We had a comfortable ride down to Wimborne in Lambourn School’s new minibus, thanks to Micky. It was a lovely warm sunny day, perfect for dancing. There was plenty going on in Wimborne with a variety of street entertainment in addition to Morris.

We had been allocated four dance spots throughout the day, the first one being at The Green Man at the western end of the town. Here we took turns to dance with Exmoor Border Morris who wore magnificent blue rag coats and floral hats.

While we were there we watched two Cotswold sides, Bourne River (wearing white) and Holt Morris (wearing black).

Also, following us were Maenads (The Wild Women of Kent) who wore green rag coats over red skirts and Sidmouth Steppers, a Ladies North West Morris side, dressed in blue and white with red pinafores.

 

 

Our next venue was a busier one – The High Street. Here we alternated with Bourne River Morris (yellow and blue baldrics) and later enjoyed watching several other Morris sides.

After a break for lunch and a look round the town we were back in the High Street to dance again, this time sharing the venue with Wickham Morris, another Cotswold side, with red and blue baldrics.

 

 

Our final dance spot was back at The Green Man and when we arrived there Alton Morris (red and green) were just finishing their set. We were on our own this time and feeling a little weary but particularly enjoyed performing our latest dance – Nine Men’s (or should it be Maids’?) Morris.

Text : Jackie Breadmore
Photos : Mickey Allfrey, Robert Allfrey


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