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.
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 | |||
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| 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 Star, Steyning, BN44 3RD |
| 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:
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
Boxing Day
Apple Howling
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