Wyvern Jubilee Morris

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Pete Clemo

Pete was a founder Member of the side and is our scrapbook keeper/archivist He can usually be seen with a camera, avoiding strenuous dances (such is the wisdom of experience!) He has been squire of the side four times in the past.

Occupation: Works for Agusta Westlands, and in his own words "30 years ago I couldn't spell Engineer, and now I are one"

Time with WJMM:
Pete was a founder member of the side and has danced continuously with them since the start.

Other sides:
Westland Practice Morris, Westland Jubilee Morris

Other Interests:
Mending railway carriages, walking along canals and photography

Favourite Dance/Tadition:
Adderbury dances in general

Most embarrasing Morris dance incident:
He says censored, but with 32 years under your belt even Pete has had a few!
Whilst dancing on grass, Pete's foot slipped into a hole dug by a dog and he sprained his ankle. Forced to retire from the dance he hobbled away to the sidelines, using his stick as support.
One of the other side members, thinking "The show must go on", rushed to take his place and grabbed the stick from Pete's hand, causing him to fall flat on his face, where he remained for the rest of the dance.

Jed Dunn

Jed is the Foreman (dance instructor) of the side - his motto is "fool to the stars, always there when least needed"

Occupation:
Project Manager

Time with WJMM:
Far too long!

Other sides:
Bluefields, Babylon, Treacle Eater Clog, No Mean Feet, Wessex, Moonshine

Other Interests:
Morris dancing is all he has ever wanted to do

Favourite Dance/Tradition:
Foxtrot to Old Jo Clalke

Most embarrasing Morris dance incident:
Most Thursdays!

Brian Baldwyn

Sometimes known as "Brain" (he claims the spell check was broken - but the name stuck), Brian is the immediate past Squire (leader) of the side.

Occupation:
Brian is retired from Agusta Westlands. He spends much of his spare time outside of Morris walking the coastal path of Cornwall

Time with WJMM:
Joined 1999

Other sides:
Babylon

Other Interests:
Walking, sports cars and memory games

Favourite Dance/Tadition:
Bampton, Banbury Bill

Most embarrasing Morris dance incident:
As part of his Brian training; Brain would often make calls that did not belong in the tradition. However the side having no more of a clue than Brian always followed!

Chris Toyne

Until recently Chris was the sole member of the Wyvern Jubilee Band. This has been augmented recently to become, as some would have it, "The Chris Toyne Big Band". Chris has also been known to shake a mean leg (and hanky) when the occasion demands

Occupation:
Works for Agusta Westlands

Time with WJMM:
Chris was a founder member of the side in 1977 but took a sabbatical for a couple of years so, strictly speaking, he has not been with the side as long as Pete. Still pretty impressive though.

Other sides:
Treacle Eater clog

Other Interests:
Chris holds a private pilot's license and, when not playing for WJMM, he takes to the skies. He may also be seen in and around the area playing at barn dances either with his accordian or double bass

Favourite Dance/Tradition:
Bledington to dance - Fieldtown to play

Most embarrasing Morris dance incident:
In days of days of yore Chris use to feint mortal injury at the end of Beaux of London City. The side would them select a "Pretty Young Thing" to provide a kiss to revive the expiring musician. On the last occasion Chris opened his eyes to come face to face with a heavily bearded man who remarked "Hello Matey". Since then Chris has lost interest in this piece of street theatre!!

Andy

Andy arrived from the east bearing gifts. He has had connections with another beast Dilwyn but we haven't let Nigel know yet! Andy also seems to boast a large collection of hats for some strange reason, and apparently wears anoraks at weekends - Wyverns equivalent of Giorgio Armani

Occupation:
Woodworker

Time with WJMM:
Joined in 2001

Other sides:
Former member of Standon Morris Men (Hertfordshire)

Other Interests:
Andy is a Quaker and has a keen commitment towards humanity and has dedicated parts of his life for the good of other people.
He has had in his time, a fine collection of motorbikes and boulders. He will often be seen arriving on his current bike in tatters

Favourite Dance/Tradition:
Litchfield, Vandalls Of Hammerwich in his words "cos I get to hit people & stuff with sticks"

Most embarrasing Morris dance incident:
In an enthusiastic moment in a linked border hay smothered in black greece paint; floodlights; the crowd baying for more speed; the laws of physics took over and the rule of "base over apex" came into play. In true Morris form the fall was percieved by Andy to be one smooth flowing move, but in reality?

