Good morning Beckworth. On this day I would like you all to witness the renaissance of the true meaning of Mother’s Day, or to give today it’s original name, Mummer’s day. For this afternoon on the sports field (weather permitting) the Beckworth Bothamers Morris Dancer troupe will invoke the spirit of Mummer (Mother) Nature through the power of dance, fiddle, bells and banging sticks. Recently discovered dusty old ancient manuscripts (photocopies of which were found in an attic somewhere) have cast new light on British traditions from 1000s of years in the past and we are the first morris dancers and mummers to re-enact these joyous medieval dances and songs… So please come along and please join in, we need more members! Yours sincerely Alan Stroud. Lead Clacker, Beckworth Bothamers Morris Dancers

(Above) The Beckworth Bothamers Morris Dancer troupe chillaxing in the pub late last night / earlier this morning prior to invoking the spirit of Mummer Nature