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Morris Federation @themorrisfed.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

Did you know about Google changes in May - longer queries can b be used and you can engage in conversations. Much of this is based on 'generative hashtags'. This video explains how morris and sword sides can use it to help people find out more about their sides! youtu.be/gwGxEhhpmLA

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Conversational queries about morris and sword dance

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Morris Federation @themorrisfed.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

Did you know you can use a dance side's hashtag to find out more about the side, find videos, how to join, etc. Here's an example for some #RapperSwordDance sides Have a try for your side - and share what you find Would this be useful for your publicity material?

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Morris Federation @themorrisfed.bsky.social · 15/12/2025

Young Miscellany is a children’s folk dancing group based in Harpenden who have been enabling children and young people to perform traditional English folk and Morris dancing with others of a similar age for over 30 years. #YoungMiscellany

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Young Miscellany short video for #MorrisFed50

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Morris Federation @themorrisfed.bsky.social · 08/12/2025

Wyld Morris are a friendly mixed morris side based in Bridport, Dorset. We dance Cotswold morris and Border traditions. Wyld Morris welcomes new dancers and musicians, both experienced and newcomers! #WyldMorris #CotswoldMorrisDance Proud members of the Morris Federation #MorrisFed #MorrisFed50

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Wyld Morris

Wyld Morris are a mixed Morris side of dancers and musicians dancing in the Cotswold tradition. The side was born in the autumn of 2010 out of a love of the Morris and the lack of a local side that…

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Morris Federation @themorrisfed.bsky.social · 01/12/2025

Wychwayz Border Morris is a mixed side based in Charlbury, West Oxfordshire Practice is every Tuesday in the Memorial Hall from 7:45 pm until 8:45 pm. Come along and see what border morris is like, either as a dancer or as a musician. No previous dancing experience required. #WychwayzBorderMorris

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Morris Federation @themorrisfed.bsky.social · 24/11/2025

Windsor Morris: As our name suggests, we are based in location Windsor, home to the magnificent castle, one of the King’s main residences, which is portrayed in our logo. We are a friendly, energetic and enthusiastic group who enjoy dancing together and taking our dances to a variety of audiences.

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Morris Federation @themorrisfed.bsky.social · 17/11/2025

Wild Moon Morris are a mixed border style Morris side celebrating the myths, antient traditions and unique nature of Somerset. If you are interested in joining as a dancer or musician, please get in touch! Side hashtag: #WildMoonMorris

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Morris Federation @themorrisfed.bsky.social · 11/11/2025

Whitethorn Morris is a ladies-only North West Morris team, based in the London Borough of Harrow. We are always on the lookout for women of any age to join for fun social exercise, as well as both men and women to play in the band. #WhitethornMorris #NorthwestMorrisDance

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Morris Federation @themorrisfed.bsky.social · 03/11/2025

aeppa's Tump is a women's North West morris side based in Maidenhead, Berkshire. We welcome prospective new members (dancers or musicians). Side hashtag: #TaeppasTump Dance tradition: #NorthwestMorrisDance Celebrating the Morris Federation's 50th anniversary #MorrisFed50

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Morris Federation @themorrisfed.bsky.social · 27/10/2025

Southern Star are a highly innovative longsword team from Corfe Mullen in Dorset. We specialise in developing interesting sword locks. New dancers welcome Side hashtag: #SouthernStarLongword Dance tradition: #LongswordDance

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Morris Federation @themorrisfed.bsky.social · 20/10/2025

The Shropshire Bedlams, together with Martha Rhoden's Tuppenny Dish, are two Border Morris sides who always perform together. We are based in South West Shropshire, centred around the small market town of Bishop's Castle. Side hashtag: #ShropshireBedlams Dance tradition: #BorderMorrisDance

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Morris Federation @themorrisfed.bsky.social · 13/10/2025

Sheffield Steel Rapper's catchphrase is "Making lots of noise in pubs at Sheffield!" Side hashtag: #SheffieldSteelRapper Dance tradition: #RapperSwordDance

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Morris Federation @themorrisfed.bsky.social · 06/10/2025

Sarum Morris are a mixed Cotswold Morris side in Salisbury, now in their 40th year. We currently have dancers from under 10 to over 80 and encourage our members to become musicians as well as dancers. Side hashtag: #SarumMorris Dance tradition: #CotswoldMorrisDance

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Morris Federation @themorrisfed.bsky.social · 29/09/2025

