Great Western Morris


Past And Present Members


These profiles are accurate to the best of our knowledge.
If you have any additions, corrections or photos please contact Richard Ashe


A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z


Jonty ????
Richard Ashe
Iain Baines
Colin Baker
Colin Bargery
Sarah Barnes
Graham Bates
Steve Bazire
Nick Beale
John Bickford
Helen Bidwell
Chris Biggart
Ian Bookless
Mike Boston
Dave Brassington
Eileen Brassington Matthew Brassington
Adrian (Shade) Brayley
Ann Bricknell
Paul Brierley
Steve Bright
Carolann Brown
Richard Brown
Graham Bungay
John Burgess
Steve Buss
Nigel Carter
Bill Chugg
Bea Cole
Chris Cook
James Cook
Trevor Cook
Chris Cooper
Vicky Cooper
Quinton Cumbes
Dave DeLaDesma
Robin Denny
Alan Dilly
Paul Dodds
Christine Duff

Gerard Edwards
Ross Emerson
Zara Emerson
Dave Foster
Alan Gadian
Richard Gale
Gary Gawler
Mark Goodman
Dave Gray
Mike Griffiths
Adrian Groves
Martin Hall
John Hehir
Nicky Hewitt
Geoff Hoggan
Oliver Holland
Barry Honeysett
Jack Honeysett
Phil Honeysett
Paddy Hovestadt
Dave Hubbard
Charlotte Hubbard
Alan Iorweth
Roger Johnson
Alan Jones
John Jones
Kevin Jones
Jane Julier
John Kennaby
Bob King
Bill Lachenal
Steve Langfield
Pete Langley
Dave Leat
John Lewis
Barry Lister
Sue Llewellyn

Dave Lyons
Dave Marsh
Graham Matthews
Dougie McCallum
Jane McCallum
Alistair McKenzie
Callum McKenzie
Pete Merrett
John Mills
Prof. Mills
Derek Moore
Tim Morrissey
Benjamin Moss
Dominic Moss
Duncan Moss
Dave Newman
Mark Newton
Martin Oakley
Roy Owens
Andy Palmer
Phil Nye
Nick Peed
Richard Penny
John Peters
Simon Pipe
Chris Pitt
Phil Pow
Bob Powell
Dave Powell
Kate Powell
Alan Pritchard
Cat Radford
Dave Robinson
Richard Rogers
Dorothy Roberts
Dave Rose

Sam Sampson
Steve Sheehan
Cath Sleigh
Phil Sleigh
Terry Sloan
Pete Smith
Richard Smith
Elliot Spoerer
Simon Spoerer
John Spree
Tim Spree
Adrian Stallard
Sarah Stallard
Richard Stearne
Tim Stokes
Dave Stone
Graham Tait
Steve Taylor
Kev Theaker
Margaret Theaker
Graham Thomas
Becky Thorn
Dave Thornton
Jerry Tozer
Mike Turner
Mike Turner-Bisset
Rosie Turner-Bisset
Steve Unsworth
Andy Walker
Crispin Walker
Martin Waterhouse
Steve Watt
Dave Wigley
Richard Winslade
Minnie Wild
Julian Wild
Rob Williams
Roger Williams
Mark Williamson
Paul Wilson
Jeremy Woodman
Martin Yarwood
Richard Yellop

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Jonty ????

Name
Active: 1970s?
Role: Dancer
Offices Held: ?
Occupation: ?
Living In: ?
Other Teams: ?
Notes: ?
E-Mail: ?

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Richard Ashe

Name
Active: December 1975 - Date
Role: Dancer, Musician (Melodeon)
Offices Held:
Occupation: Supply Teacher
Living In: Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire
Other Teams: Downes (1978-1981), Dr Turbervilles (1982-1987), Wheal Sophia (1988-1990)
Notes: Richard joined GW while a student at the University. He officially left in 1978 but despite his best efforts to escape he continues to play for GW on their away fixtures.
E-Mail: mailatrichardashedotcodotuk

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Iain Baines

Name
Active: 2003 - date
Role: Dancer, Musician (Banjolin)
Offices Held:
Occupation: Environment Agency (temp)
Living In: Exeter, Devon
Other Teams: Firestone (as a musician, 1999-present), Streatham Swine (occasional side at the University of Exeter, have been bag)
Notes: Started turning up at practices on a Monday night last year (2003), managed to acquire most of kit and even learn a few dances before getting a variety of foot injuries. Was given the Chris Cooper Memorial Tankard as the GW version of sympathy.
E-Mail: orangeunderscoreutanateudoramaildotcom
Chris Cooper Memorial Tankard Winner 2004

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Colin Baker

Name
Active: ?
Role: Dancer
Offices Held: ?
Occupation: ?
Living In: ?
Other Teams: Wheal Sophia
Notes: ?
E-Mail: ?

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Colin Bargery

Name
Active: ?
Role: Dancer
Offices Held: ?
Occupation: ?
Living In: Crediton, Devon
Other Teams: ?
Notes: ?
E-Mail: ?

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Sarah Barnes

Name
Active: ?
Role: Musician (Flute)
Offices Held: ?
Occupation: ?
Living In: kenton, Devon
Other Teams: ?
Notes: ?
E-Mail: ?

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Graham Bates

Name
Active: 1970s
Role: Dancer, Musician (Melodeon)
Offices Held: ?
Occupation: Builder
Living In: Moretonhampstead, Devon
Other Teams: ?
Notes: ?
E-Mail: ?

