Performers: Music & Song ~ Groups/Bands on www.folklife-directory.uk/perf-morris.html
Pf.2c FOLK DANCE --- DANCE DISPLAY & CEREMONIAL, including MORRIS, CLOG, SWORD
Dance webpages are Dance Bands and Callers and Ceremonial & Dance Display
Listed by country & area -- in same order as in Folklife West magazine news on https://folklife.uk, & on these online webpages:
→ Cymru • Wales → England: West Country → West Midlands (these, plus Oxon, are our main areas, so most entries)
→ England other regions --- East Midlands, East; South-East, London; North-West, North-East, Yorkshire & the Humber
→ Alba•Scotland → International entries welcome from enthusiasts everywhere!
Dance webpages are Dance Bands and Callers and Ceremonial & Dance Display
Listed by country & area -- in same order as in Folklife West magazine news on https://folklife.uk, & on these online webpages:
→ Cymru • Wales → England: West Country → West Midlands (these, plus Oxon, are our main areas, so most entries)
→ England other regions --- East Midlands, East; South-East, London; North-West, North-East, Yorkshire & the Humber
→ Alba•Scotland → International entries welcome from enthusiasts everywhere!
For more details of those listed who are 🄵 Folklife members, Ø Associate members,ØØ International Updates-signups, see Folklife West folk news.
We also list, free, in this Directory, 🅄 UK Updates-signups (other than above), and 🄹 Folklife Traditions Journal subscriber/contributor.
→ indicates venue and times, when known
We also list, free, in this Directory, 🅄 UK Updates-signups (other than above), and 🄹 Folklife Traditions Journal subscriber/contributor.
→ indicates venue and times, when known
Nid yw’r golygyddion yn siaradwyr Cymraeg rhugl, rydym yn croesawu gwirfoddolwyr i’n helpu i gyfieithu rhestriadau, penawdau ac ati.
🄵 Newport GWERINWYR GWENT www.gwerinwyrgwent.org.uk
→ Practice night Thursday, 8-10pm, Graig Community Hall (opposite the Ruperra Arms), Bassaleg, NP10 8LG. Just come along, or ring for more details.
⇒ Secretary: Sue Venn, 01495 271953, e-mail jandsv19<at>talktalk.net Also on Facebook www.facebook.com/gwerinwyrgwent
⊕ We are always seeking new members, and either beginners or experienced dancers/musicians are very welcome. Dancing is fun; it’s exercise but you don’t have to be superfit to do it - give it a try! [new listing, Oct 2019]
ENGLAND: WEST COUNTRY (SOUTH-WEST)
Cornwall
🄵 Cornwall TYWARDREATH MORRIS www.tywardreathmorris.org.uk
→ Dancing on Wednesday evenings at various pubs - see website for details
⇒ Contact details:[email protected] To join us or book us please phone John on 01208 872124
⊕ Mixed side, dances mainly from Cotswold tradition, a few border style dances. Formed in 2010, sponsored by the New Inn, to which we repair after practice. New members very welcome, come along and give it a try with no commitment. [Jan 2018, new member]
Gloucestershire
🄵 Glos CAMPDEN MORRIS DANCERS www.chippingcampdenmorrismen.org
⇒ To contact the Side: David Cranke, 07767 206499, [email protected]; Patrick Sexton, 07708 952778, [email protected]; or Tim Sexton, 07821 427868, [email protected].
⊕ The Campden side dances a unique tradition and the dances and steps form part of a living tradition passed on from one generation to the next. No other sides dance Campden and this is respected thoughout the morris community. [Nov 2016, new member]
🄵 Glos GLOUCESTERSHIRE MORRIS MEN www.glosmorrismen.org
→ Every Tuesday from 7.45 p.m. at Chosen Hill School, Churchdown, Glos.
⇒ Mike Boag, bagman 01242 244701
⊕ Male Cotswold Morris. Member of Morris Ring. [Oct 2016, new contact name & phone]
🄵 Glos LASSINGTON OAK www.lassingtonoak.co.uk
⇒ Martyn 07766 490735. bagman.lassingtonoakmm<at>gmail.com
⊕ Based in Highnam, we are Gloucester’s resident Morris Team, and perform a wide variety of traditional Cotswold Morris Dances.
🄵 Glos HAPPENSTANCE http://happenstancemorris.org.uk
→ Every Tuesday 7.30 p.m. in Winchcombe School, Greet Rd, WInchcombe.
⇒ Carol Davies (Squire) 01242 603094
⊕ Mixed Border Morris. Member of Open Morris. [Nov 2018, new contact name & phone]
Cornwall
🄵 Cornwall TYWARDREATH MORRIS www.tywardreathmorris.org.uk
→ Dancing on Wednesday evenings at various pubs - see website for details
⇒ Contact details:[email protected] To join us or book us please phone John on 01208 872124
⊕ Mixed side, dances mainly from Cotswold tradition, a few border style dances. Formed in 2010, sponsored by the New Inn, to which we repair after practice. New members very welcome, come along and give it a try with no commitment. [Jan 2018, new member]
Gloucestershire
🄵 Glos CAMPDEN MORRIS DANCERS www.chippingcampdenmorrismen.org
⇒ To contact the Side: David Cranke, 07767 206499, [email protected]; Patrick Sexton, 07708 952778, [email protected]; or Tim Sexton, 07821 427868, [email protected].
