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Sept 2023
Harrogate women’s Morris dancing group holds trial for new recruits
A women’s Morris dancing group in Harrogate is hosting a trial session to recruit new dancers.
Betty Lupton’s Ladle Laikers has danced its way through Harrogate and the surrounding areas since 1977.
The group has 22 members including musicians but has not recruited any new dancers since before covid.
The taster session will be held at St John’s and St Luke’s Church in Bilton, where the group meets every Wednesday, and welcomes women and girls of all abilities.
Dance teacher and founding member Margaret Burrell said:
The Morris dancers recently performed at Whitby Folk Week and frequently take part in local events too.
Pic: Tony Rees. Betty Lupton's Ladle Laikers performing in 1980.
Although the youngest member is just 16, Ms Burrell said:
Dancers go on a probationary period for four weeks after the trials to ensure they’re happy before becoming official members.
Membership costs £40 per year but the trial is free to attend - the group takes on women and girls aged 16 and upwards.
The taster session will be held on Wednesday, September 20 from 7.45pm.
To register your interest, contact Anita Roy, the group’s secretary, on 07801 948480.
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