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ON Sg ey SS ASTIN 1S i i te pi A unique feature at the Blackstock Fair last Saturday was the per- formance by a group of Welsh dancers who are currently on a tour of Ontario and Quebec. The 31 young people who range in age from. Performers with the Wel those at the Blackstock Fair o 11 to 18 thrilled audien- ces at the Fair, and especially popular was the 'Dawns Y Glossen", an intricate and com- plicated dance routine performed by - boys wearing wooden clogs. This form of dancing - has its roots deep in Welsh history when young men tried to impress the ladies at country fairs. The dance group members are all stud- ents at Amman Valley High School, located in sh high school dance group thrilled n Saturday. This group is dancing the "Danse Y Glossen,'"" which has its roots deep in the history of Wales. Not Exactly as lllustrated ATRL TN FATTO TN TOPTNN = ion ie Ammanford, a town of about 8000 in Dyfed County, South Wales. School headmaster Caryl Edwards, who is in Canada with the group, told the Star that this first ever trip to this country for most of the youngsters has been an "'unforgettable exper- ience". He said the perform- ers have been well received everywhere they went, including Montreal, Ottawa, Oak- ville and Toronto's . Harbourfront. Mr. Edwards said the school, with just over 1500 students, has always had a strong tradition in music, dance and rugger. In fact, two rugger teams from the school are on PORT PERRY STAR -- Tues. August 28, 1984 -- 1) tour of Ontario at the same time as the dan- cers. The two dance groups, junior and senior, have won numerous awards in Wales, and one of the individual clog dancers is a national champion in Wales. How did the dance .groups wind up in Blackstock performing at the Fair on August 25, much to the delight of Welsh dancers thrilled audience all who saw them? Mr. Edwards said arrangements were made through a person at Anderson High School in Ajax, which is com- peting against the rugger squads. Almost all of the students are bilingual English and Welsh - and the school works hard to maintain the Welsh language, although the language of instruction is English. For the trip to Canada, each of the students were respons- ible for the air fare (about $750) and the school itself had a series of fund-raising activi- ties to help cover other expenses. The group arrived in Canada August 10 and will be heading back to Wales before the end of this month. Lif} [1] fi) Lp BUYING or SELLING? Check The Real Estate Pages of the Port Perry Star The record shows ... 'New Democrats practise what they preach. IT'S TIME FOR A NEW DIRECTION Jobs through FAIR TRADE Ed Broaabent and the New Democrats are calling tor Canadian content le gislation which would produce at least 130 000 jobs by forcing loreign manufacturers to produce auto parts or assemble cars in Canada FAIR TAXES Brian Mulroney' and John Turner will continue lo pamper the privileged New Democrats will speak out to insure that wealthy Canadians pay thew fair share of income taxes And we Il fight against taxing Canadian families whose income 1s below the poverty line EQUALITY Brian Mulroney and John Turner are willing to sacrifice women's concerns Only the New Democrat party has a record of equal opportunities lor women New Democrats will continue to speak for Canadians like you on these and other issues. LONG AFTER THE ELECTION. Now more than ever, it's time for a real change! VOTE | NEW DURHAM NORTHUMBERLAND DEMOCRAILS BOWMANVILLE PORT PERRY COBOURG 623-3466 623-3472 985-8338 372.0141 Authorized by Fred McLaughlin. Otfictal Agent for Roy Grierson Durham Northumberland New Democratic Party Exceptional 'it Comfort, - 1 Style 8 "7 N Value! oib8 i Your choice of Water, Air, Spring or Foam MATTRESS & BOX SPRING with the purchase of selected bedroom suites. 7 "hk aA As See Our Selection of Top-Quality "Restonic' Dr. Fuller MATTRESS & BOXSPRING 39", 54", Queen Size x) 1/2 PRICE " PP See Our Line of AIR BEDS rom Lod 7 '" oo -- * "od " 2 Lr # Lo ' ¥ 4 J" . / ) " J ay Nd ' / 7 ., 5. yr ' 7 \ 24 ., br . 7, Ny OY "gD % *595.00 " Te One Only Carpeting at Competitive Prices. - Installation Available - - WATER BEDS un *569.00 Floor Sample Queen Size HOMESTEAD WATER BED KIT *79.95 Hwy. 7A - Port Perry (Next to PL Lumber) 985-2451