Keep Fit & Active with Morris Dancing


NEW YEAR - same old keep- fit and dance classes? Looking for something different? Why not try Morris dancing? Lodestone Border Morris are running a series of free classes at the Kings Centre in Pixon Lane on Thursday evenings from 13th January for four weeks.


‘The dancing is a good mix of traditional and modern morris dances’, said dance teacher Stephen Newland. ‘And is an exciting way to keep fit and active. If you know your left foot from your right come along and give it a try. No obligation to dance out, but once bitten by the morris, you may well find it could change your life.’ ‘We are a friendly, sociable bunch and welcome male and female dancers ages from 16 upwards. ‘We dance in a lively style called ‘border morris’ using stick clashing to emphasize the beat. It is totally unlike the handkerchief waving of men dressed in white. ‘All you need to bring are


The Tavonians, Tavistock’s amateur theatre company, invite anyone interested in theatre to learn more about the skills involved, in open workshops starting this month.


There are 12 sessions, in three themed blocks - Creation, Conflict and Celebration. The January workshops, on creation, are:


Thursday 20th, 7.30pm at Tavistock Guide Hall on creating a character Friday 21st, 7.30pm at Tavistock Guide Hall on “vocal adrenalin” - singing for stage


Saturday 22nd 10am at the United Reformed Church Hall on devising and improvising


Saturday 22nd 1.30pm at the United Reformed Church Hall on elements of directing.


The block on conflict runs from 17th to 19th February at the same times and venues. For the March block on celebration - again 17th to 19th, the Saturday runs through to early evening with a performance of a “play in a day” drawing on skills


14 learned.


Anyone aged between 16 and 80 is welcome, and if you have never been involved in putting on a play, this is an ideal chance to sample what is involved. If you are an experienced thespian, you will also welcome the chance to hone your skills with the professional tutors, who include


Joining in the dance at the Royal Oak, Meavy


comfortable shoes and a sense of enthusiasm.’ Squire, Dave Wood said: ‘It’s great to bring the dance to a town like Tavistock. We are at the beginning of the new year so this is the perfect time to try something different with a bit of fun and fitness thrown in. We would also like to hear from musicians who might be interested in playing for the side.’ The introductory evening is on


Thursday 13th from 8.00pm- 10.00pm and the classes will run initially for four weeks - free. Refreshments will be available on the night and there is plenty of car parking. For more information take a look at their website: www.lodestonemorris.co.uk Call Steve on 01822 610412 or come along and meet us at Kings on the night.


Warm Up with Theatre Workshops


Steph Reese, director of the Tavonians’ latest production, Maskerade.


You can pick any mix of workshops to attend, to suit your interests and diary. However to encourage you to come to several, there are discounts for booking several workshops at least a week ahead. (Normal price £5 per session, reduced to £4.50 for any two in a block and £4 if all four are booked.) The Tavonians are grateful for a grant from West Devon Borough Council towards the cost.


www.tavonians.org.uk, or send a stamped addressed envelope to “Tavonians Workshops, 3 Deer Park Lane, Tavistock PL19 9HB” .


Tavonians to attend the workshops, chair Ali Fife said “We welcome new members at any time, whether to take part in a production or just enjoy social events including play readings. While we are an amateur group, we have been a step on the road to a successful career on stage or television for some local people.”


While you do not need to join the To book, follow the instructions on


Photo: Heather Newland


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