail.com>, Helen Avey <helenavey(a)yahoo.co.uk> Subject: Fwd: Morris Fed - online Talks & Workshops up to April Good evening everyone Here's the latest update re on-line Talks & Workshops from the Morris Fed. Have a good weekend! Mel x☺ online talks & workshops - please circulate to your team members View this email in your browser<https://mailchi.mp/1d692ebf5e1a/morris-fed-online-talks-workshops-up-to-apr…> [https://mcusercontent.com/9a8f9ef7a3d1dad2e5a00ccf3/images/de95cdf1-4f64-4b…] This is a broadcast email to all member contacts of The Morris Federation. Please forward on to members of your team, as appropriate. Morris Fed - online Talks & Workshops up to April If you fancy meeting a Giant, soaking up some morris history, or having a go at a new dance or dance style, we may just have something for you. And due to popular demand, we have added more Cotswold workshops. [https://mcusercontent.com/9a8f9ef7a3d1dad2e5a00ccf3/images/a889c0f5-6c06-4f…] [https://mcusercontent.com/9a8f9ef7a3d1dad2e5a00ccf3/images/7cdc6843-fd0e-46…] [https://mcusercontent.com/9a8f9ef7a3d1dad2e5a00ccf3/images/131095b6-6a25-43…] Come along to our events (LIVE on Zoom) Here's the current list - the ones marked "NEW!" have been added recently. Click on the links below to find out more and to register. We are still adding more events, so the latest and correct list will always be at: www.morrisfed.org.uk/events/<https://morrisfed.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9a8f9ef7a3d1dad2e5a00c…>. Also posted on Facebook at: www.facebook.com/MorrisFed.org.uk<https://morrisfed.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9a8f9ef7a3d1dad2e5a00c…>. January 2021 * Talk – Morris from the Archives – Jameson Wooders - Sat 30th Jan 16:00-17:30<https://morrisfed.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9a8f9ef7a3d1dad2e5a00c…>. Come with us for a trawl through the archives to find some of the people who performed and witnessed the morris between the 15th-19th Centuries. * Workshop – North West – Lockdown (dance for 4) – Chinewrde Morris - Sun 31st Jan 11:00-12:30<https://morrisfed.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9a8f9ef7a3d1dad2e5a00c…>. Learn a 4-person socially distanced dance developed during lockdown. You don't need to be an experienced north west dancer. February 2021 * Workshop – Virtual Ceilidh Calling Masterclass - Sat 6th Feb 15:00-17:30<https://morrisfed.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9a8f9ef7a3d1dad2e5a00c…>. Hone your skills for the new normal – the Zoom Ceilidh! Plenty of time for Q&A with Fee Lock & Martyn Harvey. * Talk – Septimus The Giant Shrewsbury Cobbler - Sun 7th Feb 15:00-16:00<https://morrisfed.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9a8f9ef7a3d1dad2e5a00c…>. Meet Septimus the Giant and find out how the puppet of a cobbler came from an idea into being made for Shrewsbury Morris. * 2 Workshops – Appalachian Clogging Basics - Sat 13th & Sat 20th Feb. Level 1 14:00-15:00, Level 2 15:30-16:30<https://morrisfed.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9a8f9ef7a3d1dad2e5a00c…>. All the way from the USA - find out how appalachian dance moves are done over there. Level 1 is suitable for complete beginners. Hard soled shoes required (not clogs). * Talk – Shrewsbury Morris on twitter - Sun 21st Feb 15:00-16:00<https://morrisfed.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9a8f9ef7a3d1dad2e5a00c…>. Find out how they got over 100,000 twitter followers (no that's not a typo) and pick up some tips on using twitter for your own team. * Workshop - Cotswold - Bledington Jig - Sun 28th Feb 14:00-15:30<https://morrisfed.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9a8f9ef7a3d1dad2e5a00c…>. A chance to learn 'Lumps of Plum Pudding' in the style of Bledington. NEW! March 2021 * Talk – Morris Music – a history – Taborers Society - Sat 6th March 17:00-18:30<https://morrisfed.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9a8f9ef7a3d1dad2e5a00c…>. Stephen Rowley on the history of morris music, then how to obtain tabor pipes for anyone wanting to learn. * 2 W<https://morrisfed.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9a8f9ef7a3d1dad2e5a00c…>orkshops – Clog Stepping for Intermediate – Melanie Barber - Sun 7th & 14th March 11:00-12:30<https://morrisfed.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9a8f9ef7a3d1dad2e5a00c…> Learn the Whitby Toesday Waltz for Intermediates, comprising ten steps. Need a good knowledge of how to do shuffles, swanees and crunches. NEW! * Talk – Sussex Bonfires – Keith Leech - Sun 7th March 16:00-17:30<https://morrisfed.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9a8f9ef7a3d1dad2e5a00c…> A talk about the huge Guy Fawkes Night celebrations with fires, parades and festivals. * Workshop – Pipe and Tabor for beginners – Taborers Society - Sat 20th March 17:00-18:30<https://morrisfed.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9a8f9ef7a3d1dad2e5a00c…>. Learn to play Shepherds' Hey Bucknell with Andy Richards. * Talk & Workshop – Kirtlington Morris Sun 21st March 14:00-16:00<https://morrisfed.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9a8f9ef7a3d1dad2e5a00c…> The Kirtlington tradition - a brief history and introduction to the dances. Talks and a practical workshop. NEW! * Workshop - Cotswold - 2 Ilmington Jigs - Sun 28th March 14:00-15:30<https://morrisfed.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9a8f9ef7a3d1dad2e5a00c…>. Come along to learn ‘Nelson’s Praise’ and ‘Jockey to the Fair’ in the style of Ilmington. NEW! April 2021 * Talk – Good Morning, Lords and Ladies – Gill & Barry Goodman - Sun 11th April 16:00-17:30<https://morrisfed.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9a8f9ef7a3d1dad2e5a00c…>. The magic, mystery & madness of English traditional customs in story, song & visual images. * Talk - The Adderbury Morris Men - Sun 25th April 16:00-17:30<https://morrisfed.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9a8f9ef7a3d1dad2e5a00c…>. Find out about the Adderbury tradition that died out in the 19thC and what sparked its revival in 1975. NEW! see all MF events & register<https://morrisfed.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9a8f9ef7a3d1dad2e5a00c…> How to access an event Register for an event, and a couple of days before we'll email you a Zoom link to access it. Don't worry if you've not used Zoom before, we'll send you some hints & tips, and you can connect a bit earlier for us to talk it through. We are recording some of the events, which will appear on the MF YouTube channel<https://morrisfed.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9a8f9ef7a3d1dad2e5a00c…> when they have been processed. To see all recent emails from The Morris Federation see: MF emails online<https://morrisfed.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9a8f9ef7a3d1dad2e5a00c…> Hope to see you at one of our events soon! 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No Such Thing As A Raven