Jon Mounce

Is the current Bagman and has been a past squire. Jon always seems to have a joke for every occasion

Occupation:
Works for Agusta westlands

Time with WJM:
joined 1986 - the third senior member although his looks do not reflect his age

Other sides:
None

Other Interests:
Jon has a young family and unlike Les and Alan has fathered boys, the road to our continuing survival! He is famed for his love of hot meat Curries

Favourite Dance/Tradition:
Anything with sticks, with the hankie exception of "Jubilee" our own dance which he enjoys (Jon clearly never had colds as a child, as he only seems to get his hankies out occasionally!)

Most embarrasing Morris dance incident:
At a morris festival on the Isle of Wight Jon awoke one night wanting to use the lavatory. Unable to locate said facilities in the guest house where the side were staying, he descended the fire escape (naked) to avail himself of the great wide open. Unfortunately, once the job was done, he could not find the fire escape to get back in. He then decided that the only option open was to rest a while in a nearby ditch until it was light enough to find his way back. However, when he reached the ditch, he found it already occupied by a dancer from another side.

Les Bennett

Les has been a past squire and Bagman. Les plays the banjo in the WJMM band when not dancing.

Occupation:
Software Engineer

Time with WJMM:
Joined 1992

Other sides:
No Mean Feet, former member of Victory Morris (Hampshire)

Other Interests:
As well as a young family Les also has one Springer spaniel and two cats to contend with!

Favourite Dance/Tradition:
Bledington, Idbury Hill

Most embarrasing Morris dance incident:
Fried bread and toothpaste - go on ask him you know you want to!

Alan Cocker

Alan is the current Squire (Leader) of the side. He is affectionately known as "The Nose"

Occupation:
Works for Agusta Westlands

Time with WJMM:
Joined 1993

Other sides:
Former member of Babylon

Other Interests:
Alan is a man of action and enjoys Rock Climbing, Mountain Biking, and Caving. He also plays guitar,Uke,mouth organ and didge ... With 2 young children - Zoe, and Charlie - we don't know where he finds the time!

Favourite Dance/Tradition:
Bucknell, Saturday Night

Most embarrasing Morris dance incident:
On a weekend tour of the Isle of Wight, Alan found that he had forgotten to bring his socks but, fortunately, he was able to buy some locally. However, it wasn't until everyone was dressing, ready to go on, that he realised that he had also forgotten to bring his trousers.

Ken Storey

Ken lives in Poole, Dorset but currently works in Yeovil. He was press-ganged into the side whilst working for Les. A sound career move.

Occupation:
Software Engineer

Time with WJMM:
Joined 2005

Other sides:
None

Other Interests:
Plays guitar around and about. Makes websites

Favourite Dance/Tradition:
Bampton Banbury Bill

Most embarrasing Morris dance incident:
Getting it wrong every time.

Duncan Wood

Duncan hails from Saddleworth, Greater Manchester, and we met him there at the Saddleworth Rushcart festival in 2003, where he was the winner of the "Worst Singer" contest. He moved to Somerset and was delighted to find us as a local side. Duncan is famed for his Peruvian folk songs which he sings with a passion

Occupation:
Schoolteacher

Time with WJMM:
Joined 2004

Other sides:
Duncan used to dance with Ousewashes Molly Dancers (Norfork). For those who do not know what molly dancing is check out the contacts and links page

Other Interests:
Guinea Pigs and pan pipes but not in that order

Favourite Dance/Tradition:
Bledington, Idbury Hill

Most embarrasing Morris dance incident:
Duncan believes he has had plenty of them, but usually associated with cider. The problem being with cider is at the time it seems normal - the net result - status quo!

Geoff Turnbull

Having been a loyal follower of the side for many years, Geoff now plays various instruments, and occasionally known to dance. He is also some how become attached to the animal of the side. If you ever loose anything at a stand, money, small children, or shiny things, Geoff can usually extract them from the Nigel, the sides kleptomanic Wyvern

Occupation: Retired

Time with WJMM:
We cant get rid of him!

