Here are all recent news articles in reverse date order.

A Guide for Morris Side Officers

Updated: 9 October 2024
The Ring exists to promote the Morris, to provide fellowship and also to support its member sides. One way it does this is via its system of Area Reps, and another is through the provision of advice...Read more

Bathampton Morris 90th Birthday Celebration

Updated: 18 September 2024
In the early 1930’s Mrs. Charlotte Oakey moved to Bathampton to become become head teacher of the village school. She came from the village of Corston on the other side of Bath where she had already...Read more

Peterborough Morris Day of Dance & Ring Meeting

Updated: 28 August 2024
The Peterborough Morris Day of Dance (& Ring Meeting) will be on Saturday 28 September and will be a walking tour of Peterborough city centre. There will be dancing and a finale in St John's...Read more

Flowers of Ilmington fully staffed!

Updated: 15 August 2024
The Flowers of Ilmington , one of the latest sides to join the Morris Ring, were presented with the "official" staff of office by the Ring Squire, Nigel Strudwick. The occasion was, fittingly, the...Read more

Saddleworth Rushcart 2024

Updated: 4 July 2024
Saddleworth Morris Men invite yourself and your side to attend the Rushcart in 2024, on Friday 23rd August to Sunday 25th August ( the Bank Holiday weekend ). We have a get together on the Friday...Read more

Stratford-upon-Avon Day of Dance

Updated: 4 July 2024
On the 10th August 2024 Shakespeare Morris will be celebrating their 65th Anniversary and invite you to join them on a Day of Dance to celebrate in Stratford-upon-Avon, ending the day with a feast...Read more

Morris Census Presentation

Updated: 28 May 2024
Jack Worth presented the key findings from the Morris Census of winter 2023 on Monday 20th May. The Zoom was recorded and has now been processed by Brian Kelly of the Morris Federation.Read more

Dartington Day of Dance

Updated: 25 April 2024
Dartington Morris are organising their Day of Dance in Totnes. The format will be a walking tour of Totnes with groups of 3 sides dancing at each spot; timings will be 11:00 start and 15/16.00 ish...Read more

Cambridge Morris Men, Centenary Spring Day of Dance Ring Meeting

Updated: 21 April 2024
A walking tour of Cambridge.On the afternoon there will be a massed display of morris dancing on Parker's Piece as part of the 368th Meeting of The Morris Ring. This event marks both our centenary...Read more

Bagmans Newsletter 133 - February 2024

Updated: 19 April 2024
The latest updated newsletter from our Bagman, including details of the candidates for the next Ring squire-ship and the draft ARM AgendaRead more

Morris Census 2023 – the full results

Updated: 17 April 2024
The 2023 Morris Census was the 4th collected and analysed by Jack Worth since its inception in in 2014. The results are now in.Read more

Joint Morris Organisations’ Day of Dance 2024 (Newark)

Updated: 7 April 2024
Joint Morris Organisation's Day of Dance 2024 (Newark) The JMO National Day of Dance is a collaborative event organised in turn by one of the three morris organisations in the UK – The Morris...Read more

Introducing Emma Melville - The Morris Ring's Squire Elect

Updated: 4 March 2024
A massive thank you to all those who supported me and to Clayton for his continued support as treasurer going forward. I look forward to serving the Morris Ring as its squire elect and squire over...Read more

The Illustrious Order of Fools and Beasts Unconvention 2024 - Birmingham

Updated: 1 March 2024
Open to all budding or experienced Fools, Beasts and Morris Characters from any team from the Ring, Open or Federation, or independent. A truly JMO event! This year, I am pleased to announce that we...Read more

Songs in Morris Dance Performance JMO Survey

Updated: 22 February 2024
For those of you who don't know me, I am the West Midlands Area Rep, member of Shakespeare Morris amongst other folky/morris involvements! I suspect like many clubs, my first time of hearing about...Read more

The Morris Dancer Volume 5 No 6 April 2019

Updated: 22 February 2024
A revised version of the the edition published on 3rd May now including a review of Discordant Comicals - The Hooden Horses of East Kent and some revisions to Mumming in Europe. Enjoy.Read more

Helmond weekend 2024 - Cancelled

Updated: 22 February 2024
Regrettably Helmond Morris Men have decided to cancel the weekend in May. The number of teams committing themselves was small and many of the teams were not up to full strength so shows would have...Read more

Lyme Morris Day of Dance Saturday 13 July 2024. Lyme Regis, Dorset

Updated: 14 January 2024
Come and join Lyme Morris for a spectacular day on the seafront in Lyme Regis, Dorset. Panoramic views over Lyme Bay and The Jurassic Coast. Performances all day on the seafront. It all kicks off at...Read more

Peterborough Morris Cathedral City Day Ring Meeting (Postponed from 2020)

Updated: 8 January 2024
Early arrivers can meet for breakfast at the Draper's Arms. Then it's a walking tour of the ancient and modern city centre. There will be morning and afternoon dance spots in the recently modernised...Read more

Thaxted Annual Weekend of Dance

Updated: 18 November 2023
The fabulous Thaxted weekend of dance will be held on its traditional weekend in 2024, from Friday 31st May until Sunday 2nd of June. The festivities kick off on the Friday evening with welcome food...Read more