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. 

Following the dance season dancing and music does not stop. Practise sessions at St. Audries Village Hall continued until Easter 2024 and the new danciing out season begins on April 22nd 2024. 

Photos showing the diversity of venues visited are on the Gallery page.