Chanctonbury Ring Morris Men

Join Us

If you would like to join us, or even just like to visit a practice to see what it is like, and chat to the men, we practice almost every Wednesday between October and May, at our venue in Henfield, at the Catholic Church Hall, off Church Lane BN5 9PE (see map below). Practices generally start at 8.00pm. No experience is necessary at all, and we are happy to train men up from scratch. We welcome new men at any time during the practice season, but preferably before Christmas if you expect to dance out with us in the following year. If you are already an experienced man, or a musician (male or female) with relevant experience, perhaps from another Morris side, or recently moved to the area, then of course you would be welcome too.

For more details email our Bagman, or use the details on our Contact Us page.

The video is one of our own Chanctonbury tradition dances, called the Cricket Dance. Performed here towards the end of one of our annual cycle tours. This is one of the many dances you will learn in your first winter practice season, and be able to dance in public the following summer.

Our practice venue

Seen our ad for ‘Recruits’ and want to know more?

What’s in it for me?

Then why not give Morris a try?!

If you are a man interested in trying Morris dancing you can come along to any practice session (no strings [or bells] attached), although it’s best to check with the bagman in advance (see below).

We welcome both men and women musicians.

Turning up and taking a look or having a go doesn’t commit you in any way.

Bring a friend or two if you like; we’re just as happy to show several people how to enjoy ‘The Morris’!

…and come along to the pub afterwards for a well-earned bit of rehydration!