After all, it’s Morris!

Any keen gardener will know that things may look dormant at this time of year, but in reality, when everything is dark and cold in the depth of winter, is when the garden is preparing to spring forth with life. This is just what Meavy-based Dartmoor Border Morris is doing after a successful season of Morris dancing at village pubs and fairs, raising lots of money for our chosen charity, Jeremiah`s Journey; we have retired to Meavy Parish Hall, where we meet at 8pm every Wednesday to create new dances and discover tunes to show off to the public in April. 

This is the time of year we welcome new dancers and musicians to come and give us a boost. We are a family-based, mixed side of various ages and backgrounds. It helps if people are physically fit, but having two left feet is part of the challenge! The side dances with sticks made of ash pole, rather than hankies, and since this style of dance hails from the English and Welsh borders, we are a ‘Border Morris’ side. We have been quite successful in the past, with trips to big events like the Royal Cornwall Show, Widecombe Fair, Looe Music Fest, through to small events like Meavy Oak Fair. We have been featured in television adverts and are still sponsored by the Black Farmer Company, and also Dartmoor Brewery, and carry both names with pride. We also are very charity focused, and every year fundraise for a local charity, as well as organising the Pudsey Day of Morris, raising over £1000 for the BBC Children in Need appeal. If you would like to enjoy a new social life, gain new friends, or enjoy a new hobby check out dartmoorbordermorris.com. After all, it`s Morris! How much fun can we have?