by Hannah Tse Debenham

Hello, To make this an evening of organised Ravens fun details, here is my plan for next week's Zoom :D Inspired by the excellent QI podcast No Such Thing As A Fish, I thought that we could do No Such Thing As A Raven, which requires a little bit of homework. Please bring your favourite quite interesting fact, ideally one which you have learned this week. For example, last week I learned that Barack Obama used 22 pens for one signature when signing Obamacare into law (source <http://content.time.com/time/politics/article/0,8599,1974490,00.html>). (Clare's zoom link yet again, thanks Clare!) Topic: Tower Ravens Time: This is a recurring meeting Meet anytime Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86875884896?pwd=RVNZY2lZYlBzMXZPSi94b2Z4MmtBZz09 Meeting ID: 868 7588 4896 Passcode: 270347

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Friday fun

by Emma Hope

Dearest Ravens, I'd love for you to join me in toasting my new house this Friday at 7:30 🥳 We mentioned a few weeks ago having more drinky zoomy times on a similar schedule to when we'd normally crawl. So to emulate the pub crawl experience I thought we could tour round my house, changing room (and refreshing drinks!) every half an hour or so. To join me in this you could: - also move room/space/orientation with me - have a new drink (alcoholic or not) every new room/space - put your hoodie and coat on just before we move room, then take them both off again once we get to the next room - ignore all this silly nonsense and simply enjoy the view If you would like to bring a game or other entertainment please feel free! Dress code is fancy or whatever you fancy :) Here's the zoom details (thanks Clare!), I'll post them again on WhatsApp on Friday. Topic: Emma's Housewarming Extravaganza Time: Jan 29, 2021 07:30 PM London Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85303290834?pwd=ZytpK1RQS0JXL1VuM2NQNk1raGwxZz09 Meeting ID: 853 0329 0834 Passcode: 205932

