Here are all recent news articles in reverse date order.
News and views from elsewhere in the Morris Ring worldRead more
Updated: 10 March 2026
Foresters are sad to report the death of Eric Foxley, a dancer and musician who was well known and respected by many sides.Read more
Updated: 9 March 2026
We have updated the Advice to Sides document to include information about "DBS" (Disclosure and Barring Service) checksRead more
Updated: 5 March 2026
The ARM will be at its customary location of Oak Farm Hotel, Hatherton (Watling St, Cannock WS11 1SB). Application forms for attending are located below. At the request of Dr Copley, please complete...Read more
Updated: 1 March 2026
Morris events take place on or around May Day (which is, of course, the 1st of May usually regardless of the date of the May Day bank holiday. These are the events we are aware of - if yours is not...Read more
Updated: 1 March 2026
STOP PRESS: We’ve already had 10 sides confirm their attendance! If your Morris side is interested in coming, get back to our Bagman, Harald Selchyster by 15th June by contacting shakespearemorris [...Read more
Updated: 25 February 2026
St George's Day has become a regular season opener for many sides with celebrations of our patron saint the length and breadth of England. This list is captures most of our member clubs' advertised...Read more
Updated: 13 February 2026
SAVE THE DATE - IT WOULD BE FOOLISH NOT TO... Just to let you all know that the date of the 2026 Unconvention has been set to 23rd-25th October, in Kent, venue tbc and host side and tour tbc - soon...Read more
Updated: 5 February 2026
A fun day on the seafront in Lyme Regis, Dorset. Last year 25 sides took part. Come dance on on the seafront with spectacular views across Lyme Bay and the Jurassic Coast. Contact: Peter Morton,...Read more
Updated: 5 February 2026
The 99th Thaxted weekend of dance will be held on its traditional weekend in 2026 - that is the 29th to 31st of May. The festivities kick off on the Friday evening with welcome food/information and...Read more
Updated: 20 January 2026
Celebrating 105 years. 23 - 25 July 2027. We once again have secured the use of Shuttleworth college allowing single room student accommodation as well as indoor and outdoor camping. Coach tours on...Read more
Updated: 19 January 2026
Possibly the finest weekend on the Morris calendar, now celebrating six years without a broken bone! This year a Portsmouth Tour.Read more
Updated: 8 January 2026
Thinking about setting up a youth morris/sword/clog team, but don’t know where to start? The JMO (*) is hosting a panel from across all 3 morris organisations, to share their tips and experiences of...Read more
Updated: 30 December 2025
The UK government’s Department for Culture, Media, and Sport (DCMS) is leading on ‘Living Heritage’ which is the UK’s implementation of the 2003 UNESCO Convention for the Safeguarding of the...Read more
Updated: 23 December 2025
So when is Boxing Day, celebrated on various days by so many Morris sides? This year it is the 26th December! It could not fall on Sunday 26 December, that being St Stephen's Day. Instead, Boxing Day...Read more
Updated: 21 December 2025
New Year's Day We've worked our way through the entries and flagged those that usually happen with TBC if there's nothing on-line yet. If we've missed you or can confirm your event, shout out...Read more
Updated: 19 December 2025
As up-to-date as our searches can discover of members Yuletide "traditional" events and pestering our "baggers". If we've missed yours, please email me webeditor [at] themorrisring.orgRead more
Updated: 8 December 2025
An invitation to all Morris musicians - Playing for Country Dancing course Across the country, Morris sides rely on skilled players who understand how music drives dancers — and this course offers a...Read more
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