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Captain Duncan Smith
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Ran the club for many years. He has "many years of teaching experience with all age groups, involved in one off workshops and ongoing youth circus projects. Duncan is an experienced performer who trained with 'The Ringworm Brothers Circus'. He has produced shows from simple clown skits to complex circus based drama tackling mental health issues, and performed for audiences ranging from primary schools to adult cabaret." Now based in Dundee. E-mail:
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George the Juggler
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"Often seen in Port Street, George has worked on pavements in many places. He has also worked for a year in a community circus in England, where he made a mean cup of tea. He was British Diabolo throwing champion of 2001, and won the 2002 UK National Busking Competition Circus Skills section with David Dogstar on percussion." |
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Ewan Colsell
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"He's that weird bloke riding the unicycle around town. When he's not weaving in and out of startled pedestrians he does workshops teaching circus skills for local community groups. He also tries to transform Off The Record (an information and advice centre for young people) into a circus, under the pretence of being a volunteer advice worker. Ewan has a web page at http://evilewan.unicyclist.com" E-mail:
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Steve the Juggler (me!)
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You can find out all about me by viewing the rest of the site! |
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Noeleen Breen aka Silly Tilly
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Noeleen ran Kablitz Entertainment Agency and was an agent to many of the professional jugglers who attended over the 15+yrs the Juggling Club ran for. She ran the Kablitz juggling shop in Broad Street opposite the Boys Club which was home to the Juggling Club. |
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Kate, Emma and Amber
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3 lovely ladies studying at Stirling University who joined the club back in January 2005 a few months before they all graduated. Here's some text from Emma...
"I joined the juggling project in January 2005, but I have been learning the art of poi for just over a year and a half now. Following the Scottish Juggling Convention I have also taken up fire staff, and have attended workshops down in Edinburgh. Its been great being part of the project as its a great place to practice, and try all the new toys that Steve brings in, but its also great for meeting lots of lovely friendly people (yes George, I mean you!). It's a real shame however, that it'll be so short lived, as i will be moving back to Northern Ireland at the end of May!"
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Joyce Bissett
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"I may be 52 but I'm not dead yet! I started learning to juggle on 2nd February '05 and have now learned loads such as juggling balls, rings and clubs." |
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Eric
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"Never having been to a Juggling class before, I find it very rewarding, interesting, sociable, entertaining and I now have a little more confidence each week through the enjoyment of practice." |
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Mick aka Bobo the Clown
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"I really enjoy the art of juggling and performing and putting smiles on peoples faces. Basically i'm a right show off!" |
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Gordon Riddoch
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"Gordon gained experience in theatre and circus skills at 'Fool Time' in Bristol, and has gone on to perform at events across the country. He has wide ranging experience in workshops for adults and young people." |
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Jonny Gladwin
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"Started Juggling in VERY late 2003 and so far, has attended the Scottish Juggling Convention and is intending to go to the European Juggling Convention - summer 2004. Learned to juggle through boredom and the teachings of Lee, Jo-Jo (the Lovely Jo-Jo) and George." |
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Gavin Donald
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"I have been juggling since 1989 and have been for several years on the entertainments circuit until 1999 when I decided to move over into computers. I still juggle 2-3 times a week if I can and any insidious rumors that I do it only for the pub will be handled accordingly!" |
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Stephen Dobinson
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"Stephen only started juggling in March 2002 and has already surpassed everyone's expectations as he is a very fast learner. "I am now learning more 4 ball juggling and I have been learning firestaff, 3 ball tricks eg mills mess, unicycle, diabolo, rings, clubs etc." |
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Stazi Hall
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"Stazi (full name Anastasia) only started juggling in June 2002 and is progressing well. She is now learning Poi, club juggling and fire staff." |
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Andy Gill
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"is a full time student who spends half his life going to school and the other half volunteering at "Off The Record" and juggling (even when he sleeps he dreams of juggling!). He enjoys teaching others to juggle, passing on what he's learnt, and helping them to excel." |
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Lee Carrick
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"I started juggling at the same time as Stephen and have progressed well. Now I am doing 4 ball, club juggling, fire staff and poi. After going to European Juggling Convention in Bremen, Germany, I aim to continue improving on my skill set. " |
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Zac Milne
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"The Wonder from Down Under".
This plucky youngster regularly travels between Australia and Scotland to juggle with the Stirling juggling project. A 15 year old who has graduated from basic three ball juggling to fire clubs in less than 12 months with the Stirling posse. |
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STEVE SAYS: There used to be the thriving Juggling Scene in Stirling (as seen from this very web page), but most of us have now moved to other parts of the UK and indeed Europe! There are still a few jugglers around (I have sent you an e-mail with more details). Best thing to do is visit http://www.jugglingdb.com/clubs/index.php?country=222 which contains a list of most Juggling Clubs in the UK. Near the bottom of the page (above all the red traffic lights - clubs no longer listed) is the Small(ish) Scottish section. Consider visiting the Edinburgh or Glasgow clubs which are wonderful (and say hello from me!)
Would be nice to say hello. If you get this George - hello, hope youre well!
Cathy x