Durham Rams Sword and Morris Men, Durham City, (UK)

Year founded: 1963 Gender: men Organization(s): Morris Ring Dance type(s): Cotswold morris, rapper sword Tradition(s) / style(s): Most Cotswold morris styles danced. Rapper traditions of Hamsteels, Winlaton and Newbiggin Kit/Livery: Cotswold: Black Brogue shoes. White knee length stockings with black breeches. White shirt under a red tabard with yellow rams head logo front and back. Various coloured neckerchiefs. Waist band and sash of red with rams head logo. Rapper:- Black Brogue shoes. White knee length stockings with black breeches. White shirt. Waist band and sash of red with rams head logo.

Primary contact: Stan Otterburn (Bagman) (Tel.: +44 (0) 191 384 9052; Email: joculator@btinternet.com) Practice Day & time: Tuesday at 20:00 - 22:00

Web site: http://www.durhamrams.org.uk Web site maintainer: Stan Otterburn (joculator@cerberus-uk.co.uk)

Miscellany: Oldest established group of dancers in Durham City carrying on the male tradtion.

Workshops are organised for male dancers/musicians (traditional instruments) age 16 or over and wishing to sample Cotswold or Rapper. Check out the streaming videos and further details on the Rams website.

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