Wednesday 13th May. We shared a pub outing with our friends Wicket Brood (from Bricket Wood, of course!) There were doubts about the weather, it being a showery day, with occasional heavy bursts. But it brightened up to a clear, if chilly evening. Unfortunately the only audience was mostly us Morris, But that didn’t stop an enjoyable time being had by all.

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Bank Holiday Monday, 4th May Phoenix danced with Baldock Midnight Morris, at their final dance out at Pirton village Maypole. Sadly, after 30 years they are “hanging up their bells.”

Baldock Midnight Morris, in dance.

Dennis & Pam. The two Phoenix musicians that day.

Phoenix in full flow.

A fine hankies flourish by Baldock.

Maypole dancing on the village green.

And another set round the Maypole.

Ian & Jo from Phoenix.

Sticks up to finish.

Baldock & Phoenix shape up for the final dance – “Vandals of Hammerwich'”

“Vandals” in progress!

Baldock Midnight Morris. Side photo.

Baldock & Phoenix, joint sides photo.

The day’s events.

Saturday 2nd May, and Phoenix were once again at in the historic town of Rochester, Kent, celebrating traditional folk music, dance, and a unique chimney sweep tradition. It is renowned as one of the largest May Day celebrations, with the date traditionally being when sweeps had their holiday. First up was the opening ceremony outside the Guildhall, followed by dance spots for all sides, and a Photoshoot, before moving on to various dance spots along the High Street.

Team Phoenix.

We also featured on the back cover of the programme.

A selection now, of various photos from the day.

The Phoenix himself.

The heart of the festival.

Just to introduce myself, I’m Dennis, Phoenix box player, and have just taken on the task of ‘Blog Master’

Many thanks to Kate, for all her excellent work in maintaining this site for the last decade or so. I hope I may continue to carry this on.

I hope to have some new posts of Phoenix’s activities up soon. In the meantime, please bear with me whilst I try and get to grips with things.

its been mighty quiet on here for a while… which doesn’t reflect all the fun Phoenix have been having!

SO, after a decade managing the site, its time for the Phoenix E-officer to hang up her wings and hand over the mantle to someone new.

it might take a little while for our new E-officer to get himself settled in but please do keep coming back to see what we’ve been up to 🙂