Welcome to the Mayflower Morris Men

Sat. 19^th April

St. George and the Dragon: a Mummers’ Play

11 & 11.45 a.m.

on the corner of Billericay High St. & St. Edith’s La

AN EVENING WITH ST. GEORGE AND FRIENDS

Mayflower Morris Men are holding an evening of English song, dance, poetry, prose, music, and drama on the nearest Saturday to St. George’s Day from 8-10.30 p.m. at St. Mary Magdalen in Billericay High Street. The intention is to celebrate England and Englishness. Tickets are £5 (includes light refreshments) and are available from Geoff Douglas on 01268 710709 (answerphone if out) or e-mail bagman@mayflowermorris.com

The Mayflower Morris Men were formed in 1973 to dance the Morris in and around Billericay, to learn new dances, and to maintain the traditions of the Morris. Our side comes from all walks of life and has a spread of ages from the teens to the fifties. Some dance to keep fit, some because it’s part of the folk scene but all of us dance to enjoy ourselves. We have a full programme of fêtes, pub stops, and charity events throughout the spring and summer. There is no subscription and tuition is free (but you do need a pair of handkerchiefs!). We practise on Thursday evenings at 8 p.m. Come along, you’ll be made most welcome!

When well-presented, the Morris communicates to spectators something more than the simple enjoyment of watching a dance: there's an almost tangible sense of harmony with Nature, of primæval magic, and of age-old pre-Dawn Rite conveyed. Enjoy it, and be sure to partake of the Morris's good luck by contributing to the Bag and helping to keep a quintessential part of English rural tradition alive.

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Mayflower Morrismen are supported in performing their ancient traditional dancing by Bennetts Funeral Directors & Carriage Masters

For further information contact: Geoff Douglas (Bagman) - bagman@mayflowermorris.com or 01268 710709

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