Category Archives: Random Northgate stuff

Mabel Day: no lights broken (in any room we danced in)

Posted on 6th December 2017 by sword

We had a lovely visit to Oxford for this year’s Mabel Day, and spent most of our time dancing in various pubs with the splendid Birmingham Rapper. True to form, and contrary to any silly reputation we might have, we … Continue reading →

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A short break to regrow our skin…

Posted on 24th September 2017 by sword

Well, that’s our festival season over for another year, and it’s time for us to take a little break to recover. Indeed, some of us need some time to heal our wounds after the rather over-enthusiastic final dance at Priston … Continue reading →

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History Today: Northgate’s first panto appearance

Posted on 10th September 2017 by sword

We have recently been contacted by local historian Dr Vin Rouge, who works in the Department of Historic Panto and Dance  the University of Bathford near to our lovely home city. It’s fair to say that the good doctor was … Continue reading →

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Happy new year!

Posted on 31st December 2016 by sword

Happy new year to all of you!

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Merry Christmas! That is all.

Posted on 22nd December 2016 by sword

Merry Christmas! We’re taking the next couple of weeks off, and suggest you do the same. See you next year!

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Natasha and Joe are getting married today!

Posted on 1st October 2016 by sword

And so today, our lovely musician Natasha and our just-as-lovely number four Joe are getting married, and we’re all invited! We couldn’t be more excited(*). Just like our Squire did earlier this year, Nat and Joe looked at our dancing calendar, spotted … Continue reading →

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Summer holidays draw to a close… practice returns soon.

Posted on 22nd August 2016 by sword

As Northgate’s summer holidays draw to a close, and the last few festivals take place, the lads begin the long return to Bath from across the world. England, Wales, South Africa and Japan have all been graced with our presence, and soon … Continue reading →

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Pokégate Go takes world by storm: #CatchEmAll

Posted on 20th July 2016 by sword

It’s been barely a week since the phenomenon that is Pokégate Go was unleashed upon the British public, and in that time it’s taken the country by storm. In a nutshell, players use their phones to walk around like zombies while trying … Continue reading →

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We break an unbreakable sword, and we’re not happy!

Posted on 29th June 2016 by sword

Northgate have danced for decades now using swords with fixed handles on both ends. These were pretty much unique when we had the first set made, but seem to have caught on over the last few years. This is gratifying. Indeed, we have come to … Continue reading →

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Referendum special: will Northgate Remain or Leave?

Posted on 26th June 2016 by sword

In a move that has stunned markets around the world, Northgate have announced that the are to decide whether to remain using their current practice venue, or leave and find another. The “Nexit” decision has been forced upon them by the new … Continue reading →

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