YouTube https://youtu.be/wBDkGTG9hnc After reviving the ancient tradition of guise dancing in St Ives last year https://youtu.be/tC9x0_czvzY the SCALEYBACKS OF HAKEYBAY conclude an evening of singing and making music to chase out Winter and awaken Spring at Royal Square, before heading for the Kettle ‘n’ Wink. Over 500 St IVES videos https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL30DD233028E37F5F and here in more manageable chunks : St IVES IN THE SNOW https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrVUjbiYVZU

YouTube https://youtu.be/tC9x0_czvzY Guise (pronounced ‘Geeze’) or Goose dancing was common in South West Cornwall in the Middle Ages but has only been seen sporadically in recent years. Usually a midwinter celebration of mischief, it featured processions, drama, song, music, and games, the emphasis being disguise and having fun - a break from the mundanity of everyday life. Recently-formed St Ives Montol Guild THE SCALEYBACKS OF HAKEY BAY revive the custom here on Feast Monday 2024, meeting at