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Steve Bazire

Name
Active: 1976-1977
Role: Dancer, Musician (Melodeon)
Offices Held: ?
Occupation: Pharmacist
Living In: Norwich (since 1986
Other Teams: Bath City, Bristol, Kemp's Men
Notes: Member for one year whilst doing pre-registration pharmacist year at RD&E hospital. Moved to Bristol, then Norfolk. Now Chief Pharmacist for Norfolk and Waveney Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust, running ceilidh band but not dancing much these days.
E-Mail: sbazireatukppgdotorgdotuk

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Nick Beale

Name
Active: 1977 - 1989
Role: Dancer
Offices Held: Treasurer
Occupation: Local Government Officer
Living In: Exeter, Devon
Other Teams: None
Notes: Top reviewer for "fRoots" magazine. Author of books and articles on the air war 1939-1945 (www.ghostbombers.com)
E-Mail: nickatnblkbdotfree-onlinedotcodotuk

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John Bickford

Name
Active: ?
Role: Dancer, Musician (Fiddle)
Offices Held: ?
Occupation: ?
Living In: Topsham, Devon
Other Teams: ?
Notes: ?
E-Mail: ?

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Helen Bidwell
nee Fielding

Name
Active: 1975?-1978?
Role: Musician (Fiddle)
Offices Held: ?
Occupation: Archivist
Living In: Clun, Shropshire
Other Teams: Glory Of The West, Downes, Old Palace, Old Meg?
Notes: ?
E-Mail: nellandrobinatbtinternetdotcom

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Chris Biggart

Name
Active: 1990 - ????
Role: Dancer
Offices Held: ?
Occupation: ?
Living In: ?
Other Teams: ?
Notes: ?
E-Mail: ?
Chris Cooper Memorial Tankard Winner

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Ian Bookless

Name
Active: ?
Role: Dancer, Musician (Saxaphone)
Offices Held: ?
Occupation: ?
Living In: Malmesbury, Wilts
Other Teams: Pigsty
Notes: ?
E-Mail: ?
Chris Cooper Memorial Tankard Winner 2001

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Mike Boston

Name
Active: Easter 1975 - Date
Role: Dancer, Fool
Offices Held: Squire, Foreman, Bagman
Occupation: University IT Lecturer
Living In: Crediton, Devon
Other Teams: Kemps Men (1973-1975)
Notes: Mike has at various times been Squire, Foreman, Bagman but never Treasurer (I wonder why). He is now the full time fool for GW and spends his time, like a little ginger terrier, pestering old ladies and small children.
E-Mail: mikedotbostonatlineonedotnet

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Dave Brassington

Name
Active: 1975 - Date
Role: Dancer
Offices Held: Foreman
Occupation: ?
Living In: Copplestone, Devon
Other Teams: Wyre Forest
Notes: Father Of Matthew
E-Mail: ?

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Eileen Brassington

Name
Active: ?
Role: Musician (Recorder)
Offices Held:
Occupation: ?
Living In: Copplestone, Devon
Other Teams: ?
Notes: Mother of Matthew
E-Mail: ?

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Matthew Brassington

Name
Active: ?
Role: Dancer
Offices Held:
Occupation: ?
Living In: Copplestone, Devon
Other Teams: ?
Notes: Son of Dave & Eileen
E-Mail: ?

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Adrian (Shade) Brayley

Name
Active: 2004 - date
Role: Dancer
Offices Held: ?
Occupation: Layabout (and financial wizz-kid)
Living In: Exeter
Other Teams: King John's (1984-1989)
Notes: ?
E-Mail: shadetheadeathotmaildotcom

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Ann Bricknell

Name
Active: 1970s - 1983 at least
Role: Musician (Melodeon)
Offices Held: ?
Occupation: ?
Living In: Edinburgh?
Other Teams: ?
Notes: Ann is blind which means she has never had the misfortune of seeing us dance. Famous for her bag which was a Pandora's Box of useful things. Infamous for the "sandwiches in the knickers" incident.
E-Mail: ?

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Paul Brierley

Name
Active: 2003 - Date
Role: Dancer
Offices Held: None
Occupation: Designer
Living In: Harberton, Devon
Other Teams: Adderbury, Kirtlington, Harberton Navy, Morris Offspring
Notes:
E-Mail: pauldotgwatbriforddotdemondotcodotuk

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Steve Bright

Name
Active: ?
Role: Dancer
Offices Held: ?
Occupation: ?
Living In: Exeter, Devon
Other Teams: ?
Notes: ?
E-Mail: ?

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Carolann Brown

Name
Active: ?
Role: Musician (Flute)
Offices Held: ?
Occupation: ?
Living In: Exeter, Devon
Other Teams: ?
Notes: ?
E-Mail: ?

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Richard Brown

Name
Active: Yes
Role: Dancer
Offices Held: ?
Occupation: ?
Living In: Exeter, Devon
Other Teams: ?
Notes: ?
E-Mail: ?

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Graham Bungay

Name
Active: ?
Role: Dancer
Offices Held: ?
Occupation: ?
Living In: ?
Other Teams: ?
Notes: ?
E-Mail: ?

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John Burgess

Name
Active: 1970s
Role: Dancer
Offices Held: ?
Occupation: ?
Living In: Hastings, E. Sussex
Other Teams: Mad Jack's
Notes: ?
E-Mail: ?

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Steve Buss

Name
Active: 1972-1977,1984-1987
Role: Dancer, Musician (Melodeon)
Offices Held: Squire, Foreman
Occupation: French agent for a UK holiday company
Living In: Normandy, France
Other Teams: Alive And Kicking (1990-1995)
Notes: Also musician for Glory of the West
E-Mail: ?

