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Saturday, October 12, 2024

Morris Dancers Converge on Rutland to Celebrate 50 Years of Dancing, Oakham Castle, Photographs and Video

Morris Dancers Converge on Rutland to Celebrate 50 Years of Dancing

Over 130 Morris dancers from across the country descended upon Oakham Castle this morning to mark the 50th anniversary of the Rutland Morris Dancers. The dancers, representing various sides and traditions, gathered at the historic landmark to perform a series of spirited dances.

The festivities began at 9.45 AM with a lively performance inside the castle and outside.

After their performance in Oakham, the Morris dancers boarded a bus and two coaches to embark on a dancing tour of Rutland. They visited various villages and landmarks throughout the county, spreading joy and tradition with their energetic performances.

The 50th-anniversary celebration was a fitting tribute to the hard work and passion of the Rutland Morris Dancers. As they continue to dance into the future, they will undoubtedly remain a cherished part of the county's vibrant cultural landscape.

Saturday, November 11, 2023

Armistice Day commemoration, Oakham Castle, Oakham, Rutland, 11th November 2023, Photographs and Video

Armistice Day commemoration, Oakham Castle, Oakham, Rutland, 11th November 2023, Photographs and Video.

On Saturday, November 11, 2023, Oakham Castle in Oakham, Rutland, hosted a well-attended Armistice Day commemoration. The event, which was organised by the Oakham Branch of the Royal British Legion, was held to honour the fallen soldiers of all wars.

The ceremony began at 10:45 am with a short service of dedication. The service was conducted by the Venerable (AVM) John Ellis CB RAF Rtd and The Reverend Stephen Griffiths. Those present were asked to observe a two-minute silence at 11 am after the Last Post was sounded.

About Armistice Day

Armistice Day is a day of remembrance observed in Commonwealth countries on November 11 to commemorate the armistice agreement that ended World War I on "the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month" of 1918.

About the Royal British Legion

The Royal British Legion is a charity that provides financial, social, and emotional support to serving and ex-serving members of the British Armed Forces, and their families.

About Oakham Castle

Oakham Castle is an 11th-century Norman castle located in Oakham, Rutland, England. The castle is the most complete example of a Norman great hall in England.

The Armistice Day commemoration at Oakham Castle was a moving and respectful event. It was a fitting tribute to the fallen soldiers of all wars.