Sallyport Sword Dancers are a sword dance team, founded in 1969, who perform the traditional rapper and longsword dances of the North-East of England #SallyportSword

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Morris Federation @themorrisfed.bsky.social · 15/09/2025

Red Cuthbert Morris enjoy practicing and performing all year around, both traditional dances and our own creations. Sometimes with straight lines, sometimes with real ale, always with enthusiasm #RedCuthbertMorris

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Morris Federation @themorrisfed.bsky.social · 08/09/2025

Quayside Cloggies were formed in 1985. Since 2019 we've been a mixed side – both male and female dancers and musicians are welcome. We dance in the North-West Tradition. Our dances mainly originate in Cheshire and Lancashire but include garland dances from all over the country #QuaysideCloggies

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Morris Federation @themorrisfed.bsky.social · 01/09/2025

Pump House Clog Morris are a friendly and welcoming mixed North West Morris Side from Watford in Hertfordshire. New members always welcome. Learn some traditional English dances and enjoy dancing out at events, both locally and further afield at Festivals and Days of Dance. #PumphouseClogMorris

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Morris Federation @themorrisfed.bsky.social · 25/08/2025

Poacher Morris are Lincoln’s finest and original mixed Border Morris Team. We enjoy performing lively and energetic dances and actively encourage new dancers and musicians to join us in fun social exercise. #PoacherMorris #BorderMorrisDance

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Morris Federation @themorrisfed.bsky.social · 18/08/2025

Otter Morris are an energetic and friendly mixed border morris side based in East Devon. Side hashtag: #OtterMorris Dance tradition: #BorderMorrisDance We are proud members of the Morris Federation #MorrisFed Celebrating the Morris Federation's 50th anniversary in 2025 #MorrisFed50

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Morris Federation @themorrisfed.bsky.social · 11/08/2025

Old Palace Clog are a Northwest Clog side with female dancers and mixed musicians. We're based in South Norwood in the London borough of Croydon

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Morris Federation @themorrisfed.bsky.social · 09/08/2025

Three of the Morris sides which danced at @sidmouthfolkfest.bsky.social on Thursday 7 Aug 2015: Sheffield City Morris, Belle D' Vain Morris and Hammersmith Morris. But are The Smiffs slowing down?! youtu.be/QpBJ8FgTk10?...

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Three Morris sides at Sidmouth FF 2025

YouTube video by The Morris Federation

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Morris Federation @themorrisfed.bsky.social · 04/08/2025

OBJ Morris is a mixed Border morris dancing team, based in Wokingham/Bracknell, Berkshire Side hashtag: #OBJMorris Dance tradition: #bordermorrisdance We are proud members of the Morris Federation #MorrisFed Celebrating the Morris Federation's 50th anniversary in 2025 #morrisfed50

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Morris Federation @themorrisfed.bsky.social · 28/07/2025

Northgate Rapper are a rapper sword dance team based in Bath who also practice in Bristol At the DERT (Dancing England Rapper Tournament) 2025 rapper competition Northgate Rapper's was the first dance ever to receive 100% in the DERT Spotlight Competition #NorthgateRapper #rappersworddance

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Morris Federation @themorrisfed.bsky.social · 21/07/2025

Founded in 1956 as “Mendip Morris Men” we are now open to all. We perform Morris Dance around the North Somerset and Mendip areas. Our repertoire is predominantly in the Cotswold style, but also includes a Border dance or two. New prospective members always welcome. Hashtag: #MendipMorris

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Morris Federation @themorrisfed.bsky.social · 20/07/2025

What a great day of dance at Exmouth yesterday, part of the #MorrisFed50 50th anniversary celebrations. Were you there? Was your side there? Recognise any of the sides? m.youtube.com/watch?v=XHAF...

