UPDATE OCTOBER 2024
Sad to report that Woodchurch Morris has closed its books, waved its last clout and jingled its last bell. Tenterden Folk Festival was, fittingly perhaps, our last day out, down to five dancers again and muddling along with some very welcome help. As with many sides we have found it very difficult to grow and replace lost numbers in sufficient quantity.
There are many people to thank, previous members, fellow sides, dancers and musicians, pubs and publicans, event organisers and friends, far too many to mention individually. You know who you are.
We have an arrangement to put up a Christmas tree in the church which we shall honour, the bag shall go to The Pilgrim’s Hospice in honour of our splendid departed fellow morrisman, we shall keep this page open as an archive and for contacts. The AGM we had last week was a rather sombre one with some of the usual disagreements, but also one tinged with jollity and we all agreed that over the years we have had the most tremendous fun.
We shall keep our Facebook page open.
The Woodchurch Morris
Hello and welcome! We are The Woodchurch Morris, based in Kent. We are a traditional Morris dancing side that celebrates the rich cultural heritage of the region. Our vibrant performances adorned with colourful costumes and rhythmic footwork. As Woodchurch Morris , we play a vital role in preserving and promoting this age-old folk dance tradition. We are dedicated to maintaining the authenticity of Morris dancing reflects a commitment to community engagement and the preservation of local traditions, and raising money for local charities. We are a friendly group who love good conversation with pleasant company.Who We Are
Officers:
Squire – Ciaran Malloy
Bagman – Chris Dudman
Social Media – Bill Adie
Paytone (musician)
Ciaran, Chris the bag, Bill, Chris the beard, Pete, David, Richard, Robin.
Helped along the way by Brian, Lisa and Robin B.
What We Do
Woodchurch Morris raise money for local charities at events across Kent. Our dances take place at pubs, festivals and other special events. In recent years we have raised money for Kent Air Ambulance, Pilgrim’s Hospices and Team Ben Hammond. We welcome you to join us at our next stand for a beer and a chat.
Events & Festivals
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