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Chapel-en-le-Frith Morris

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Turning 50 in 2025. Chapel-en-le-Frith Morris - probably the most hyphenated morris side in the world. We welcome anyone (even those without hyphenated surnames) to join us as dancers and/or musicians.

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Chapel-en-le-Frith Morris @chapelmorris.bsky.social · 12h

2017. Some teaching sessions for Hayfield cubs and Fairfield Junior School. In the mood we ran 'Give Morris a Go' sessions in October. I person in Buxton and 4 in Chapel. Nobody joined the side. Nil Desperandum! #CM50 buff.ly/4a47FG3

Chapel-en-le-Frith Morris @chapelmorris.bsky.social · 7d

2016. Powderkegs 15th anniversary celebrations in Castleton followed Harthill's 40th birthday celebrations in Sheffield. Then a surprise 'cabaret spot' at Tom and Lisa's wedding in October. A very proud Phil Jupp! #CM50 buff.ly/4a47FG3

Chapel-en-le-Frith Morris @chapelmorris.bsky.social · 14d

2015. We made it to 40! An amazing year. Danced with Toronto MM outside Buxton, on the Ferry at Mersey Ring Meeting and in Cotswold Morris villages with Ripley MM. #CM50 buff.ly/4a47FG3

Chapel-en-le-Frith Morris @chapelmorris.bsky.social · 18d

#TimMinchin born on Oct 7 1975. We were Not Perfect in 1975 but getting better all the time #CM50

Chapel-en-le-Frith Morris @chapelmorris.bsky.social · 20d

#KateWinslet born Oct 5 1975. We were launched in 1975 and didn't sink #CM50

Chapel-en-le-Frith Morris @chapelmorris.bsky.social · 21d

2014. Our second visit to Dartington (last there in 1989) including wonderful river trip. Presented Jim with bottle of whsiky for his 85th birthday. Joined Ashdown Forest on tour at The Red Lion, Litton - some impressive singing and playing during the evening. #CM50 buff.ly/4a47FG3

Chapel-en-le-Frith Morris @chapelmorris.bsky.social · 28d

2013. We went to Leek Morris Day of Dance in May but dancing was abandoned because of torrential rain. Perhaps a premonition of Leek Morris at a watery Buxton DoD 10 years later in 2023. #CM50 buff.ly/4a47FG3

Chapel-en-le-Frith Morris @chapelmorris.bsky.social · Sep 25

#DeclanDonnelly born on 25 Sep 1975. We were full of talent in 1975 #CM50

Chapel-en-le-Frith Morris @chapelmorris.bsky.social · Sep 20

2012. May Day celebrations on Chapel Market Place competing with a children's entertainer/magician. Danced at Kinder Reservoir #CM50 buff.ly/4a47FG3

Chapel-en-le-Frith Morris @chapelmorris.bsky.social · Sep 19

#FawltyTowers first broadcast on Sep 19th 1975. It's all been funny since we started in 1975 #CM50

Chapel-en-le-Frith Morris @chapelmorris.bsky.social · Sep 13

2011. Deluge at Edale Country Fair meant hot and steamy dance in marquee. Celebrated Powderkegs 10th anniversary #CM50 buff.ly/4a47FG3

Chapel-en-le-Frith Morris @chapelmorris.bsky.social · Sep 6

2010. Lots of guest sides on our Monday nights incl Powderkegs, Milltown Cloggies, Brisingamen, Poynton Jemmers. Record broken at Castleton when Ged involved c100 children from Youth Hostel in Shepherds Hey #CM50 buff.ly/4a47FG3

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Chapel-en-le-Frith Morris @chapelmorris.bsky.social · Sep 2

#Sailing by #RodStewart released on Sep 2nd 1975. We were off and sailing in 1975 #CM50

Chapel-en-le-Frith Morris @chapelmorris.bsky.social · Aug 30

2009. Jim's 80th birthday and we surprised him by appearing at his birthday meal at The Beehive in May. In September we went back to Gorton Rushcart, just 24 years after first attending in 1985 #CM50 buff.ly/4a47FG3

Chapel-en-le-Frith Morris @chapelmorris.bsky.social · Aug 23

2008. Another treat for railway enthusiasts on the Churnet Valley steam train with Powederkegs and Boggarts Breakfast. Sad end to the year dancing at Alex Needham's (ex squire) funeral just before Christmas. #CM50 buff.ly/4a47FG3

Chapel-en-le-Frith Morris @chapelmorris.bsky.social · Aug 16

2007. A real treat for our trainspotter fans as we danced at Stalybridge Station as guests of White Rose Morris. Also performed at the Last Night of the Promes - no not Royal Albert Hall, at Rowarth Garden Party. #CM50 buff.ly/4a47FG3

Chapel-en-le-Frith Morris @chapelmorris.bsky.social · Aug 9

2006. Kemps Kamp and Graham became 'detached' from his caravan leaving the siteo n the Sunday. We danced at 5 year old Powderkegs Day of Dance in Buxton in September. #CM50 buff.ly/4a47FG3

Chapel-en-le-Frith Morris @chapelmorris.bsky.social · Aug 8

#picnicathangingrock film released on 8th August 1975. We weren't giving ourselves 'Ayres' in 1975 #CM50

Chapel-en-le-Frith Morris @chapelmorris.bsky.social · Aug 2

2005. Somehow we got booked for a Scottish millionaire's English wife's birthday in Edinburgh. We waited for our cue (the piper to stop playing) before emerging to perform in front of the pink dressed guests. Other celebrities booked to perform were the Bay City Rollers! #CM50 buff.ly/4a47FG3

Chapel-en-le-Frith Morris @chapelmorris.bsky.social · Jul 26

2004. Buxton Day of Dance was getting bigger with 12 visiting sides this year. At our Christmas meal Squire Ged presented a tankard to Randall Dawson for being our stalwart musician from 1976 through to 2004. #CM50 buff.ly/4a47FG3

Chapel-en-le-Frith Morris @chapelmorris.bsky.social · Jul 19

2003. A couple of feasts (Lichfield and Stafford) to start the year. However, although most of the years was sunny, for possibly the first time ever it was too wet to dance on our Morris Monday at the Miners' Arms at Eyam. #CM50 buff.ly/4a47FG3

Chapel-en-le-Frith Morris @chapelmorris.bsky.social · Jul 17

#ApolloSoyuzHandshake historic handshake 17 July 1975. We were getting into orbit in 1975. #CM50

Chapel-en-le-Frith Morris @chapelmorris.bsky.social · Jul 12

2002. Even more 'F's at the fabulous Four Fools Folk Festival at Chorley. Some very funny (but edgy) announcing banter from Squire, Julian, comparing a fellow announcer to a rather infamous doctor. #CM50 buff.ly/4a47FG3

Chapel-en-le-Frith Morris @chapelmorris.bsky.social · Jul 5

2001. Foot and Mouth outbreak meant we had to dance on the road at May Day, not on Eccles Pike. Boars Head Morris's Spring Tour meant dancing at the magnificent Piece Hall and an evening in Bradford's gas lit New Beehive Inn, with an Indian restaurant next door. Heaven. #CM50 buff.ly/4a47FG3

Chapel-en-le-Frith Morris @chapelmorris.bsky.social · Jun 28

2000. We made it to 25 years. A fantastic year of cameraderie, dancing and generally 'pissing about'. Our Weekend of Dance, based at Youlgreave Village Hall brought it all together. Thank you Morris. #CM50 buff.ly/4a47FG3