Other sides:
None

Other Interests:
Guiness and restoring vintage aircraft

Favourite Dance/Tradition:
Heddington, Beansetting - he raves about this simple dance

Most embarrasing Morris dance incident:
Ask Nigel - he knows all of Geoffs secrets

Alan Balding (Treasurer)

Almost fresh from teaching in exotic places. When he joined he claimed "his dancing was sometime ago" he is living proof that like riding a bike once ridden never forgotton

Occupation:
Retired from teaching and trading standards

Time with WJMM:
Joined 2007

Other sides:
Former member of Northhampton Morris Men

Other Interests:
Most sport. Biking Walking Scuba diving (only in warm water now). It seems the name Alan is assoicated with outdoor activities?

Favourite Dance/Tradition:
Bucknell - Queens Delight

Most embarrasing Morris dance incident:
Saddleworth rushcart seems to feature in Wyvern Jubilee. Whilst being part of the 150 men Rushcart pulling team, Alan fell over his "stang" and caused a pile up in the resulting confusion!

Nigel

Our very own Wyvern (Draco Africanus). He is still a very young Wyvern and quite tame

Occupation:
Kleptomaniac

Time with WJMM:
Since a small leathery egg

Other sides: We dont mention other sides for fear of him eating the other beasts/animals

Other Interests:
Wyverns love riddles and eating elephants

Favourite Dance/Tradition:
Limited by his stature

Most embarrasing Morris dance incident:
Geoff

New Member

This could be you!

Occupation:
Yours

Time with WJMM:
to be confirmed

Other sides: We are shameless and won't hold it against you

Other Interests:
you've seen ours - would you fit in?

Favourite Dance/Tradition:
yours for the taking

Most embarrasing Morris dance incident:
Only time will tell

New Member

This could be one of your friends!

Occupation:
Theirs

Time with WJMM:
to be confirmed

Other sides: We are shameless and won't hold it against either of you

Other Interests:
you've seen ours - would you think they would fit in?

Favourite Dance/Tradition:
Theirs for the taking

Most embarrasing Morris dance incident:
Only time will tell

Keith Lines

Keith met with WJMM at the local and he expressed a wish to join - he then played a mean guitar - and has just got meaner

Occupation:
Our Yeomarks Man

Time with WJMM:
Joined 2007

Other sides: None

Other Interests:
Beer, ships, Beer. Pole dancing

Favourite Dance/Tradition:
Not disclosed

Most embarrasing Morris dance incident:
Only time will tell

Bonnie Poole

Bonnie arrived with Andy and becamme WJMM first Groupies - She then pick up the Bodrahn and never looked back

Occupation:
TBD

Time with WJMM:
The new kid on the block

Other sides:
Not known

Other Interests:
Most sport. Andy Poolebr/>
Favourite Dance/Tradition:
Not Known

Most embarrasing Morris dance incident:
To be realised

Andy Poole

Being friends with Jed Andy arrived with Bonnie as the other groupie. But after a few Ales he agreed to try dancing - and guess what caught the bug

Occupation:
TBD

Time with WJMM:
His first Season

Other sides: Moonbeams/animals

Other Interests:
Bonnie Poole

Favourite Dance/Tradition:
TBD

Most embarrasing Morris dance incident:
Time will tell

Steve

Steve joined around the same time as Alan Balding. We thought at first Andy has lost weight, but soon realised Steve was better looking

Occupation:
TBD

Time with WJMM:
Joined 2008

Other sides: A good question - ask and he will tell you

Other Interests:
tbd

Favourite Dance/Tradition:
TBD

Most embarrasing Morris dance incident:
There will be one - trust us!

Snapper

We decided that Nigel would eventually grow up, and with Geoff loosing his marbles we could do with a wild beast master!

Occupation:
Buffalo and Bison keeper

Time with WJMM:
Joined with Andy Poole

Other sides: TBD

Other Interests:
Rugby

Favourite Dance/Tradition:
To early to tell

Most embarrasing Morris dance incident:
We think Snapper is too serious to have any of these!

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what does he do

Occupation:
what

Time with WJMM:
Joined in

Other sides: None

Other Interests:
TBD

Favourite Dance/Tradition:
Not disclosed

Most embarrasing Morris dance incident:
Only time will tell