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Nigel Carter

Name
Active: 1970s
Role: Dancer
Offices Held:
Occupation: Tax Consultant
Living In: Leytonstone, London
Other Teams: Cardiff, Paddington Pandemonic Express, Seven Champions
Notes:
E-Mail: nigelhcarteratntlworlddotcom

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Bill Chugg

Name
Active: 1983 - late 1980s
Role: Dancer, Musician (Fiddle & Bass)
Offices Held: ?
Occupation: Teacher trainer
Living In: Exeter, Devon
Other Teams: ?
Notes: ?
E-Mail: myteleboxatstringbanddotwanadoo.co.uk

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Bea Cole

Name
Active: ?
Role: Dancer
Offices Held: ?
Occupation: ?
Living In: ?
Other Teams: ?
Notes: ?
E-Mail: ?

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Chris Cook

Name
Active: September 1985 - Date
Role: Musician (Melodeon), Bagman, Band Leader
Offices Held: Bagperson, Band Leader
Occupation: ?
Living In: Cheriton Bishop, Devon
Other Teams: Downes On Tour, Mr Jorrocks
Notes: Jig Comp winner in 2008 as musician for Dominic Moss.
Managed Dance Display for Sidmouth Festival 2007, 2008, 2009.
E-Mail:
Chris Cooper Memorial Tankard Winner

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James Cook

Name
Active: 2006 - Date
Role: Dancer
Offices Held:
Occupation: Student
Living In: Exeter, Devon
Other Teams:
Notes:
E-Mail:

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Trevor Cook

Name
Active: September 1985 - Date
Role: Dancer
Offices Held: Squire, Bagman
Occupation:
Living In: Cheriton Bishop, Devon
Other Teams: Downes On tour, Mr Jorrocks
Notes:
E-Mail:
Chris Cooper Memorial Tankard Winner

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Chris Cooper
RIP

Name
Active: 1976? - 1977?
Role: Dancer
Offices Held: None
Occupation: ?
Other Teams: None
Notes: Chris was unfortunately killed while hitch-hiking. A tankard in his honour is presented annually to the new member of the side who has contributed the most in the past year.

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Vicky Cooper

Name
Active: ?
Role: Musician (Fiddle)
Offices Held: ?
Occupation: ?
Living In: Bristol, Avon
Other Teams: Pigsty
Notes: ?
E-Mail: ?

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Quinton Cumbes

Name
Active: 1977 - date
Role: Dancer
Offices Held: Squire, Bagman
Occupation: Research technician in Biology at the University
Living In: Christow, Devon
Other Teams: ?
Notes: ?
E-Mail: ?
Chris Cooper Memorial Tankard Winner 1978

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Dave Deladesma

Name
Active: Late 1970s?
Role: Dancer
Offices Held: ?
Occupation: Air Traffic Controller?
Living In: London?
Other Teams: Hammersmith?
Notes: ?
E-Mail: ?

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Robin Denny

Name
Active: ?
Role: Dancer
Offices Held: ?
Occupation: ?
Living In: ?
Other Teams: ?
Notes: ?
E-Mail: ?

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Alan Dilly
(Dill)

Name
Active: 1970s - Early 1980s?
Role: Dancer
Offices Held: Foreman
Occupation: Art Teacher
Living In: Milton Keynes, Bucks
Other Teams: Stony Stratford
Notes: Morris tutor at the Royal Ballet School in London
E-Mail: alandillyatyahoodotcodotuk

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Paul Dodds

Name
Active: ?
Role: Dancer
Offices Held: ?
Occupation: ?
Living In: Sidmouth, Devon
Other Teams: ?
Notes: ?
E-Mail: ?

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Christine Duff

Name
Active: ?
Role: Musician (Saxaphone)
Offices Held: ?
Occupation: Artist
Living In: Exeter, Devon
Other Teams: ?
Notes: ?
E-Mail: ?

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Gerard Edwards

Name
Active: Sep 1988 - date
Role: Dancer
Offices Held: None
Occupation: Geologist
Living In: Bradninch, Devon
Other Teams: None
Notes:
E-Mail: GEdwardsatpbadotcodotuk

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Ross Emerson

Name
Active: ?
Role: Dancer
Offices Held: ?
Occupation: Clockmaker
Living In: Cullompton, Devon
Other Teams: ?
Notes: Brother of Zara
E-Mail: ?
Chris Cooper Memorial Tankard Winner

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Zara Emerson

Name
Active: ?
Role: Musician
Offices Held: ?
Occupation: ?
Living In: ?
Other Teams: ?
Notes: Sister of Ross
E-Mail: ?

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Dave Foster

Name
Active: ?
Role: Dancer
Offices Held: ?
Occupation: ?
Living In: Swindon, Wilts
Other Teams: ?
Notes: ?
E-Mail: ?

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Alan Gadian

Name
Active: Late 1970s
Role: Dancer
Offices Held: ?
Occupation: ?
Living In: ?
Other Teams: ?
Notes: ?
E-Mail: ?

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Richard Gale

Name
Active: 1970s
Role: Dancer
Offices Held: ?
Occupation: ?
Living In: Exeter, Devon
Other Teams: ?
Notes: ?
E-Mail: ?

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Gary Gawler

Name
Active: 1970s
Role: Dancer
Offices Held: Squire
Occupation: ?
Living In: Starcross, Devon
Other Teams: ?
Notes: ?
E-Mail: ?

