Colourful clog dancers garlanded with praise

READY for action: members of the Saddleworth Clog and Garland Dancers, (from the left) Hilary Yates, Alison Gibson, Heather Eells, Sarah Heeks, Anne Atkinson and Viv Beswick.

THE clash of clogs heralded the arrival of spring in Saddleworth.

Saddleworth Clog and Garland Dancers staged stunning performances outside Uppermill Museum and were joined by troupes from surrounding areas in a day of dance.

Sarah Hardacre, treasurer of the Saddleworth group, said there has been a revival in garland dancing and a huge resurgence in the folk scene, in part thanks to bands such as Mumford and Sons and The Unthanks.