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New Year's resolutions zoom

by Rachel Anne Smith

Hiya, Zoom deets below. We'll be chatting vaguely about new years resolutions, in an attempt to be positive about 2021. Maybes points. Laterz, R-a x Topic: Tower Ravens Time: This is a recurring meeting Meet anytime Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86875884896?pwd=RVNZY2lZYlBzMXZPSi94b2Z4MmtBZz09 Meeting ID: 868 7588 4896 Passcode: 270347

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Fwd: [TR Committee] Straw Bear ONLINE 15-17th January 2021

by Hannah Norman

Hi All, "Virtual" Strawbear is on next weekend if you fancy some entertainment and memories of our chilly trip to see the bear last year. (And Martin and Will will be doing their (pre-recorded) Boots gig. Hannah. ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Strawbear Teams via TowerRavensInfo < towerravensinfo(a)lists.postman.org.uk> Date: Fri, 8 Jan 2021 at 14:24 Subject: [TR Committee] Straw Bear ONLINE 15-17th January 2021 To: strawbearteams(a)yahoo.co.uk <strawbearteams(a)yahoo.co.uk> *Hello to all previous Straw Bear Dance Teams,* *It’s such a shame we can’t all be together dancing in the cold again this year. I would like to thank those of you who have provided video and photo contributions over the last few months.* *Straw Bear Online is only a week away! Have a look at strawbear.org.uk <http://strawbear.org.uk> for more information and to reserve your tickets. We have FREE live Zoom music sessions on both Saturday and Sunday, a Zoom ceilidh on Saturday night at only £6 per household, a FREE historical talk about the Straw Bear on Zoom and plenty of videos that will be released on our new YouTube channel over the weekend which you may see the bear and yourselves appearing over the last 40 years!* *I hope to see you ‘virtually’ there!!* *Rebecca* *Whittlesea Straw Bear will be online in 2021* The 42nd Whittlesea Straw Bear Festival will take place in an online-only format on 15 – 17 January 2021. Viewers are invited to follow the Festival on YouTube <https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCv-8lbs_I8jFEbsI-YZW99A> or Facebook <https://www.facebook.com/whittleseastrawbear/> (search for Whittlesea Straw Bear) where most of the events will take place. The online broadcasts will include highlights from the festival, archive footage from its early days in the 1980s, Morris dancing, interviews with the organisers and 41 years of the Bear. Events start with an online concert on Friday 15 January, with contributions from major folk artists Granny’s Attic, Jackie Oates and Brown Boots, plus popular local artists Brian Kell, Ady Bull, Frog on a Bike and Barry Goodman. Musicians will be able to play along to live sessions via Zoom on the Saturday and Sunday; and Saturday evening brings the chance to dance at a home-based barn dance with popular ceilidh duo Doug Eunson and Sarah Matthews, with caller Martyn Harvey. The festival concludes with a folk club style concert and dance footage on the Sunday lunchtime, before a showing of the traditional burning of the Bear. All events are free except the Zoom Ceilidh, which costs £6 per household. Full details of all Straw Bear Online events, and how to buy ceilidh tickets and your exclusive Straw Bear merchandise, can be found at www.strawbear.org.uk _______________________________________________ Tower Ravens Committee and Info List info(a)towerravens.org.uk

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Host a zoom!

by Miriam Snowball

Hello Ravens, and happy new year ✨ Here is the link to the spreadsheet showing all the many many zooms we've done... https://drive.google.com/file/d/1iRS0gs_u1P_r4-gtLf_UA-rdKviUM4cR/view?usp=… At the bottom there's some future dates just waiting for you to put your name to them (thank you to Clare who's signed up to host the first zoom of 2021) You can fill in the topic column if you have an idea, or just leave it blank and think of something closer to the time/on the spot! See you all on Monday 😁 Miriam

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