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Mark Goodman

Name
Active: 1980s?
Role: Dancer, Musician (Whistles & Pipes)
Offices Held: ?
Occupation: ?
Living In: Aylesbury, Bucks?
Other Teams: ?
Notes: ?
E-Mail: ?

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Dave Gray

Name
Active: 1970s
Role: Dancer
Offices Held: ?
Occupation: ?
Living In: Sarawak, Malaysia
Other Teams: ?
Notes: ?
E-Mail: ?

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Mike Griffiths

Name
Active: 1980s?
Role: Dancer
Offices Held: ?
Occupation: ?
Living In: Redditch, Worcestershire
Other Teams: Gibbet, Downes
Notes: ?
E-Mail: ?

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Adrian Groves

Name
Active: ?
Role: Dancer
Offices Held: ?
Occupation: ?
Living In: Tingewick, Bucks
Other Teams: Jabberwocky, Kirtlington
Notes: Married to Claire (nee Watts) formerly of Oyster and Downes
E-Mail: adrian-grovesatbeebdotnet

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Martin Hall

Name
Active: ?
Role: Dancer
Offices Held: ?
Occupation: ?
Living In: ?
Other Teams: ?
Notes: ?
E-Mail: ?

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John Hehir

Name
Active: ?
Role: Dancer
Offices Held: ?
Occupation: ?
Living In: Exeter, Devon
Other Teams: ?
Notes: ?
E-Mail: ?

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Nicky Hewitt

Name
Active: 1970s?
Role: Musician (Oboe)
Offices Held: ?
Occupation: ?
Living In: ?
Other Teams: Glory Of The West
Notes: ?
E-Mail: ?

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Geoff Hoggan

Name
Active: ?
Role: Dancer, Musician
Offices Held: ?
Occupation: ?
Living In: ?
Other Teams: ?
Notes: ?
E-Mail: ?

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Oliver Holland
(Olly)

Name
Active: ?
Role: Dancer
Offices Held: ?
Occupation: ?
Living In: ?
Other Teams: ?
Notes: ?
E-Mail: ?

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Barry Honeysett

Name
Active: 1975 - Date
Role: Dancer
Offices Held: Foreman
Occupation: Architect
Living In: Kennerleigh, Devon
Other Teams: ?
Notes: Son of Phil, Father of Jack
E-Mail: ?

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Jack Honeysett

Name
Active: ?
Role: Dancer
Offices Held:
Occupation: Student
Living In: Kennerleigh, Devon
Other Teams: ?
Notes: Son of Barry.
E-Mail: ?

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Phil Honeysett

Name
Active: Sept 1969 - 1990s
Role: Dancer
Offices Held: Ragman, Bagman
Occupation: Tailor
Living In: Exeter, Devon
Other Teams: ?
Notes: Founder member of Courage Morris. Father of Barry.
E-Mail: ?

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Paddy Hovestadt

Name
Active: 1978 - ????
Role: Dancer
Offices Held: ?
Occupation: Blacksmith
Living In: Heatley, Lymm, Cheshire
Other Teams: Medlock
Notes: Famous for enlarging tankards by clenching his fist in them.
E-Mail: ?

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Charlotte Hubbard

Name
Active: 1970s?
Role: Musician (Fiddle)
Offices Held: ?
Occupation: ?
Living In: Exeter, Devon
Other Teams: Glory Of The West
Notes: ?
E-Mail: ?

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Dave Hubbard

Name
Active: 1978 - Date
Role: Dancer, Musician (Melodeon, Uillean Pipes, Guitar)
Offices Held: Squire, Foreman
Occupation: Civil Engineer
Living In: Exeter, Devon
Other Teams: Glory Of The West
Notes: ?
E-Mail: davedothubbardattinyworlddotcodotuk

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Alan Iorweth

Name
Active: 1970s
Role: Dancer, Musician (Melodeon)
Offices Held: Bagman
Occupation: ?
Living In: ?
Other Teams: ?
Notes: ?
E-Mail: ?

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Roger Johnson

Name
Active: ?
Role: Dancer
Offices Held: ?
Occupation: ?
Living In: ?
Other Teams: ?
Notes: ?
E-Mail: ?

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Alan Jones

Name
Active: ?
Role: Dancer
Offices Held: Bagman
Occupation: ?
Living In: Exeter, Devon
Other Teams: ?
Notes: ?
E-Mail: ?
Chris Cooper Memorial Tankard Winner

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John Jones

Name
Active: ???? - 1975
Role: Dancer, Musician (Melodeon)
Offices Held: ?
Occupation: Musician
Living In: Titley, Herefordshire
Other Teams: Oyster
Notes: John was an early member of GW when he was a student. He moved to Kent where he joined/started? Oyster Morris. He played melodeon with the "Oyster Ceilidh Band" and now fronts their bastard offspring "Oysterband".
E-Mail: ?

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Kevin Jones

Name
Active: 1980s?
Role: Dancer
Offices Held: ?
Occupation: ?
Living In: Exeter, Devon
Other Teams: ?
Notes: ?
E-Mail: ?
Chris Cooper Memorial Tankard Winner

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Jane Julier

Name
Active: 1970s?
Role: Musician (Fiddle)
Offices Held: ?
Occupation: Luthier
Living In: Cullompton, Devon
Other Teams: ?
Notes: ?
E-Mail: ?

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John Kennaby

Name
Active: ?
Role: Dancer
Offices Held: ?
Occupation: ?
Living In: Totnes, Devon
Other Teams: Downes
Notes: ?
E-Mail: ?

