Chapel-en-le-Frith Morris

#TimMinchin born on Oct 7 1975. We were Not Perfect in 1975 but getting better all the time #CM50

#KateWinslet born Oct 5 1975. We were launched in 1975 and didn't sink #CM50

2014. Our second visit to Dartington (last there in 1989) including wonderful river trip. Presented Jim with bottle of whsiky for his 85th birthday. Joined Ashdown Forest on tour at The Red Lion, Litton - some impressive singing and playing during the evening. #CM50 buff.ly/4a47FG3

2013. We went to Leek Morris Day of Dance in May but dancing was abandoned because of torrential rain. Perhaps a premonition of Leek Morris at a watery Buxton DoD 10 years later in 2023. #CM50 buff.ly/4a47FG3

#DeclanDonnelly born on 25 Sep 1975. We were full of talent in 1975 #CM50

2012. May Day celebrations on Chapel Market Place competing with a children's entertainer/magician. Danced at Kinder Reservoir #CM50 buff.ly/4a47FG3

#FawltyTowers first broadcast on Sep 19th 1975. It's all been funny since we started in 1975 #CM50

2011. Deluge at Edale Country Fair meant hot and steamy dance in marquee. Celebrated Powderkegs 10th anniversary #CM50 buff.ly/4a47FG3

2010. Lots of guest sides on our Monday nights incl Powderkegs, Milltown Cloggies, Brisingamen, Poynton Jemmers. Record broken at Castleton when Ged involved c100 children from Youth Hostel in Shepherds Hey #CM50 buff.ly/4a47FG3

#Sailing by #RodStewart released on Sep 2nd 1975. We were off and sailing in 1975 #CM50

2009. Jim's 80th birthday and we surprised him by appearing at his birthday meal at The Beehive in May. In September we went back to Gorton Rushcart, just 24 years after first attending in 1985 #CM50 buff.ly/4a47FG3

2008. Another treat for railway enthusiasts on the Churnet Valley steam train with Powederkegs and Boggarts Breakfast. Sad end to the year dancing at Alex Needham's (ex squire) funeral just before Christmas. #CM50 buff.ly/4a47FG3

2007. A real treat for our trainspotter fans as we danced at Stalybridge Station as guests of White Rose Morris. Also performed at the Last Night of the Promes - no not Royal Albert Hall, at Rowarth Garden Party. #CM50 buff.ly/4a47FG3

2006. Kemps Kamp and Graham became 'detached' from his caravan leaving the siteo n the Sunday. We danced at 5 year old Powderkegs Day of Dance in Buxton in September. #CM50 buff.ly/4a47FG3

#picnicathangingrock film released on 8th August 1975. We weren't giving ourselves 'Ayres' in 1975 #CM50

2005. Somehow we got booked for a Scottish millionaire's English wife's birthday in Edinburgh. We waited for our cue (the piper to stop playing) before emerging to perform in front of the pink dressed guests. Other celebrities booked to perform were the Bay City Rollers! #CM50 buff.ly/4a47FG3

2004. Buxton Day of Dance was getting bigger with 12 visiting sides this year. At our Christmas meal Squire Ged presented a tankard to Randall Dawson for being our stalwart musician from 1976 through to 2004. #CM50 buff.ly/4a47FG3

2003. A couple of feasts (Lichfield and Stafford) to start the year. However, although most of the years was sunny, for possibly the first time ever it was too wet to dance on our Morris Monday at the Miners' Arms at Eyam. #CM50 buff.ly/4a47FG3

#ApolloSoyuzHandshake historic handshake 17 July 1975. We were getting into orbit in 1975. #CM50

2002. Even more 'F's at the fabulous Four Fools Folk Festival at Chorley. Some very funny (but edgy) announcing banter from Squire, Julian, comparing a fellow announcer to a rather infamous doctor. #CM50 buff.ly/4a47FG3

2001. Foot and Mouth outbreak meant we had to dance on the road at May Day, not on Eccles Pike. Boars Head Morris's Spring Tour meant dancing at the magnificent Piece Hall and an evening in Bradford's gas lit New Beehive Inn, with an Indian restaurant next door. Heaven. #CM50 buff.ly/4a47FG3

2000. We made it to 25 years. A fantastic year of cameraderie, dancing and generally 'pissing about'. Our Weekend of Dance, based at Youlgreave Village Hall brought it all together. Thank you Morris. #CM50 buff.ly/4a47FG3

#Rollerball film released on 25th June 1975. Were we hoping in 1975 that our 'sport' would take over all others? #CM50

#10CC released 'I'm Not in Love' on 24th June 1975. Strawberry Studios only 14 miles from our 'start up' in 1975 #CM50

#KTTunstall born 23rd June 1975. We didn't have a black horse but were blossoming in 1975 #CM50

1999. Jim presented with whisky and crystal glass for his 70th birthday. Rounded off the year dancing on Boxing Day with Manchester Morris to celebrate centenary of Cecil Sharp meeting Headington Quarry MM in 1899 #CM50 buff.ly/4a47FG3

#Jaws film released on 20th June 1975. We're going to need a bigger Morris side in 1975 #CM50

1998. Graham K joined us and we now had a side of 'lads' and 'dads'. Kemps Kamp saw our Morris Star Wars production with Allan bursting into the tent in a cloud of fire extinguisher steam and dressed in pink lycra. Witnesses are still receiving counselling. #CM50 buff.ly/4a47FG3

1997. Our first trip abroad, as guests of the Cannenburgher Boerendansers from Holland. A very flat landscape but a very bumpy voyage home with glasses flying off the shelves in the bar as the ferry rode the storm. #CM50 buff.ly/4a47FG3

#AngelineJolie born 4th June 1975. Our bell pads tied slightly lower in 1975 than Lara Croft's in 1975 #CM50