Tag Archives: folk dance

Mister Fox in Holmfirth

Posted on November 10, 2023 by Sue Vincent

Flames light the night and the beat of the drum calls… Guardians await the coming of the Silver Fox… Foxes prowl the night… …and the revellers become aware… and they follow. Music fills the night… Trees blossom with fireflowers… and … Continue reading →

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Mister Fox: Winter’s Tail…

Posted on November 3, 2023 by Sue Vincent

Where is Mister Fox? The night howls in triumph… pale eyes watch from the shadows… It is the night of the Hunter’s Moon and the dancing ground should be alive with flame as the Foxes dance in the dark. But … Continue reading →

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Fire-fox…

Posted on October 9, 2022 by Sue Vincent

*** The wind was bitter… the first flakes of snow mingled with the rain as we crossed the ridge. It would be a long, cold night, in spite of the flame that burned on the western horizon as the sun … Continue reading →

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Whitby Weekend: Tail of the unexpected…

Posted on December 24, 2019 by Sue Vincent

It was dark, but not late, as we drove at a leisurely pace back into Whitby, expecting the streets to be as quiet as the previous night. As we approached the bridge, though, a drumbeat began… and at, the same … Continue reading →

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New Book! Mister Fox: Winter’s Tail by Stuart France and Sue Vincent

Posted on September 3, 2018 by Sue Vincent

Where is Mister Fox? The night howls in triumph… pale eyes watch from the shadows… It is the night of the Hunter’s Moon and the dancing ground should be alive with flame as the Foxes dance in the dark. But … Continue reading →

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Long Hot Summer … Stuart France

Posted on August 21, 2018 by Sue Vincent

* After a long, long, hot summer, The mornings have finally turned autumnal. Which must mean, That Mister Fox, Cannot be very far away… * Continue reading at Stuart France

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Apologies…

Posted on October 16, 2017 by Sue Vincent

It has been a busy few weeks, and in some ways, not the best in my personal history. It had begun with a very sick car just days before we were to go north. The last-minute repair really did go … Continue reading →

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The battle for winter

Posted on December 31, 2016 by Sue Vincent

The drums beat louder, flames leap high As Foxes roam the night Burning brands dance in the dark and in the blood burn bright The watchers, clustered round the lawn By firelight are revealed The Silver Fox will cast the … Continue reading →

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Imbolc with Mister Fox

Posted on February 10, 2016 by Sue Vincent

The Silver Fox banished the night-dark wings of Crow and called forth flame from the night. Holding aloft the staff one final time, the fire leaped magically to light the banner… The crowd came closer, seeking the light and warmth … Continue reading →

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Mister Fox and the Demon Dogs #TuesdayBookBlog

Posted on November 24, 2015 by Sue Vincent

Bone-white winter gleams in the moonlight. Silent shadows hunt in the night…. The Hunter’s Moon sails above dark hills, caught in the empty fingers of the treetops. A mysterious company gathers to kindle the flames of the dance; arcane patterns … Continue reading →

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