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Bob King

Name
Active: 1970s?
Role: Dancer
Offices Held: ?
Occupation: ?
Living In: ?
Other Teams: ?
Notes: Founder member of Courage Morris
E-Mail: ?

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Bill Lachenal

Name
Active: 1970s?
Role: Dancer
Offices Held: ?
Occupation: ?
Living In: London W2
Other Teams: ?
Notes: ?
E-Mail: ?

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Steve Langfield

Name
Active: 1980s
Role: Dancer
Offices Held: ?
Occupation: ?
Living In: Carlisle, Cumbria
Other Teams: Carlisle Sword?
Notes: Apparently joined the GW because he once saw Quinton in kit and decided he wanted to dress like that
E-Mail: ?

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Pete Langley

Name
Active: 1975 - 1978, 1985 - date
Role: Dancer, Musician (Melodeon)
Offices Held: Treasurer, Bagman and Keeper of the Log
Occupation: NHS IT
Living In: Exeter, Devon
Other Teams: Bedford (briefly) and Redbornstoke
Notes: In spite of dancing with Great Western since 1975, Pete has still not grown out of it and continues to enjoy dancing with the side.
E-Mail: petedotlangleyatfreeukdotcom

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Dave Leat

Name
Active: ?
Role: Dancer
Offices Held: ?
Occupation: ?
Living In: ?
Other Teams: ?
Notes: ?
E-Mail: ?

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John Lewis

Name
Active: March 1975 - date
Role: Dancer
Offices Held: Squire, Foreman
Occupation: Geologist
Living In: Exeter, Devon
Other Teams: ?
Notes: ?
E-Mail: ?

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Barry Lister

Name
Active: ?
Role: Dancer, Musician (Trombone, Tuba)
Offices Held: Squire
Occupation: ?
Living In: Sidmouth, Devon
Other Teams: ?
Notes: Founder member of Courage Morris
E-Mail: ?

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Sue Llewellyn

Name
Active: ?
Role: Musician (Recorder)
Offices Held: ?
Occupation: ?
Living In: ?
Other Teams: ?
Notes: ?
E-Mail: ?

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Dave Lyons

Name
Active: 1990s?
Role: Dancer
Offices Held: ?
Occupation: ?
Living In: ?
Other Teams: Hammersmith, Mabel Gubbins Rapper (Tommy)
Notes: ?
E-Mail: ?
Chris Cooper Memorial Tankard Winner

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Dave Marsh
(Boggy)

Name
Active: 1970s?
Role: Dancer
Offices Held: ?
Occupation: ?
Living In: ?
Other Teams: ?
Notes: ?
E-Mail: ?

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Graham Matthews

Name
Active: 1970s
Role: Musician (Melodeon)
Offices Held: ?
Occupation: ?
Living In: Penarth, Wales
Other Teams: ?
Notes: ?
E-Mail: ?

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Dougie McCallum

Name
Active: ?
Role: Dancer, Musician (Fiddle, Concertina)
Offices Held: ?
Occupation: ?
Living In: Sheffield, S. Yorks
Other Teams: ?
Notes: Mostly remembered for singing "Down In The Wee Room"
E-Mail: ?

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Jane McCallum
nee Mortimer

Name
Active: 1970s?
Role: Musician
Offices Held: ?
Occupation: ?
Living In: Sheffield, S. Yorks
Other Teams: Glory Of The West
Notes: ?
E-Mail: ?

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Alistair McKenzie

Name
Active: ?
Role: Dancer, Musician (Drum)
Offices Held: Squire
Occupation: Retired
Living In: Exeter, Devon
Other Teams: ?
Notes: Father of Callum. Founder member of Courage Morris. Famed for his rendition of "The Green Eye Of The Little Yellow God". Author of the book about GW published in the early 80s
E-Mail: ?

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Callum McKenzie

Name
Active: 1970s - 1980s
Role: Dancer
Offices Held: None
Occupation: Local Government Officer
Living In: Bristol
Other Teams: ?
Notes: Son of Alistair
E-Mail: mckenziecallumathotmaildotcodotuk

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Pete Merrett

Name
Active: Sep 1984 - date
Role: Dancer
Offices Held: ?
Occupation: ?
Living In: Sandford, Devon
Other Teams: ?
Notes: ?
E-Mail: ?

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John Mills

Name
Active: 1970s?
Role: Dancer, Musician (Concertina)
Offices Held: ?
Occupation: ?
Living In: Woodbury Salterton, Devon
Other Teams: ?
Notes: Son of Prof.
E-Mail: ?

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Prof. Mills

Name
Active: 1970s?
Role: Dancer
Offices Held: ?
Occupation: ?
Living In: Cardiff, Wales
Other Teams: ?
Notes: Father of John.
E-Mail: ?

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Derek Moore

Name
Active: ?
Role: Dancer
Offices Held: ?
Occupation: ?
Living In: ?
Other Teams: ?
Notes: ?
E-Mail: ?

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Tim Morrissey
(Tim The Younger)

Name
Active: ?
Role: Dancer
Offices Held: ?
Occupation: Science Monkey
Living In: York
Other Teams: Yare Valley Morris, Gog Magog Molly, Black Swan Rapper
Notes: ?
E-Mail: ?

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Benjamin Moss

Name
Active: ?
Role: Dancer
Offices Held: ?
Occupation: Student
Living In: Kingsteignton, Devon
Other Teams: Wheal Sophia
Notes: Son of Duncan Moss
E-Mail: ?

