Dancing out in the West Somerset area
West Somerset is beautiful area and has some stunning villages and panoramas. On a good day, which is most days, you can see all the way to Wales.
We are also very lucky to have many picturesque places to dance such as Porlock Wier (insert) and Dunster as well as some fine hostelries selling traditional local ales and ciders.
After getting back into shape after such a long break, within the Covid-19 rules, the West Somerset Morris commenced outside practice sessions from May through to July. Although rather stiff and rusty, the dancers soon got into their stride with leaps and bounds.
The dancers with the musicians took a brave step and began dancing out in July 2021: Washford Inn and Bicknoller Inn.
This was followed by dancing out at the Bird in Hand at Bishops Lydeard, the Carew Arms at Crowcombe, the Rest and be Thankful at Wheddon Cross and then at Burrowhayes, Luccombe.
Dancing out in 2022 was full of its usual exciting events and the very busy season finished with the West Somerset Morris dancers and musicians celebrating with the Men of Wight their 50th Anniversary. This important event took place on the Isle of Wight over a weekend during September 2022. This year 2024 has continued with many successful dance outs despite the very changeable weather.
Following the dance season dancing and music does not stop. Practise sessions at St. Audries Village Hall continues until Easter 2025 and the new danciing out season begins in April 2025.
Photos showing the diversity of venues visited are on the Gallery page.
Programme for 2025
West Somerset Morris 60th Anniversary
May 1st Thursday May Morning Hobby Horse Ceremony, Minehead 6am
May 8th Thursday Bicknoller Inn, Bicknoller 7.30pm
May 15th Thursday Royal Oak Winsford 7.30 pm - Crown Hotel Exford 8.30pm
May 22nd Thursday Hoburne, Blue Anchor 8pm - Smuggler's Inn, Blur Anchor 9 pm
May 25th Sunday Burton Village Fete
May 29th Thursday Sea Front, Minehead 8pm - The Ship Aground, Minehead 9pm
June 5th Thursday The Star Inn, Watchet 8pm - Esplanade Watchet, 9pm
June 7th Saturday Wimborne Folk Festival
June 12th Thursday White Horse, Stogumber 8pm
June 19th Thursday Sea Front, Minehead 8pm - The Ship Aground, Minehead 9pm
June 21st Saturday 60th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION TOUR Watchet and Roadwater Area - details to be announced
June 26th Thursday Goathurst Village 8pm - The Globe Cannington 9pm
July 3rd Thursday The Hood Arms, Kilve 8pm - Haven Holiday Park, Doniford 9pm
July 5th Saturday All Things Morris, Ilfracombe
July 10th Thursday The Bottom Ship, Porlock Weir 8pm
July 12th Saturday Carhampton Village Fete
July 17th Thursday Yarn Market, Dunster 8pm - The Lion, Timberscombe 9pm
July 19th Saturday 60th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION TOUR Minehead and Dunster Area Area - details to be announced
July 24th Thursday Valley of the Rocks Hotel , Linton 8pm - Lynmouth 9pm
july 31st Thursday Burrowhayes Campsite Nr Porlock 8pm
August 2nd Saturday Cutcombe Fete at Wheddon CRoss
August 7th Thursday The Star Inn, Watchet 8pm - Esplanade Watchet, 9pm
August 14th Thursday Home Farm, St Audries 8pm - The Bicknoller Inn, Bicknoller 9pm
August 21st Thursday Halsway Manor 8pm - Carew Arms, Crowcombe 9pm
August 24th Sunday Over Stowey Fete
September 6th Sunday West Bagborough Fete
Practice Venue
St Audries Village Hall
7.30 Thursdays
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