First of it isn't me getting anyone is banned, it is our local authority having banned participatory sessions without PELs, that is classing Morris as a public entertainment and requiring a PEL.

The situation at The Cove is even more complicated.

The Cove now has a Public Entertainment Licence, so you might believe that Morris there would be covered by this? Not so.

Morris and any other outside entertainment, under conditions placed on this PEL, can only take place once in August as part of the regular yearly fund raising charity event. All other outside entertainment is not permitted at any other time. As follows.

6. The Licensees are permitted to hold one outdoor charity event each year, which must cease no later than 6.00pm.

Morris and any other entertainment can take place (as busking) on land close to the Cove, but not on private land belonging to the Cove.

Of course it is then subject to public complaint, as is all busking.

Wishing a very Happy 20th Birthday to Royal Manor Morris.