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Dominic Moss

Name
Active: ?
Role: Dancer
Offices Held: ?
Occupation: Student
Living In: Kingsteignton, Devon
Other Teams: Wheal Sophia
Notes: Son of Duncan Moss
E-Mail: ?

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Duncan Moss

Name
Active: Sep 1986 - date
Role: Dancer
Offices Held: ?
Occupation: Probation Officer
Living In: Kingsteignton, Devon
Other Teams: Wheal Sophia, Downes-on-Tour
Notes: ?
E-Mail: ?

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Dave Newman

Name
Active: 1977 - ????
Role: Dancer, Musician (Melodeon)
Offices Held: ?
Occupation: ?
Living In: Topsham, Devon
Other Teams: ?
Notes: ?
E-Mail: ?

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Mark Newton

Name
Active: 1978 - 1984?
Role: Dancer
Offices Held: Squire
Occupation: ?
Living In: Penryn, Cornwall
Other Teams: ?
Notes: ?
E-Mail: ?
Chris Cooper Memorial Tankard Winner 1979

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Phil Nye

Name
Active: 1970s
Role: Dancer, Musician (Fife)
Offices Held: ?
Occupation: Theatre Lighting Technician
Living In: Bournemouth, Hants
Other Teams: ?
Notes: ?
E-Mail: ?

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Martin Oakley

Name
Active: ?
Role: Dancer
Offices Held: ?
Occupation: ?
Living In: ?
Other Teams: ?
Notes: ?
E-Mail: ?

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Roy Owens

Name
Active: ?
Role: Dancer
Offices Held: ?
Occupation: ?
Living In: ?
Other Teams: ?
Notes: ?
E-Mail: ?

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Andy Palmer

Name
Active: ?
Role: Dancer
Offices Held: ?
Occupation: ?
Living In: Coventry?
Other Teams: ?
Notes: ?
E-Mail: ?

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Nick Peed

Name
Active: ?
Role: Dancer, Musician (Banjo)
Offices Held: ?
Occupation: ?
Living In: Sandford, Devon
Other Teams: Gibbet, Northwood, Downes
Notes: ?
E-Mail: ?

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Richard Penny

Name
Active: ?
Role: Dancer, Musician (Melodeon)
Offices Held: ?
Occupation: ?
Living In: Belstone, Devon
Other Teams: ?
Notes: ?
E-Mail: ?

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John Peters

Name
Active: ?
Role: Dancer
Offices Held: ?
Occupation: ?
Living In: ?
Other Teams: ?
Notes: ?
E-Mail: ?

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Simon Pipe

Name
Active: January 1982 - Summer 1986; occasional appearances 2001 to date
Role: Dancer
Offices Held: ?
Occupation: Journalist
Living In: Adderbury, Oxfordshire
Other Teams: The Outside Capering Crew (founder) and Adderbury Morris Men; previously Frome Valley Morris, Downes-on-Tour, Gloucestershire Old Spot Morris Dancers, Stony Stratford Morris, Mr Leslie's Rapper (Betty), probably others.
Notes: ?
E-Mail: simonatpipe1dotf9dotcodotuk

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Chris Pitt

Name
Active: 1980s?
Role: Dancer
Offices Held: ?
Occupation: ?
Living In: ?
Other Teams: The Seven Champions and Newcastle Kingsmen (Tommy)
Notes: ?
E-Mail: ?

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Phil Pow

Name
Active: ?
Role: Dancer
Offices Held: Bagman
Occupation: Butcher
Living In: Exeter, Devon
Other Teams: ?
Notes: ?
E-Mail: ?

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Bob Powell

Name
Active: 1970s - ????
Role: Dancer, Musician (Melodeon)
Offices Held: Squire
Occupation: Retired Head Teacher
Living In: Exeter, Devon
Other Teams: ?
Notes: Brother of Dave.
E-Mail: ?

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Dave Powell

Name
Active: ?
Role: Dancer
Offices Held: ?
Occupation: ?
Living In: Exeter, Devon
Other Teams: ?
Notes: Brother of Bob
E-Mail: ?

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Kate Powell

Name
Active: 1970s
Role: Musician (Concertina)
Offices Held: ?
Occupation: ?
Living In: Kenton, Devon
Other Teams: ?
Notes: ?
E-Mail: ?

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Alan Pritchard

Name
Active: ?
Role: Dancer
Offices Held: ?
Occupation: ?
Living In: Paignton, Devon
Other Teams: Churchwardens Clog
Notes: ?
E-Mail: ?

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Cat Radford

Name
Active: Sep 2003 - date
Role: Musician (Concertina)
Offices Held: None
Occupation: Theatre Practitioner
Living In: Harberton, Devon
Other Teams: Duns Tew, Bloxham Morris, Harberton Navy, Morris Offspring
Notes: Winner of the Sidmouth Solo Jig Competition (as musician) with brother Michael, 2002. Cat joined Great Western to have a good time and to spend more effort on playing the concertina better. The good times are rolling in!
E-Mail: catsmiiathotmaildotcom

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Dorothy Roberts
nee Appleton
(Dottie)

Name
Active: 1970s?
Role: Musician (Fiddle)
Offices Held: ?
Occupation: Solicitor
Living In: Bristol, Avon
Other Teams: Glory Of The West
Notes: ?
E-Mail: ?

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Dave Robinson

Name
Active: ?
Role: Dancer, Musician
Offices Held: ?
Occupation: ?
Living In: ?
Other Teams: Hammersmith
Notes: ?
E-Mail: ?