⊕ The Campden side dances a unique tradition and the dances and steps form part of a living tradition passed on from one generation to the next. No other sides dance Campden and this is respected thoughout the morris community. [Nov 2016, new member]
🄵 Glos GLOUCESTERSHIRE MORRIS MEN www.glosmorrismen.org
→ Every Tuesday from 7.45 p.m. at Chosen Hill School, Churchdown, Glos.
⇒ Mike Boag, bagman 01242 244701
⊕ Male Cotswold Morris. Member of Morris Ring. [Oct 2016, new contact name & phone]
🄵 Glos LASSINGTON OAK www.lassingtonoak.co.uk
⇒ Martyn 07766 490735. bagman.lassingtonoakmm<at>gmail.com
⊕ Based in Highnam, we are Gloucester’s resident Morris Team, and perform a wide variety of traditional Cotswold Morris Dances.
🄵 Glos HAPPENSTANCE http://happenstancemorris.org.uk
→ Every Tuesday 7.30 p.m. in Winchcombe School, Greet Rd, WInchcombe.
⇒ Carol Davies (Squire) 01242 603094
⊕ Mixed Border Morris. Member of Open Morris. [Nov 2018, new contact name & phone]
ENGLAND: WEST MIDLANDS
Herefordshire
🄵 Herefds LEDBURY MORRIS Facebook: Ledbury Morris
→ Sunday afternoons, 2.00-4.00pm, The Royal Oak Hotel Ledbury, HR8 2EY. Contact us first for more details.
⇒ Ceri James 07870 382678, ceridwen.james<at>sky.com
⊕ Ledbury Morris is a new and upcoming mixed side, dancing all the Border Morris dances collected by the late Dave Jones. It is available for bookings now. We welcome new dancers and musicians who want to keep the tradition alive. [new listing, Nov 2019]
Warwickshire
🄵 Warks PLUM JERKUM www.plumjerkum.co.uk
→ Most alternate Monday evenings, 8.00-10.00pm, Northgate Methodist Church Hall, Barrack Street. Warwick
⇒ Peter 07963 850001. plumjerkum<at>plumjerkum.co.uk
⊕ Warwick's very own mixed Border Morris side! We are always pleased to see potential new members either as dancers or musicians age 16 to 70+ who are welcome to attend for a few weeks to see if they like us! (new listing, added Nov 2023)
🄵 Warks THE TRADITIONAL ILMINGTON MORRIS MEN http://ilmingtonmorrismen.org.uk
⇒ Paul Bryan (Bagman), theflyingmorrisman<at>hotmail.com, 07711 121210. Also on Facebook (https://m.facebook.com/TIMM1974/)
→ Practice Wednesday evenings, September to April, Ilmington Village Hall. Dance around the local villages and towns on Wednesday evenings, May to August.
⊕ Dancing the traditional dances which have evolved in the village over 300 years. A living tradition, welcoming any Morris man, experienced or beginner, who would like to join us. The side joined the Morris Ring in 2002. [new Member, Oct 2019]
Worcestershire
🄵 Worcs APPLEYARD LADIES TRAD. DANCERS www.Appleyardfolk.co.uk
→ Thursday. Earls Croome Village Hall, near Upton-on-Severn. 8pm to 10pm. Weekly during winter, dancing in summer at pubs, festivals & other venues.
⇒ Diana Maiden 01684 565204. info4appleyard<at>gmail.com, or dianamaiden6<at>gmail.com
⊕ Dances from all over the country, new and old. [Email change: FQ Apr 2016]
🄵 Worcs FAITHFUL CITY MORRIS MEN www.faithfulcitymorris.org.uk
→ Every Wednesday at The Talbot, Knightwick (A44, 7 miles from Worcester).
⇒ Bill Smith 01905 423488. 21 Vernon Park Road, St John’s, Worcester, WR2 4NF. billthefiddle<at>yahoo.co.uk
⊕ Cotswold Morris. New members (experienced or beginners) welcome.
🅄 Worcs HAGLEY COUNTRY DANCERS (no website)
→ Every Monday. 2pm - 3.30pm. Hagley Free Church, 95, Worcester Rd, Hagley, DY9 0NG (take Chapel St & left into church car park).
⇒ Ray 01384 836924.
⊕ Mostly Playford Style. (new listing, November 2023)
🅄 Worcs NANCY BUTTERFLY MORRIS DANCERS http://nancybutterfly.co.uk/
→ Practice night (8-10pm) Monday, at Catshill Methodist Church Hall, 66 Golden Cross Lane, Catshill, Bromsgrove B61 0LG (check our calendar during the dancing season!)
