The Regulars ...

The only Dolphin to have his own page in the Domesday Book.  They're on the 10th Doctor Who but our founder and dance Foreman is still going strong.

The "Sound of Dolphin" for nearly 40 years, Ian's Paoli Soprani is a 4-voice, G/D/A accordion with a conventional 80 bass layout for the left hand. The right hand button layout is to Ian's own specification.

Ian also plays a Dino Baffetti 2-row (D/G), and can play bagpipes, guitar, bass guitar, various percussion instruments and just about anything else you put in front of him.

Oh, and he's fine singer, too!

Mike Wilkinson

Clive Cowx

Clive is our Bagman (secretary) and, as our publicity guru, is responsible for the excellent flyers and posters we scatter around the East Midlands every year. Clive began his dancing career with Stafford in 1982 and has since danced with Adlington and Leicester Morris before settling with Dolphin.

He can sing, dance and play and still finds time as Archivist to  trawl the countryside looking for lost treasures from Dolphin's history.
Andy is compiling a terrific archive of documents and photographs: much of it is now published elsewhere on this site.

More whale than dolphin, Dave is the current Webmaster and Treasurer (Swagman), recently stepping down from the full Bagman's job after an eight year stint. He is  becoming a regular if reluctant singer and is an  occasional bodhran player.

See what Dave is listening to this week by going here.

The longest serving Dolphin Squire in peacetime (2000-2007), Martin is an occasional singer, and a melodeon player with a distinctive Fortissimo style.

This former Squire has a fantastic washboard and his drums can't be beat.  For the most rhythmic laundry Service in the East Midlands, call Ian Ambrose.

The Donald Campbell of the melodeon world, current holder of the world indoor and outdoor speed records.
Nick's main instruments are a  Salterelle Pastourelle 2½ row melodeon, pipe and tabor and trombone.

Guitarist and singer, and a former Squire, Chris is what, where he comes from, they call a "diamond geezer". Never lost for words, Chris has a story for every occasion. Chris was the mastermind behind our 40th anniversary reunion in 2008.

Globetrotter Bob is the amateur historian who single-handedly invented the history of the Gate to Southwell, laboriously tea-stained his notes to make them look old, and organised its "revival". Bob hosts Dolphin's annual Spanish jaunt.

The unflappable Wil was a raw beginner when he joined us. A superb fiddle player, particularly in pub sessions, Wil is a great asset to the side. Wil is currently attempting to knock our singers and musicians into good enough shape to make a CD - good luck Wil!

Joe Oskiewicz

The Ring's Ambassador to Wales (don't ask!).  With his distinctive lugubrious moustache and his passion for French music, Joe is a fine addition to any pub session.

"A tall, dark, handsome stranger will join you," said the gypsy. One out of four ain't bad - he's stranger than most.

David, our very own Captain Birds-eye, is a recent recruit, although he has been involved in the local morris for many years. David looks after our morris kit and has the unenviable task of trying to keep us looking smart!

After watching us at a safe distance for many years, stoat expert Andrew finally decided to give it a go, late in 2008. His only regret is that he didn't join us five years earlier! Andrew has brought a valuable expertise to the side as he has personal experience of every pub in the region.

Toby, probably the world's youngest morris dancer called Toby, has been dancing since he was in the womb and his high leaps make the rest of us look like a bunch of middle-aged men. Jon and Toby, father and son, are part of the great Melville-Garland morris dynasty and are steeped in the morris tradition.

Jon was a full-time member of the team for some years, before a new job in the West Midlands took him away from us. These days multi-instrumentalist Jon makes the 80 mile round trip to dance with us more regularly than some of our locals.

Our most brand-newest member, David has previously only danced Ballroom but is beginning to make the transformation to the art of dancing with a load of blokes.

Erstwhile Dolphins (a selection of) ...

Chris Deuchar

One of Dolphin's two hirsute bargees.  With his long flowing locks, shaggy beard and banjo, Chris added a touch of "authenticity" to an otherwise mainly white collar side. Chris dances with Black Pig these days and writes about canal boats.

http://www.deuchars.org.uk/

Chris was a member of Dolphin in the team's early days but has been following 'other pursuits' for many years. Back with us for a brief period recently, Chris is a multi-talented musician, singer and all-round clever bloke!

Steve was our longest serving Bagman - 1990 to 2000!

Another ex-Squire, John has moved on to pastures new and is now a World renowned Modern Jive / Ceroc teacher and dancer. Worked for IBM for many years and has a logic chip for a brain. If John doesn't know which foot you should be on, chances are you should be sitting down.

'Wib' came to Dolphin in the early years, from NTMC, and was the Fool for many years. A fine singer, Wib is a fairly regular and always welcome visitor to the team.

Honorary Dolphins ...

Bert was the Squire of the Morris Ring when Dolphin were admitted to the Ring in 1971; and we have been close friends ever since.

Steve is a Greensleeves man, now living in Oxfordshire. Became an honorary Dolphin after many years of helping us host the Ring jigs instructionals.