The Britannia Coco-nut Dancers of Bacup. poems

Dancin'on t' watter

There's sum as wants a sculpture in t' town centre.
An' sum as wants thowd fountain restored.
But ah've 'ad a thought afore owt's bought.
An afore they go jumpin' overboard.

Let's 'ave a Nutters statue in t' town centre.
WI' t' fountain gushin' under his feet.
In full colour dancin' on t' watter.
Lit up at neets,"what a treet".

Now Nutters 'ave brought fame t' Bacup.
Dancin' at festivals far an' wide.
So it's time t' gi' credit where credit's due.
Wi' summat that shows Bacup's pride.

So let's 'ave a Nutters statue in Bacup.
An' appen we could 'ave a Nutters trail.
Wi' plaques on t' walls o' the dance route.
As a tourist attraction it can't fail.

Will Scribble 832000

Owr Dick

Come gather Iads'n lasses, its Easter Satdi!
An' t' Nutters' are owt dancin i' their own special way.
Weyvin thru t' town, this age owd pagan dance.
Spring spirits they invite, nowt 's left t, chance.

Now t 'Nutters' ave got history, Pedigree second t' none.
And in owr midst today, we 'ave a prodigal son.
Ees t' longest servin ' Nutter' dedicated t' last.
Ees gi us a future, ee knows bowt owr past.
'is best mates wur all 'Nutters'some now dance on high.
Cos like this great tradition us' Nutters' ne'r die.
Ees got t' patience of a Saint, Teychin t' new chaps ow t' 'Nut'
Ee meks em lern it o'er 'n 'oer, footstep after foot.

An' every Easter Satdi' thru sun, rain, hail or snow.
Ees al'as turned owt ready ne'er missed a show.
Ees owr respected leader, knows ow' t' gi n' take.
An todays a special Millennium Easter! Ees done Forts, four! Bow't a break!

So 'Nutters', Bandsmen, townsfowk gathered eer t' day.
Lets pay tribute t' Owr Dick' in thowd time honoured way.
God bless thi mon, we're prowd t' ave thi 'eer.
Now raise this glasses fowk. 'n gi' Dick a gre't big CHEER!

Written by Team Member Joe Healey for Dick's 40th year March 1997.
Reworded for the millenium

My Brother

My Brother is a NUTTER, but its not such a bad thing. Him and his mates gat all dressed up and dance around in a ring. They blacken up their faces and dress up in skirts and hats, put coconut shells on their hands and knees. They look proper t??ts.

You can watch them Easter Saturday all dancing in a row. They go to all the pubs nearby, the crowd they grow and grow. Then follow them in merriment as up and down the street they sing and dance and strut their stuff. They look a proper treat.

Written by Team Member Ken Harvey's sister - Karen Jackson 2009

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