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The Side

Starting in 1978, Pebworth Morris Men have been dancing in, around and outside of the Vale of Evesham for beer, money or just fun. Usually beer, though. A bit of our history on a BBC site is here.


 We dance a mix of dances - those from the Welsh Border tradition, some from the Cotswold tradition, and some of our own Vale dances too. Our kit looks more like a typical Cotswold side, but a Cotswold dancer would think we danced in quite a Border style. Mind you, a Border dancer would probably think we danced quite like a Cotswold side. 

 

We dance single and double jigs, and dances for 4, 5, 6, 8 and multiples thereof. Sometimes 'dance' is a little bit of an exageration. We are a member of the Morris Federation.

 

Our normal key dates each year are:

 

  • Easter Sunday at the Fleece Inn, Bretforton - our first dance out of the season, usually with the excellent Northwest Ladies side, Belle D'Vain

  • Mayday, beating the bounds from dawn in Pebworth, to dusk at the Offenham Maypole

  • A (mystery) Winter Tour, organised by one of the side, but kept top secret, for absolutely no good reason

  • Boxing Day at Broadway

 

 

We dance out every Friday if possible during the summer (venues posted on our Facebook page), as well as fetes, weddings, and other events. Contact our Bagman if you are interested in booking us.

 

When the nights draw in in September, we go back to practising, because we need it. This is every Friday, 8-10pm, in the barn at the Fleece Inn in Bretforton. We've been very lucky to have been able to use this space, it being the perfect size for our needs, and at the perfect distance from the bar! If you fancy having a go, get in touch, and we can confirm all the details.

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