Saturday 1st July 2023, & Phoenix were up bright and early, for a 9.30am departure from Towcestrians Rugby Club, on the Queen’s Oak/Rose and Castle Morris tour around Northamptonshire.

Always a highlight of the morrissing year, this entailed three coaches, nine Morris sides & their equipment, on two separate tours. Phoenix were on tour B, with Basingclog, Chelmsford Ladies, and Queen’s Oak.

Our first port of call was All Saints Church in Northampton town centre, with its large open square in front giving more than enough dance area.

Very soon it’s time to depart, and on to the Three Cranes, in Turvey village. After a “flying” visit there, it was lunchtime at Great Dodington Club, with its grand vista over the Nene Valley.

Following that, it was already time to move on to the final stop of the day; The Telegraph at Moulton.

Returning to the Towcestrians club, it was time for tea & medals (or biscuits, anyway).

Later, dinner was served, and this was followed by an excellent ceilidh. Tired and exhausted after a long day, it was time to retire. But nevertheless a great time had by all. Thank you to hosts Queen’s Oak & Rose and Castle. Here’s to next year

Blog by Dennis, Phoenix musician