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Richard Rogers

Name
Active: 1980s?
Role: Dancer
Offices Held: Treasurer
Occupation: ?
Living In: Moretonhampstead, Devon
Other Teams: ?
Notes: ?
E-Mail: ?
Chris Cooper Memorial Tankard Winner

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Dave Rose

Name
Active: 1990s?
Role: Dancer
Offices Held: ?
Occupation: ?
Living In: ?
Other Teams: ?
Notes: ?
E-Mail: ?
Chris Cooper Memorial Tankard Winner

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Sam Sampson

Name
Active: 1970s?
Role: Musician (Fiddle)
Offices Held: ?
Occupation: ?
Living In: ?
Other Teams: ?
Notes: ?
E-Mail: ?

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Steve Sheehan

Name
Active: 1975-1977
Role: Dancer
Offices Held: ?
Occupation: Teacher
Living In: Portsmouth
Other Teams: Victory
Notes: ?
E-Mail: sdotgdotsheehanatbtinternetdotcom

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Cath Sleigh

Name
Active: ?
Role: Musician (Recorder)
Offices Held: Treasurer
Occupation: ?
Living In: Christow, Devon
Other Teams: ?
Notes: ?
E-Mail: ?

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Phil Sleigh

Name
Active: 1980s?
Role: Dancer, Musician (Melodeon)
Offices Held: Treasurer
Occupation: ?
Living In: Christow, Devon
Other Teams: ?
Notes: ?
E-Mail: ?

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Terry Sloan

Name
Active: 1970s
Role: Dancer
Offices Held: Squire
Occupation: ?
Living In: Exmouth, Devon
Other Teams: ?
Notes: The founder member of Courage Morris. East Devon district councillor.
E-Mail: ?

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Pete Smith

Name
Active: 1980s?
Role: Dancer
Offices Held: ?
Occupation: ?
Living In: Exeter, Devon
Other Teams: ?
Notes: ?
E-Mail: ?

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Richard Smith

Name
Active: ?
Role: Dancer
Offices Held: ?
Occupation: ?
Living In: Exeter, Devon
Other Teams: ?
Notes: ?
E-Mail: ?

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Elliot Spoerer

Name
Active: September 2007 - Date
Role: Dancer
Offices Held: None
Occupation: Student
Living In: Exeter, Devon
Other Teams:
Notes:
E-Mail: Charliepace112athotmaildotcodotuk

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Simon Spoerer

Name
Active: Sep 1989 - date
Role: Dancer
Offices Held: Squire, Bagman, Treasurer
Occupation: Policy/Methodology wonk in an obscure Government Commission
Living In: Exeter, Devon
Other Teams: Exeter
Notes: Also works with Mike Boston, Pete Langley and Alan Jones on putting together the monthly Great Western Ceilidhs from October to April each year.
E-Mail: simonatspoererdotfreeservedotcodotuk

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John Spree

Name
Active: ?
Role: Musician (Fiddle)
Offices Held: ?
Occupation: Tailor
Living In: Deal, Kent
Other Teams: ?
Notes: Founder member of Courage Morris. Father of Tim.
E-Mail: ?

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Tim Spree

Name
Active: 1970s?
Role: Dancer
Offices Held: ?
Occupation: ?
Living In: Auckland, New Zealand
Other Teams: ?
Notes: Son of John.
E-Mail: ?

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Adrian Stallard

Name
Active: ?
Role: Dancer
Offices Held: ?
Occupation: ?
Living In: Hemyock, Devon
Other Teams: ?
Notes: ?
E-Mail: ?

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Sarah Stallard

Name
Active: ?
Role: Musician (Melodeon)
Offices Held: ?
Occupation: ?
Living In: Hemyock, Devon
Other Teams: ?
Notes: ?
E-Mail: ?

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Richard Stearne

Name
Active: ?
Role: Dancer
Offices Held: ?
Occupation: ?
Living In: ?
Other Teams: ?
Notes: ?
E-Mail: ?

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Tim Stokes

Name
Active: ?
Role: Dancer
Offices Held: ?
Occupation: ?
Living In: Splot, Cardiff
Other Teams: Cardiff (1986 - 1999), Sheffield?
Notes: ?
E-Mail: ?

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Dave Stone

Name
Active: ?
Role: Dancer
Offices Held: ?
Occupation: ?
Living In: ?
Other Teams: ?
Notes: ?
E-Mail: ?

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Graham Tait

Name
Active: ?
Role: Dancer
Offices Held: ?
Occupation: ?
Living In: Exeter, Devon
Other Teams: ?
Notes: ?
E-Mail: ?
Chris Cooper Memorial Tankard Winner

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Steve Taylor

Name
Active: ?
Role: Dancer
Offices Held: ?
Occupation: ?
Living In: Exeter, Devon
Other Teams: ?
Notes: ?
E-Mail: ?
Chris Cooper Memorial Tankard Winner

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Kev Theaker

Name
Active: ?
Role: Dancer
Offices Held: ?
Occupation: ?
Living In: Newton Abbot, Devon
Other Teams: ?
Notes: ?
E-Mail: ?

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Margaret Theaker

Name
Active: ?
Role: Musician (Flute)
Offices Held: ?
Occupation: ?
Living In: Newton Abbot, Devon
Other Teams: ?
Notes: ?
E-Mail: ?

