Chanctonbury Ring Morris

New starters

We are welcoming anyone who would like to try Morris dancing. Our practice sessions are an ideal way for you to have a go, learn some steps and hit some sticks. You'll soon be able to join in dances with the rest of us. Practice nights are in Henfield every Wednesday from October to May 1st, when we start our summer dance-out season with a May Day celebration on Chanctonbury Ring near Wiston, West Sussex.

Chanctonbury Ring Morris

News

The National Morris Ring used to allow men-only Morris sides but, in line with many other organisations, has removed this restriction. Accordingly, Chanctonbury Ring Morris is now welcoming everyone, and is dropping ‘Men’ from its name.

Upcoming

January 2025
4th Saturday 3:00pm Apple Howling at Wobblegate Orchard, RH17 5SE

Our Apple Howling, a traditional Wassail is held at Wobblegate Orchard in Bolney.

Remember to bring pots and pans and something to beat them with, or other noise-making equipment.

We will be processing from the Apple Shop to the designated ancient tree, for a ceremony to ensure a bountiful crop takes place. We will process back to the farm for Wassail cakes, cider and apple juice.

Arrive at 2.30pm to ensure you get a parking space.
April 2025
6th Sunday Plumpton Races at Plumpton Racecourse, BN7 3AL
18th Friday 12:00pm Long rope skipping at The Anchor, Ringmer, BN8 5QE, with Knots of May

Good Friday: Cotswold dancing followed by Long Rope Skipping as guests of the Knots of May.
May 2025
1st Thursday 7:00am 1st of May and Tour at Chanctonbury Ring, Wiston, BN44 3DN, with Sompting Village Morris
14th Wednesday 8:00pm Pub Dancing at Georgi Fin Alehouse, Goring, BN12 4AD
21st Wednesday 8:00pm Pub Dancing at The Frankland Arms, Washington, RH20 4AL
28th Wednesday 8:00pm Pub Dancing at The Castle Inn Hotel, Bramber, BN44 3WE, with Worthing Larks
June 2025
7th Saturday 11:00am Henfield Garden & Arts

Dancing at various places around Henfield village for the annual Gardens and Arts Celebration:
11th Wednesday 8:00pm Workshop for Beginners at Catholic Church Hall, Henfield, BN5 9PE
14th Saturday Sussex Day of Dance, with Long Man Morris
18th Wednesday 8:00pm Pub Dancing at George Payne, Hove, BN3 5HB, with Brighton Morris
25th Wednesday 8:00pm Pub Dancing at The White Horse, Maplehurst, RH13 6LL, with East Surrey Morris
July 2025
2nd Wednesday 8:00pm Pub Dancing at The Laughing Fish, Isfield, TN22 5XB, with Ragged Phoenix
9th Wednesday 8:00pm Pub Dancing at King's Head, Upper Beeding, BN44 3HZ, with Sompting Village Morris
16th Wednesday 8:15pm Pub Dancing at The Watchmakers, Hove, BN3 3RU
23rd Wednesday 8:00pm Pub Dancing at The Swan, Falmer, BN1 9PD, with Black Powder
30th Wednesday 8:00pm Pub Dancing at The Stanley Arms, Portslade, BN41 1SS, with Cuckoos Nest
August 2025
6th Wednesday 8:00pm Pub Dancing at Anchored in Worthing, Worthing, BN11 3BG, with Temporary Measured
13th Wednesday 8:00pm Pub Dancing at The Sloop, Scaynes Hill, RH17 7NP, with Ashdown Morris Men
20th Wednesday 8:00pm Pub Dancing at The Royal Oak, Wineham, BN5 9AY
27th Wednesday 8:00pm Workshop for Beginners at Catholic Church Hall, Henfield, BN5 9PE
October 2025
4th Saturday Roll Out The Old at Harveys Brewery Yard, Lewes, BN7 2AH

Dancing with many other Morris sides as Harveys Brewery roll out their Old Ale for the new winter season in their brewery yard from noon.
December 2025
26th Friday 11:00am Boxing Day at The Castle Inn Hotel, Bramber, BN44 3WE
26th Friday 12:30pm Boxing Day at The Frankland Arms, Washington, RH20 4AL
January 2026
3rd Saturday 3:00pm Apple Howling at Wobblegate Orchard, RH17 5SE

Our Apple Howling, a traditional Wassail is held at Wobblegate Orchard in Bolney.

Remember to bring pots and pans and something to beat them with, or other noise-making equipment.

We will be processing from the Apple Shop to the designated ancient tree, for a ceremony to ensure a bountiful crop takes place. We will process back to the farm for Wassail cakes, cider and apple juice.

Arrive at 2.30pm to ensure you get a parking space.

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