Sword dancing

 Two years ago, Southern Star Longsword had five members over the age of 60, one around 50 and two in their late thirties, plus one child.

Now, we have four members under 15, three over 60, plus three in the 30-45 bracket.
 

That's a major demographic shift! 

We lost the two oldest and gained three more youngsters.  Most morris teams (although not Anonymous) are heading in the opposite direction as their members grow older.

It's mostly good luck, but it did help having Oswin (my granddaughter) as that starting child.  Our latest recruit is her best friend at school, who has been regaled with tales of how much fun sword dancing is.  Said friend has been to two practice sessions now and seems to be having a whale of a time!

I'm looking forward to this year's festivals. I predict fun herding cats, but also enjoying watching the young ones dancing.