Glory of the West
Glory of the West was founded in 1976 at Exeter University. Our
colours were taken from the green and white of the University though
then the complementary colours or red and yellow became more prominent.
However in 2009 we underwent a radical change of image, changing
our kit to all black, keeping the colours of red, green and yellow
in our ribbons. We maintained a link with the University by practising
in the Dance Studio on the St Luke's campus for many years. This
tradition ended in October 2007 when we transferred our practice
sessions to Bowhill School.
The Dances
 
We have a varied repertoire of dances drawn from three different
styles of Cotswold Morris (for more info see section About Morris
Dancing). Over the years we have adapted the dances to produce our
own unique style, and many dances are created by us while maintaining
the steps and traditional figures of Cotswold Morris. (Above two
photos courtesy of Trevor Rogers of Topsham)
A Year in the Life of Glory
During the winter months, from October to April, we practise once
a week, meeting on a Wednesday evening. During the summer, we put
on our kit and dance out in various locations around the county.
Most Wednesday evenings will see us at a Devon pub, sometimes in
the company of another local side. We also travel around the country,
to Fetes, to Festivals, and to visit with other sides, and every
other year we organise our own "Tour", a weekend of dance
with guests from around the country.
Our other Talents
We are not only good to look at, we have other talents too. Two
of our talented musicians play with local Ceilidh bands, we have
singers in our midst, and we can translate it all into French! We
offer talks on the history, survival, revival and significance of
morris dancing. We can offer workshops to give you the chance to
join in and have a go. We offer ideal entertainment to groups such
as Twinning Associations, Womens Institutes, Village Fetes, etc.
(P.S We also make a wicked chocolate cake)
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