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Graham Thomas

Name
Active: 1980s
Role: Dancer
Offices Held: ?
Occupation: ?
Living In: dawlish, Devon
Other Teams: ?
Notes: ?
E-Mail: ?
Chris Cooper Memorial Tankard Winner

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Becky Thorn

Name
Active: Mid 1980's
Role: Musician (Recorder)
Offices Held: ?
Occupation: Actress/Musician
Living In: Brixton, London
Other Teams: ?
Notes: Friend of Zara Emerson
E-Mail: rebthornatsupanetdotcom

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Dave Thornton

Name
Active: ?
Role: Dancer
Offices Held: ?
Occupation: ?
Living In: ?
Other Teams: ?
Notes: ?
E-Mail: ?

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Jerry Tozer

Name
Active: May 2005 - Date
Role: Dancer
Offices Held:
Occupation:
Living In: Teignmouth
Other Teams: Sydney, Newton Bushell, Hammersmith
Notes:
E-Mail: jeremydottozeratbtinternetdotcom

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Mike Turner
(Big Mike)

Name
Active: Late 1970s
Role: Dancer
Offices Held: ?
Occupation: Carpenter/Builder?
Living In: ?
Other Teams: ?
Notes: ?
E-Mail: ?
Chris Cooper Memorial Tankard Winner

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Mike Turner-Bisset

Name
Active: Sep 1989 - Mid 1990s
Role: Dancer
Offices Held: ?
Occupation: Call-Centre Supervisor
Living In: Newbury, Berks
Other Teams: Golden Star, Downes, Berkshire Bedlams
Notes: ?
E-Mail: ?

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Rosie Turner-Bissett RIP

Name
Active: Sep 1989 - 2009
Role: Musician (Melodeon, Concertina)
Offices Held: None
Occupation: University Lecturer
Living In: Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Other Teams: Golden Star, Downes, Windsor, Rockhopper, Chiltern Hundreds
Notes: Rosie sadly passed away aged 58 in January 2009 following a knee operation.
E-Mail:

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Steve Unsworth

Name
Active: ?
Role: Dancer
Offices Held: ?
Occupation: ?
Living In: Whimple, Devon
Other Teams: ?
Notes: ?
E-Mail: ?

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Andy Walker

Name
Active: ?
Role: Dancer
Offices Held: ?
Occupation: ?
Living In: ?
Other Teams: Stroud
Notes: Father Of Crispin
E-Mail: ?

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Crispin Walker

Name
Active: ?
Role: Dancer
Offices Held: ?
Occupation: ?
Living In: ?
Other Teams: ?
Notes: Son of Andy
E-Mail: ?

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Martin Waterhouse

Name
Active: ?
Role: Dancer
Offices Held: ?
Occupation: ?
Living In: ?
Other Teams: ?
Notes: ?
E-Mail: ?

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Steve Watt

Name
Active: ?
Role: Dancer
Offices Held: ?
Occupation: ?
Living In: ?
Other Teams: ?
Notes: ?
E-Mail: ?

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Dave Wigley
(Wiggles)

Name
Active: 1978
Role: Dancer
Offices Held: ?
Occupation: ?
Living In: Lostwithiel, Cornwall
Other Teams: ?
Notes: Came as the horse to Brittany
E-Mail: ?

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Julian Wild

Name
Active: ?
Role: Dancer, Musician (Fiddle)
Offices Held: ?
Occupation: ?
Living In: Crediton, Devon
Other Teams: ?
Notes: Owns the record shop in Crediton. Presenter of folk programs on local radio.
E-Mail: ?

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Minnie Wild

Name
Active: ?
Role: Musician (Whistle, Clarinet, Flute)
Offices Held: ?
Occupation: University Lecturer
Living In: Exeter, Devon
Other Teams: ?
Notes: ?
E-Mail: ?

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Rob Williams

Name
Active: ?
Role: Dancer
Offices Held: ?
Occupation: ?
Living In: ?
Other Teams: ?
Notes: ?
E-Mail: ?

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Roger Williams

Name
Active: ?
Role: Dancer
Offices Held: ?
Occupation: ?
Living In: ?
Other Teams: ?
Notes: ?
E-Mail: ?

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Mark Williamson

Name
Active: ?
Role: Dancer
Offices Held: ?
Occupation: ?
Living In: Exeter, Devon
Other Teams: ?
Notes: ?
E-Mail: ?

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Paul Wilson

Name
Active: 1970s?
Role: Dancer, Musician (Melodeon)
Offices Held: ?
Occupation: ?
Living In: Exmouth, Devon
Other Teams: ?
Notes: ?
E-Mail: ?

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Richard Winslade
(Dicky Sidecar)

Name
Active: 1980s - date
Role: Dancer, Musician (Drum)
Offices Held: ?
Occupation: ?
Living In: Exeter, Devon
Other Teams: ?
Notes: Glory Of The West
E-Mail: ?
Chris Cooper Memorial Tankard Winner

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Jeremy Woodman

Name
Active: ?
Role: Dancer
Offices Held: ?
Occupation: ?
Living In: ?
Other Teams: ?
Notes: ?
E-Mail: ?

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Martin Yarwood

Name
Active: 1985 - 1988
Role: Dancer
Offices Held: ?
Occupation: Software Architect
Living In: Sway, Hampshire
Other Teams: Naked Man(1989-92 hampshire; squire for a time), Loose
Screws (1993-99 southampton, appalacian clog side)
Notes: Once gave a student a heart attack by wandering about halls of residence with a blacked up face at 2 in the morning. Was also taught English by John Jones.
E-Mail: martindotyarwoodatbigfootdotcom

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Richard Yellop

Name
Active: 1990s
Role: Dancer
Offices Held: ?
Occupation: ?
Living In: Kenton, Devon
Other Teams: ?
Notes: ?
E-Mail: ?
Chris Cooper Memorial Tankard Winner

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