The Marlboro Morris Ale in Vermont USA is about to go into its 31 st year of operation.
The Ale, the Primary event and first of its kind in North America, was started in 1975 by Tony Barrand and the Teams Marlboreaux and it is about time is was recognised for want it is - a great event peopled by great dancers and singers from not only North America but also the UK.
The committee, including many original dancers and musicians, should be congratulated for continuing to keep it going. This year the ale is attended by Eynsham Morris of Oxfordshire who are a fabulous set of "Good Old Boys" - to use a little bit of Oxfordshire, and around 15 other teams from the North East US and Southern Canada.
If you are around Brattleboro or Newfane, Vermont over the weekend, look out and listen out for the dancers and music.

Tim Radford