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Here you can find all sorts of information about Glory of the West and about what we do, including our Summer Programme and contact details.
We practise during the winter months at Bowhill Primary School, Buddle Lane, St Thomas, Exeter, Wednesday nights at 8.00 pm.
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The dance out season is nearly upon us, so today we had an all day practice in order to work on the finer details. Here's a snippet of the day with dancers, musicians, children playing in the corner and a fine spread of food for our lunch break.
A great article about women in morris dancing. No it's not all men with beer guts, but if you've ever seen Glory of the West dance, then you already know that!
frootsmag.com/hoyden-morris
Hoyden Morris - fRoots Magazine
frootsmag.com
If your image of morris dancers is of overweight, bearded, beer-swilling men lumbering around the pub car park, it’s time to have your realities adjusted. Elizabeth Kinder finds that in the 21st Century, the women are making the running. Oh, and it’s not a fertility rite either… The Morris. Wh...A Sunday morning short walk to explore the nearby sculpture park in bright sunshine.... after lunch our usual group photos before leaving for home.
Here are a few more from our Coverack YHA stay - a walk along the coast in slight drizzle; lunch break to check emails and photos and chat about Charlotte's hat, then back via Roskilly ice cream and some muddy lanes...
Here's a few photos from our fabulous weekend away at Coverack YHA. No dancing, just us having a good time together. I am sure there will be more photos to follow.