The Trigg Morris Website - Bodmin Cornwall
Sadly we have to announce the passing of one of our stalwart musicians
- Chris Ridley -
who died 2 May 2020 after a fight with cancer.
Chris began his Morris with Thames Valley in 1953 where he began playing the Melodeon, later sometime after moving to Cornwall he joined Trigg as a musician soon after the team started in the early 1970's, and soon became the main musician, and he continued to maintain this role until quite recently. He continued his association with Thames Valley Morris Men and has been their President in recent years.
He always showed particular loyalty to the side and could always be relied upon to provide the music when required, whether it was at weekly dance outs, engagements, or trips away from home on visits to Morris Ring Meetings and the like.
When the Morris was over, Chris could be relied on to be in the centre of the action, entertaining with his broad repertoire of songs & music both Ancient & Modern. Messages already received recall personal memories of individuals who have enjoyed performances over the years.
In addition, beyond the Morris Chris was also active in the Folk arena as a integral member of Bodmin Folk Club and creating & running Folk News Kernow for many years.
His playing and singing will stay with us for a long time.
Our thoughts are with Janet and the Family.
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Phil Champion
after a long fight with the Covid-19 Virus. Phil was a well respected dancer
with Tywardreath Morris and Trigg and our Squire 2017-18
Trigg's first encounter with Phil was around 1990 as a minibus driver who was engaged to deliver some of us home after those evenings out when there was some reluctance among the side to be the nominated driver. He enjoyed being with the team and we were invited to dance at his 40th Birthday celebration in 1991. We asked him to join in and he proved to be a natural!
Phil's career with Trigg will long be remembered with great affection, and all our thoughts are with Viv and the family at this very sad time.
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Thank you for your understanding and continued support.
Contact Bagman (for all correspondence):
Roger Hancock, 17, Halgavor Road, Bodmin, PL31 1BW Tel: 01208 73907
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(updated 27 February 2020)