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Morris Federation Day of Dance, Exmouth, 19 July 2025: mass dance display

YouTube video by The Morris Federation

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Morris Federation @themorrisfed.bsky.social · 14/07/2025

Martha Rhoden's Tuppenny Dish, together with The Shropshire Bedlams, are two Border Morris sides who always perform together. We are based in South West Shropshire, centred around the small market town of Bishop's Castle. #MarthaRhodensTuppennyDish Celebrating Morris Federation's 50th #morrisfed50

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Morris Federation @themorrisfed.bsky.social · 07/07/2025

MADDER MILL MOLLY are a friendly group of mixed ages dancing the Molly Style. We dance at events both local and around the country. We like being involved with the local community events Hashtag: #maddermillmolly Tradition: #MollyDance Celebrating Morris Federation's 50th anniversary #morrisfed50

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Morris Federation @themorrisfed.bsky.social · 30/06/2025

Liberty Hill (Berties) are an energetic, experienced North West womens' Morris side. We're an invitation-only womens' team with experienced dancers. Mostly practicing in the wider Midland #libertyhillnorthwestmorris Celebrating Morris Federation's 50th in 2025 #morrisfed50

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Morris Federation @themorrisfed.bsky.social · 23/06/2025

Knights of King Ina are a friendly group giving two workshops a year and travelling nationally to perform We welcome new members with a desire to develop their dance technique #KnightsofKingIna Celebrating Morris Federation's 50th anniversary in 2025 #morrisfed50

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Morris Federation @themorrisfed.bsky.social · 16/06/2025

Isca Morris have been the local Morris side in the Newport and Gwent area since 1976. We meet to practise on Wednesday evening and enjoy dancing out in the summer months Celebrating Morris Federation's 50th anniversary #morrisfed50 #IscaMorris #CotswoldMorrisDance

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Morris Federation @themorrisfed.bsky.social · 09/06/2025

Holly Copse Molly began in 2008. We practice during the winter and dance out on Plough Monday and during the summer We welcome new members both male and female #HollyCopseMolly #MollyMorrisDance #MollyDancing Celebrating Morris Federation's 50th anniversary in 2025 #morrisfed50

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Morris Federation @themorrisfed.bsky.social · 02/06/2025

Hobo’s Morris was formed in 1993 – female border dancers with a great band, based in Poole, Dorset #HobosBorderMorris #BorderMorrisDance Proud members of the Morris Federation #MorrisFed Celebrating the Morris Federation's 50th anniversary in 2025 #morrisfed50

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Morris Federation @themorrisfed.bsky.social · 26/05/2025

Hicca Hoodlums are a new border morris side, Hicca being the ancient name for "Hitchin" where the team is based Our dances are largely self written. We practice twice a month on Tuesday Side hashtag: #HiccaHoodlums Celebrating Morris Federation's 50th anniversary in 2025 #morrisfed50

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Morris Federation @themorrisfed.bsky.social · 19/05/2025

Haymarket Rapper was founded by former Newcastle Kingsmen in 2014 to have weekends away 2-3 times a year in places with good pubs with wooden floors In 2024 we celebrated our 10th anniversary - and we're still going strong! Dance tradition: #RapperSwordDance Side hashtag: #HaymarketRapper

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Morris Federation @themorrisfed.bsky.social · 12/05/2025

Hammersmith Morris: Formed in 1959, The World Famous Hammersmith Morris Men have brought delight to our adoring audiences at home and abroad for over 60 years. We're are always looking to welcome new dancers Hashtag: #HammersmithMorris #CotswoldMorrisDance #morrisfed50

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Morris Federation @themorrisfed.bsky.social · 30/04/2025

Leek Morris are Leek’s only mixed Cotswold Morris side. Sometimes we dance while bashing sticks (and occasionally fingers!) and other times hankies are waved about. Fun and friendship are very high on our priority list, in fact the more laughter, the better we dance! #LeekMorris #MorrisFed50

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Morris Federation @themorrisfed.bsky.social · 28/04/2025

Glastonbury Border Morris Dancers is a mixed Border Morris dancing group. We welcome new members; men, women both dancers & musicians: we embrace all spectrums of race, colour, origins, gender, sexual orientation, ... Hashtag: #GlastonburyMorris Tradition: #BorderMorrisDance

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Glastonbury Border short 20241104

Glastonbury Border Morris Dancers is a mixed Border Morris dancing group in Glastonbury. We welcome new members; men, women and kids, both dancers and musici...

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Morris Federation @themorrisfed.bsky.social · 22/04/2025

Here's a video about Morris Federation's work to (1) promote sides; (2) encourage potential new dancers & musicians to search for their local side and (3) promote morris, sword & traditional dance to the public Get in touch to be featured in a Spotlight video! #MorrisFed50 youtu.be/funv5ZLHF_4

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The #MorrisFed50 short videos: our work so far (Apr 2025)

YouTube video by The Morris Federation

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Morris Federation @themorrisfed.bsky.social · 21/04/2025

Garston Gallopers are based in East Garston, West Berkshire. We're a mixed side with both men and women dancing together in the same set. We are always looking for new recruits, both dancers and musicians. Side hashtag: #GarstonGallopers Dance tradition: #CotswoldMorrisDance

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Garston Gallopers short 20240818

Garston Gallopers are based in the village of East Garston, West Berkshire and we practice in our Village Hall (RG17 7EX) on Monday evenings 8 – 9:30pm. Our ...

