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So many times now there have been instances of realising that there are gods who care what happens at the Gathering and the community of Boscastle because of amazing interventions, just at the right time. So much of the organising and arranging of the Dark Gathering is a risk, a gamble, but in a sense you have to accept that it’s all in the lap of the gods how well (or not) plans turn out. I know that taking on a new untried and untested side who I haven’t even seen in action was a bit of a risk – but hey, it keeps things vital and interesting. So new are they that they didn’t even have a photo I could have shown you yet! Emanon were to be giving their debut performance at this year’s Gathering – I’m sure everyone would have welcomed their input with interest as they came with a great CV. This happened through a chance remark at Teignmouth Folk festival and as a result, a new Dark Morris side was born.

Joining Beltane and Wreckers this year was going to be a new Dark Morris side, Emanon. Here’s more information on David: The Crowman – Storyteller If not, can someone make one for me please? 😉 There is no charge for this workshop, although donations are welcome to cover costs. It is open to all ages and I really hope I get the time and opportunity to attend myself. In the workshop you can make and decorate your own mini Mari Lwyd shaker to join in with the festivities – and meet some Maris too. The day will start early this year with a Mari Lwyd Workshop led by David Pitt. So performers and audience be aware – you will be on camera most of the time! This means that the housebound and people abroad will be able to share in the atmosphere of the event as it happens. This seems a good moment to state that provision will be made this year for a live recording of the Dark Gathering. Chris is a unassuming, generous and talented guy who has a passion and curiosity for the absurdities of life – who definitely has a soft spot for Osses, Maris and other assorted beasties.

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Chris sadly will never be able to attend the Dark Gathering, but has given his full support to the event from it’s inception. Even more amazing is the fact, and I hope he doesn’t mind me mentioning this, that Chris is disabled and is more or less housebound being a full time carer for his beloved wife. Whilst on the subject of the poster I want to personally thank Chris White who designed it at very short notice. I thank you all! 🙂Īs you can see from the poster, we have a very full line-up of activities and performers this year. To say that organising the Dark Gathering this year has been challenging would be an understatement! All sorts of spanners have been thrown into the works, but amazingly where a person or a side have departed, there have been folks who are only too eager to step into the breech and fill the void.

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