Moldy Warp

The world of Methodist youth work broadened their experience with invitations to sing at London venues – Westminster Central Hall (1969) – , Victoria Palace Theatre (1971), Royal Albert Hall (1972) and out of doors on the plinth of Nelson’s Column (1974). There were regular visits to sing to patients at the local hospitals and a even one-off at Armley Prison – where the girls’ mini-skirts proved popular! 
Outdoor venues brought their own headaches but the venues were memorable – notably a farm near Halifax and a trade fair in Ilkley’s twin town, Coutances, which they visited as part of an official delegation in 1973.
However, it was the more intimate gatherings which were best – there were many return visits and long-standing friendships formed particularly around West Yorkshire from visits to small chapels, community groups and charities.
Most of the time they just asked for their expenses to be covered. However, one fee-paying appearance earned them all of £10. 
After the initial phase when wearing anything in denim or needlecord was agreed, some performances required something more special. A series of matching outfits emerged. Bring on the Crimplene kaftans with Velcro fastenings! Matching shirts and ties held good for the lads for quite a while as the girls swapped between mini-skirted suits or full-length dresses. 
A final flourish before their eventual retirement in 1974 was recording an LP in the front room of Sue Varley’s house, copies of which are known to be still in circulation.
Their official last performance was in 1974 – witness a tabourine autographed by members of the audience - but subsequent years saw several reunion performances for family and friends.