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Morris Federation @themorrisfed.bsky.social · 14/04/2025

Full Moon Morris are a mixed Cotswold Morris dancing side loosely based around South Wales although our members come from as far afield as the far west of Swansea, the Forest of Dean and even Devon and Norfolk. Hashtag: #FullMoonMorris Dance tradition: #cotswoldmorrisdance

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Full Moon Morris video for 2025 [landscape mode] 20240812

*Full Moon Morris* are a mixed Cotswold Morris dancing side loosely based around South Wales, UK, although our members come from as far afield as the far wes...

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Morris Federation @themorrisfed.bsky.social · 07/04/2025

Fool's Gambit Morris is a young(ish), energetic mixed Cotswold morris team that aims to amaze and impress with our dancing. "We've been entertaining crowds up and down the country for over ten years now! Come along to see us and say hello!" Hashtag: #FoolsGambitMorris

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Fool's Gambit short [H] 20250228

Fool's Gambit Morris is a young(ish), energetic mixed Cotswold morris team that aims to amaze and impress with our dancing.We've been entertaining crowds up ...

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Morris Federation @themorrisfed.bsky.social · 01/04/2025

We thought we'd share examples of unusual figures from four traditions: northwest, border and Cotswold morris and rapper sword. Thanks to #BeverleyGarlandDancers #BowBrookBorder #SallyportSword #FoolsGambitMorris Celebrating the Morris Federation's 50th anniversary in 2025 #MorrisFed50

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Morris Federation @themorrisfed.bsky.social · 31/03/2025

Fishbourne Mill Morris are based in Chichester, West Sussex. Our dances are mostly Cotswold tradition. New dancers / musicians are always welcome. Side hashtag: #FishbourneMillMorris Dance style: #CotswoldMorrisDance Celebrating the Morris Federation's 50th anniversary! #MorrisFed50

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Morris Federation @themorrisfed.bsky.social · 31/03/2025

Short video featuring 5 of the 50 sides who are part of the "50 videos; 50 sides; 50th anniversary" celebrations for the Morris Federation's 50th anniversary Downes-on-Tour, Dr Turberville's Morris, England's Glory Ladies Morris, Festus Derriman & Fishbourne Mill Morris youtube.com/shorts/ZMb-P...

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Collection 03 Downes on Tour to Fishbourne Mill [SQ]

YouTube video by The Morris Federation

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Morris Federation @themorrisfed.bsky.social · 30/03/2025

Fishbourne Mill Morris began as a women's side (Maids of the Mill), later became a mixed side and the name changed to Fishbourne Mill Morris. We're based in Chichester, West Sussex. New dancers and musicians always welcome. Side hashtag: #FishbourneMillMorris Dance tradition: #cotswoldmorrisdance

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Morris Federation @themorrisfed.bsky.social · 24/03/2025

Festus Derriman are a Cotswold morris side from Upwey, near Weymouth in Dorset, named after a character in a Thomas Hardy novel. Side hashtag: #FestusDerrimanMorris We're proud members of the Morris Federation #morrisfed Celebrating the Morris Federation's 50th anniversary in 2025 #MorrisFed50

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Morris Federation @themorrisfed.bsky.social · 22/03/2025

COVID lockdown in the UK was announced on 23 March 2020 What did morris dancers do during lockdown? This video shows how the Morris Fed set up regular Zoom calls with 3,000+ participants in the first year! What are your memories of the events and what your side did? youtu.be/XQ8Lh47qL1Q?...

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What did morris dancers do during lockdown

YouTube video by The Morris Federation

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Morris Federation @themorrisfed.bsky.social · 17/03/2025

England's Glory was one of the first women's Morris sides to the be founded, in 1973, and we're still going strong! Side hashtag: #EnglandsGloryLadiesMorris We are proud members of the Morris Federation #morrisfed Celebrating the Morris Federation's 50th anniversary in 2025 #MorrisFed50

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