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ST ALBANS MORRIS MEN - SUMMER PROGRAMME 1998
**** Normally, shows last only about 20 minutes,
so don't be late! ****
Ordnance Survey map references are given below, to help you
find your way to some of those lovely old pubs we dance at,
tucked away in the back of beyond.
Sunday 26 April - PRE-SUMMER BEER FESTIVAL
Lytton Arms, Old Knebworth (OS 228 202)
Dancing from 12:30.
Friday 1 May - MAY DAY
"Summer starts when the Morris Men start."
06:00 Town Hall, Market Place, St Albans
Yes, 6.00 a.m.! Not for the easily-daunted.
In the presence of The Mayor of St Albans.
Sunday 10th May - LIVING CRAFTS EXHIBITION, Hatfield House
Several dancing spots from 13:30
Monday 11 May
20:15 Tin Pot, Gustard Wood (OS 172 164)
21:30 Rose & Crown, Sandridge (OS 170 104)
Fri 15 - Sun 17 May - Meeting of the Morris Ring, Richmond, N.Yorks.
Hosted by the Richmondshire Morris Men
Monday 18 May
20:15 Roundbush, Aldenham (OS 145 984)
21:30 Overdraught, Park Street (OS 148 038)
Sat 23 May - HERTFORDSHIRE SHOW, Redbourn (OS 095 142)
Displays around the showground between 11:00 & 15:30
Monday 1 June
20:15 Woodman, Norton Green (OS 228 232)
21:30 Lytton Arms, Old Knebworth (OS 228 202)
Sunday 7 June - TOWN & COUNTRY FAYRE, Oaklands College
Oaklands Campus (OS 184 075)
Dancing at 11.30 and 13.00.
Monday 8 June
20:l5 Crooked Billet, Colney Heath (OS 203 059)
21:30 Woodman, Water End (OS 228 043)
Monday 15 June
20:15 Chequers, Gaddesden Row (OS 058 123)
21:30 Alford Arms, Frithsden (OS 017 098)
Monday 22 June
20:15 Robin Hood & Little John, Rabley Heath (OS 235 192)
21:30 White Horse, Welwyn (OS 232 162)
Monday 29 June
20:15 Carpenter's Arms, Southdown (OS 143 133)
21:30 Cross Keys, Harpenden (OS 135 144)
Wednesday 1 July - ST MICHAEL'S STREET FESTIVAL
20:00 - 22:00 St Michael's Village, St Albans (OS 134 074)
Dancing in the lovely old village street (closed to traffic).
Continuous displays by various dance groups from the area.
Ample opportunity to enjoy the beers from the four pubs.
Other musical groups perform in the pubs, during and after the dancing.
Saturday 4 July - Guests of WHITCHURCH MORRIS MEN
Whitchurch M.M. 50th Anniversary Celebrations.
Further details from Andrew Ingram 01296 24450
Monday 6 July
20:15 Cricketers, Sarratt (OS 043 992)
21:30 Artichoke, Croxley Green (OS 066 956)
Saturday 11 July - ST ALBANS FOLK at the FESTIVAL
Further details of the event from Jane Johnson 01727 845 487
Monday 13 July
20:15 Fox, Woolmer Green (OS 255 187)
21:30 White Horse, Burnham Green (OS 262 165)
Monday 20 July
20:15 Elephant & Castle, Amwell (OS 167 133)
21:30 Cross Keys, Gustard Wood (OS 172 163)
Monday 27 July
20:15 Candlestick, Essendon (OS 263 084)
21:30 Red Lion, Hatfield (OS 233 091)
Monday 3 August
20:15 Three Horseshoes, Winkwell (OS 027 064)
21:30 Rising Sun, Berkhamsted (OS 997 077)
Monday 10 August
20:15 Fighting Cocks, St Albans (OS 144 068)
21:30 White Lion, Sopwell Lane (OS 148 067)
Monday 17 August
20:15 Red Lion, Digswell Hill (OS 224 142)
21:30 Sun, Lemsford (OS 221 124)
Monday 24 August
20:15 Maypole, Water End (OS 228 042)
21:30 Plough, Sleapshyde (OS 203 070)
Wednesday 26 August - Guests of COTTONMILL CLOG MORRIS
20:00 The Sportsman, Croxley Green.
Monday 31 August BANK HOLIDAY - St Albans Carnival
10:30 Dancing by the Town Hall, prior to the carnival procession.
Monday 7 September
20:l5 Three Blackbirds, Flamstead (OS 146 078)
21:30 Hollybush, Redbourn (OS 102 118)
Saturday 26 September - S.A.M.M. DAY OF DANCE
Dancing in the city to mark the end of our summer season.
Performance details are:
10.15 a.m. Adelaide Street
11.00 a.m. Outside the Alban Arena
12.00 noon White Lion, Sopwell Lane
2.15 p.m. Abbey Orchard
3.00 p.m. Christopher Place
4.15 p.m. The Maltings
Monday 5th October
20:00 1998/99 practice season starts.
Why not give it a try? There are worse ways of working up a thirst!
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