⇒ email: nancy<at>nancybutterfly.co.uk fb: Nancy Butterfly Women's Morris Dancers
⊕ Nancy Butterfly dance in the North West style wearing distinctive red clogs. We have fun around Worcestershire and beyond dancing at pubs, festivals and other events. We are always ready to welcome new dancers and musicians. (new listing, February 2024)
🄵 Worcs STEP ON BOARD APPALACHIAN (no website)
⇒ Cynthia 0121 476 5938
Herefordshire
🄵 Herefds LEDBURY MORRIS Facebook: Ledbury Morris
→ Sunday afternoons, 2.00-4.00pm, The Royal Oak Hotel Ledbury, HR8 2EY. Contact us first for more details.
⇒ Ceri James 07870 382678, ceridwen.james<at>sky.com
⊕ Ledbury Morris is a new and upcoming mixed side, dancing all the Border Morris dances collected by the late Dave Jones. It is available for bookings now. We welcome new dancers and musicians who want to keep the tradition alive. [new listing, Nov 2019]
Warwickshire
🄵 Warks PLUM JERKUM www.plumjerkum.co.uk
→ Most alternate Monday evenings, 8.00-10.00pm, Northgate Methodist Church Hall, Barrack Street. Warwick
⇒ Peter 07963 850001. plumjerkum<at>plumjerkum.co.uk
⊕ Warwick's very own mixed Border Morris side! We are always pleased to see potential new members either as dancers or musicians age 16 to 70+ who are welcome to attend for a few weeks to see if they like us! (new listing, added Nov 2023)
🄵 Warks THE TRADITIONAL ILMINGTON MORRIS MEN http://ilmingtonmorrismen.org.uk
⇒ Paul Bryan (Bagman), theflyingmorrisman<at>hotmail.com, 07711 121210. Also on Facebook (https://m.facebook.com/TIMM1974/)
→ Practice Wednesday evenings, September to April, Ilmington Village Hall. Dance around the local villages and towns on Wednesday evenings, May to August.
⊕ Dancing the traditional dances which have evolved in the village over 300 years. A living tradition, welcoming any Morris man, experienced or beginner, who would like to join us. The side joined the Morris Ring in 2002. [new Member, Oct 2019]
Worcestershire
🄵 Worcs APPLEYARD LADIES TRAD. DANCERS www.Appleyardfolk.co.uk
→ Thursday. Earls Croome Village Hall, near Upton-on-Severn. 8pm to 10pm. Weekly during winter, dancing in summer at pubs, festivals & other venues.
⇒ Diana Maiden 01684 565204. info4appleyard<at>gmail.com, or dianamaiden6<at>gmail.com
⊕ Dances from all over the country, new and old. [Email change: FQ Apr 2016]
🄵 Worcs FAITHFUL CITY MORRIS MEN www.faithfulcitymorris.org.uk
→ Every Wednesday at The Talbot, Knightwick (A44, 7 miles from Worcester).
⇒ Bill Smith 01905 423488. 21 Vernon Park Road, St John’s, Worcester, WR2 4NF. billthefiddle<at>yahoo.co.uk
⊕ Cotswold Morris. New members (experienced or beginners) welcome.
🅄 Worcs HAGLEY COUNTRY DANCERS (no website)
→ Every Monday. 2pm - 3.30pm. Hagley Free Church, 95, Worcester Rd, Hagley, DY9 0NG (take Chapel St & left into church car park).
⇒ Ray 01384 836924.
⊕ Mostly Playford Style. (new listing, November 2023)
🅄 Worcs NANCY BUTTERFLY MORRIS DANCERS http://nancybutterfly.co.uk/
→ Practice night (8-10pm) Monday, at Catshill Methodist Church Hall, 66 Golden Cross Lane, Catshill, Bromsgrove B61 0LG (check our calendar during the dancing season!)
⇒ email: nancy<at>nancybutterfly.co.uk fb: Nancy Butterfly Women's Morris Dancers
⊕ Nancy Butterfly dance in the North West style wearing distinctive red clogs. We have fun around Worcestershire and beyond dancing at pubs, festivals and other events. We are always ready to welcome new dancers and musicians. (new listing, February 2024)
🄵 Worcs STEP ON BOARD APPALACHIAN (no website)
⇒ Cynthia 0121 476 5938
ABOVE are the main areas covered by the Folklife West magazine - most entries are from Members in those areas
BELOW other areas - more free entries welcome! Please spread the word ! it's www.folklife-directory.uk, contact [email protected]
ENGLAND: EAST MIDLANDS, & EAST
ENGLAND: SOUTH-EAST, & LONDON
ENGLAND: NORTH EAST
ENGLAND: NORTH WEST
ENGLAND: YORKSHIRE & THE HUMBER
entries welcome
ENGLAND: SOUTH-EAST, & LONDON
ENGLAND: NORTH EAST
ENGLAND: NORTH WEST
ENGLAND: YORKSHIRE & THE HUMBER
entries welcome
entries welcome