Here are all recent news articles in reverse date order.

Jigs Instructional 2027

Updated: 4 November 2026
The Ring's Jigs Instructional will be in Sutton Bonington, near Nottingham LE12 5NJ on 23rd January 2027 . People from all the JMOs are very welcome. You need to be confident dancing the set dances...Read more

Wessex Morris Men 70th Anniversary Ale weekend Update

Updated: 1 November 2026
70th Anniversary Ale weekend 9th to 11th July 2027 - invitation Wessex Morris Men invite interest from sides to join with them next year in celebrating 70 years of dancing in Dorset and beyond. The...Read more

Traditional Morris Events: Christmas

Updated: 30 October 2026
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

Traditional Morris Events: January

Updated: 28 October 2026
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

Links

Updated: 28 October 2026
These links are provided as a service rather than endorsements, but they are ones we believe should be of interest to the morris world at large. We hope they will continue to receive your support.Read more

The Morris Ring Matters

News
Updated: 27 October 2026
News and views from elsewhere in the Morris Ring worldRead more

Open invitation from Ilfracombe's ALL THINGS MORRIS. 2027 - Saturday & Sunday 3 & 4 July

Updated: 21 September 2026
Dear Squires, Bags and Sides Please take this as an open invitation to ALL THINGS MORRIS. Dates for 2027 are Saturday & Sunday 3 & 4 July. This will be the 15th year of our All Things Morris...Read more

Joint Morris Organisation's Day of Dance 2027 (Sheffield)

Updated: 20 September 2026
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 Federation, The Morris Ring, and Open Morris. The day of dance...Read more

Graham Cox

Updated: 14 September 2026
From Matt Simons Dear members of the Morris Ring, I am sorry to have to report the death of Graham Cox, a long-standing member of the Cambridge Morris Men, on 1 September. Graham joined the CMM in...Read more

Joint Morris Organisation's Day of Dance 2026 - Reading CANCELLED

Updated: 20 August 2026
Unfortunately it has proven impossible to run this event in Reading, so it will not now be going ahead.Read more

Saddleworth Rushcart Weekend - Ring Meeting 376

Updated: 17 August 2026
Attached dance rota for the weekend. It's a big 'un!Read more

Letchworth Ring Meeting 2027

Updated: 30 July 2026
July 2027. The weekend of 23-25th. The Ring Meeting you really don’t want to miss.Read more

New Morris Dances Record

Updated: 9 July 2026
Many sides have now developed their own dances either based on existing traditions, or in a completely new 'tradition' of their own. It is important that there is a record of these dances to ensure...Read more

Fools and Beasts Annual Unconvention - 2026

Updated: 7 May 2026
This year, I am pleased to announce that East Kent Morris are hosting the 2026 event! Our base will be the Faversham Cricket Club, Selling Road, Faversham, Kent, ME13 8XF. We’re back to indoor...Read more

Trefor Owen Funeral details

Updated: 2 May 2026
Please find below an open invitation to the funeral of Trefor Owen. We welcome your help in sharing this post. In loving memory of Trefor Owen (1951-2026) Monday 11th May at 3:30pm Service to be held...Read more

Exeter Morris 75th Anniversary Day of Dance

Updated: 23 April 2026
Exeter Morris have invited 15 other Morris sides from the Southwest (from all three Morris groups) to join them on the day, so there will be between 200 and 250 Morris dancers and musicians in...Read more

Lawrence Adams, Squire of the Traditional Bampton Morris Dancers died yesterday, April 22nd.

Updated: 23 April 2026
Barry Care writes: Very sad to have to tell you all that Lawrence Adams, Squire of the Traditional Bampton Morris Dancers died yesterday, April 22nd after a battle against cancer. Our thoughts go out...Read more

Traditional Morris Events: St George's Day

Updated: 22 April 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

Traditional Morris Events: May Day & May Bank Holiday

Updated: 16 April 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

UNESCO Living Heritage – Submissions by the JMO

Updated: 15 April 2026
With huge thanks to the many of you who responded with great suggestions, questions and many kind words about the project, we're pleased to show you the final texts that were submitted to the DCMS...Read more